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Private Drinks with a Geisha in a Quaint Tokyo Bar

Organized by Fukagawa
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Duration
1.5 hours
Number of Guests
1 - 15 guests
Language
Japanese, English
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Learn etiquette, Private Experience
Enjoy drinks like beer, wine, and sake in the company of a traditional Japanese geisha at a teahouse in Tokyo.

Highlights

Join this exclusive yet casual drinking experience where you can meet a geisha firsthand at an authentic Tokyo teahouse
Enjoy chatting personally with the geisha over drinks, and experience the highest form of hospitality with drink suggestions
Learn about Japanese culture from the perspective of a highly skilled entertainer as you chat throughout the tasting experience
For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Many people visiting Japan have always wanted to meet a geisha, but it can be on the expensive side. Afterall, geisha are trained artisans, skilled in the traditional Japanese arts of music, dance, poetry, and more. Working as highly trained entertainers and hosts, their place in Japanese culture is highly revered. The original kanji characters for the word “geisha” even stem from the words “art” and “worker” or “person.” For a more affordable geisha encounter, you can join this unique tasting experience where you can enjoy drinks with a geisha in a Tokyo teahouse! Rather than a lavish feast, you can enjoy a pared-back geisha experience during this tasting event. This is a more informal setting where you can casually meet a geisha. Held in a cozy local Tokyo sake bar, for 90 minutes you can enjoy the company of an English-speaking geisha over a few drinks. During this experience, you can enjoy yourself, spending the time tasting a range of Japanese drinks. Drink purchases will be up to you, but your humble geisha (of course, beautifully dressed in a traditional Japanese kimono) will happily serve you and provide recommendations. She can even give suggestions on different styles of Japanese sake to try, as well as chat about Japanese culture or the life of a geisha. As your geisha host for this experience speaks English, the language barrier will not hold you back from asking any questions about Japanese food or culture. She will entertain you and answer any questions you have, and provide a unique perspective from a skilled artisan. You can enjoy drinking and getting to know a geisha in this casual setting, and take plenty of photos together to capture the moment.

Inclusions

English-speaking geisha host

Exclusions

Transportation to and from the venue
Drinks

Meeting Point and Meeting Time

After making your booking, you will receive the official address of the sake bar in Fukagawa, Tokyo, so that you can get there by taxi or public transport.

Remarks

Please note that this experience only includes the fee for the geisha’s hosting services, so drinks are an additional separate cost
Drinks are inexpensive but bring extra money to accommodate for any drinks you purchase during this experience

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 2 days before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.
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Experience Location

Over 14 million residents call Tokyo home. Functioning as Japan's economic and cultural center, it's no surprise the metropolis often appears at the top of travelers' bucket lists. Here, you can find everything from traditional tea houses to futuristic skyscrapers.
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Earliest available date: October 28, 2024
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Please note that the time is in Japan Standard Time.
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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals
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