Kyoto Gion Cultural Walk & Geisha Show with Dining Options

Name: Kyoto Gion Cultural Walk & Geisha Show with Dining Options
Brand: Viator
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5.0(509)3 hoursEnglishKyoto, Japan

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Take a tour of Kyoto's famous Gion district and learn all about the mysterious geisha traditions of the area. Your local guide will tell you about the traditions from an insider perspective about Geisha culture. At the same time you'll explore Gion's beautiful streets, temples, shrines, and shops, for a comprehensive overview of historic Kyoto. The mysterious world of Geisha can seem exclusive and challenging to discover, but on my experience

･In the first half we will walk in Gion and discuss the living traditions, their lifestyle and history. ･In the second half we will meet an apprentice geisha, Maiko. First we will talk with and ask her questions. Also we will watch her dancing, having one of these, a cup of tea or lunch or dinner together.

*Picture and filming of Geisha is fine but not allowed to post it in public.

Included

1.5-2 hours guiding in Gion, the geisha district
45-min Geisha meeting and show (An apprentice geisha dance with one or two songs)

Not included

Tip for Maiko, an apprentice geisha

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What you'll do

Let's learn what Kabuki is and the feminine beginning of the theater
You maybe know the current Kabuki is performed just by men but you wouldn’t know the beginning was just by women.
15 min
Minamiza Theater
198 Nakanomachi, Shijodori Yamatooji Nishiiru, Higashiyama-Ku, Kyoto, Japan
Look at the actual architecture of the oldest Kabuki theater and hear the story of the impressive corroboration of VR and Kabuki.
10 min
Gion Shirakawa
Higashiyama-ku, along Shirakawa River Minamidori, Kyoto, Japan
The largest Geisha district called "Gion". Gion Shirakawa is the most beautiful part of Gion, old fashioned streets, buildings and traditional theaters on the beautiful riverside. Let’s learn what the mysterious female entertainer "Geisha" is.
15 min
At this Shinto shrine let's learn what Japanese native religion "Shinto" is
It is said in Japan there are 8 million gods.
15 min
Hanamikoji Street
Higashiyama-Ku, Kyoto, Japan
The main street of Gion. If you are lucky you would be able to see geisha walking around.
10 min
Kennin-ji Temple
584 Yamatooji Yojo-sagaru Komatsucho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Japan
Zen Buddhist temple was built in 1202. Let's talk about what Zen Buddhism is.
15 minAdmission not included
Zenkyoan
146 Kazuodori, 4 Josagaruchome, Komatsucho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Japan
Zenkyo-an (Marishitendo), a Kennin-ji subtemple in Gion, known for boar guardians, luck, and safety.
15 minAdmission not included

Meeting and pickup

5 locations

Pickup details

We, your guide will be waiting aboveground at Exit 4 of Gion-Shijo Station, right in front of the Izumo-no-Okuni statue, next to Shijo Bridge. You will recognize us by a signboard with an origami crane logo and the text “Ken’s Tours Kyoto.”