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LanguagesJapanese, English
Overview
Most geisha shows end almost before they begin: two short dances, about 10 minutes. Here you get a full hour in Nishiki Market.
This is not a show by geisha. It is Nihon Buyo, the star among the arts geisha learn, performed by Senju school dancers supervised by Grand Master Senju Einojo.
Your hour: two dances that begin in a glass tea room and move onto a Zen rock garden stage; an English workshop on what each movement means; a final dance and Tora Tora, a classic geisha party game; then group photo time with the dancer. Photos and video welcome. One drink included.
Seating: Shared Table is first come, first served; some seats face away from the stage. Clear View Counter (1-2 guests): 1 of 6 reserved seats facing the stage.
Add lunch or an early dinner at ZEN on the day (JPY 4,500, paid at the restaurant): an 80g A5 Yamagata Heifer Wagyu sirloin, the "Queen of Wagyu". ZEN is the flagship of Arc, a Tripadvisor "Best of the Best" Wagyu group rated 4.9 on Google (3,500+ reviews).
Options
Clear View Counter Seats
Shared Table (1-4 guests)
What's included
Live Nihon Buyo show with three dances by Senju school dancers
Tora Tora, the classic geisha party game, with the dancer
Workshop with the dancer on the meaning of each movement
Shared table (first come) or reserved counter seat (Clear View)
Private photo time with the dancer for each group
One welcome drink
Lunch or early dinner (add at ZEN on the day, JPY 4,500)
Additional drinks
Upgrades such as Kobe beef (ordered and paid at ZEN on the day)
What to expect
Admission ticket included
Watch Nihon Buyo, the classical Japanese dance at the heart of every geisha's training, performed by dancers of the Senju school in full costume and makeup inside ZEN Kyoto's glass tea room or on its Zen rock garden stage. After the approx. 15-minute performance, join a Q&A and short gesture workshop, then enjoy private photo time with the dancer for your group. One welcome drink is included.
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Additional information
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
