Kyoto 90 mins Geisha Maiko Show in a Zen Temple

4.9 (11 reviews) Kyoto, Japan
  1. Home
  2. Activities
  3. Kyoto
Duration1h 30m
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish

Overview

Your 90-minute Geisha (Maiko) Show takes place at Kounji Temple, a 13th century Zen Buddhist temple and Japanese garden located conveniently by Nanzenji Temple. This temple is ordinarily closed to the public, so don’t miss this unique, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!

Unlike other geisha and maiko shows, which take place in large groups and last only an hour, our exclusive event is limited to 12 participants at a time and lasts 90 minutes.
You’ll have plenty of time to get to know the maiko, ask questions, play traditional Japanese parlor games, and take pictures!

After the show concludes, join the guide for a tour of Kounji Temple, it's Buddhist Hall and the important cultural relics kept there, and the adjoining Japanese garden.

What is a Maiko?
• Maiko are young apprentice geisha. They wear colorful long-sleeved kimono, white makeup, and elaborate hairstyles, whereas geisha wear more subtle kimono and usually forgo full makeup aside from special occasions.

What's included

  • Entrance fee

What to expect

  1. Kounji Temple
    Admission ticket included
    Gain exclusive entry to Kounji Temple, a 13th century Zen temple that's ordinarily closed to the public. In a traditional Japanese tatami room, you'll watch traditional geisha dances, learn and play traditional Japanese parlor games 1-on-1, ask questions, and take pictures with a real geisha apprentice (maiko). After the show is concluded, the English-speaking guide will give a tour of Kounji Temple, its Buddhist Hall, and the adjoining Japanese garden.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Kounji Temple
59 Nanzenji Kitanobocho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, 606-8446, Japan
Open in Google Maps
End point
Kounji Temple
59 Nanzenji Kitanobocho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, 606-8446, Japan
Open in Google Maps

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Reviews

4.9 (11)
From
31,000.00 JPY 15,500.00 JPY per person
Check availability & book
  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts
  • Instant confirmation
  • You'll choose your date and travelers and pay on viator.com. Prices vary by date, group size and option.
Operated by Japan Geisha & Maiko Experience Kyoto LLC · Booked through Viator
More activities in Kyoto
From
15,500.00 JPY per person
Check availability