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Gion Walking Tour and Dinner with a Maiko in Kyoto

Gion-Shijo Station, Kawabatachō, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, Japan, Kyoto, Japan

Gion Walking Tour and Dinner with a Maiko in Kyoto

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Overview

Duration

3h 30min

Languages

English

Voucher type

mobile

What To Expect

Starting at Gion Shijo Station, walk through the unique traditional mac hiya architecture and streets of Gion, the birthplace of Maiko. Your local guide will provide explanations about the origins and history of Maiko and offer insights into their secrets and charm while exploring the area.After exploring Gion, the tour will move to a restaurant housed in a rough 100-year-old mac hiya building. In this restaurant, exuding a Kyoto-like atmosphere, you'll have the opportunity to enjoy all-you-can-drink, including Japanese sake, and savor visually appealing and delicately flavored Kyoto cuisine. To ensure respectful interaction with the Maiko, the local guide will also provide guidance on how to engage with and appreciate the company of the Maiko.At the end of the experience, enjoy traditional dance performances, conversations, and drinking games set to Japanese music. Towards the end of the tour, there will be an opportunity for a group photo together.

What to remember

Important info

Not allowed:

Children aged 0 to 14
Wheelchairs or strollers

Accessibility:

Vegan options are not available

Know in advance:

Due to a decrease in the number of maiko caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, it may be difficult to arrange them on short notice. As a result, the local operator may have to cancel the tour. Please understand this in advance. If cancellation is necessary, you will be notified by the day before the tour (24 hours in advance)
Please note that the local operator is unable to guarantee allergy-free or cater to dietary restrictions as the food is prepared in third-party kitchens. Additionally, there may be instances where substitutions are not possible at certain stops; however, the provider will make every effort to compensate at different stops throughout the tour

Remember to bring:

Water and a hat to prevent heat stroke as summer in Japan is very hot and humid

What's included

Dinner. Guided walking tour. Alcoholic drinks

What's not included

Additional food and drinks

Know Before You Go

Highlights

Walk around the Gion area with a local guide. Enjoy watching a Maiko's dancing performance. Take a photo with the Maiko at the end of the tour

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel your tour until a day in advance

Provider

MagicalTrip Inc.

Meeting Point

At Gion Shijo Station, right outside of Exit 5, in front of Izumo no Okuni Statue. Your guide will be holding a board saying "Magical Trip". Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the tour starts.