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Kyoto Maiko Entertainment with All-You-Can-Drink Full Course Dinner & Photo Op

Amazing!!!

Reviewed by: Adri

It was just amazing. The Geiko was so beautiful and sweet and the food was amazing. 10/10 for sure!!! So gonna do it again :)

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2019/07/15
Activity Date: 2019/07/11

Kyoto Maiko Entertainment with Optional Meal

A short but lovely visit with maiko

Reviewed by: Jessie

This event takes place in part of a studio on the second floor of a building. There are stairs outside in front of the building that go up to the studio. We arrived early, as recommended in the program description, but ended up waiting for the previous program to finish before we could enter. Before entering the studio, you need to take your shoes off and leave them on a rack.

Once inside, there are some rows of benches facing towards a low "stage" on one side of the room. After everyone has taken their seats, the maiko enters. The English translator for the maiko was very good. The maiko introduces herself, and there is an opportunity to have your photograph taken with her and receive a slip of paper with her name stamped on it (in Japanese, of course). After everyone has their photograph, the maiko performs two dances. Then there is a question-and-answer session, and then the maiko explains the rules for a drinking game. She and the translator demonstrated the game once, and then the maiko will ask a series of volunteers to come up to the front to challenge her. If you lose, don't worry--you can choose to drink a cup of water instead of sake!

All of this takes place just over a half hour, but it didn't feel particularly rushed. The maiko was very courteous with answering questions and it was fun to play the game against her. I felt like many of the people in our audience were too shy to ask questions or volunteer, but I would encourage people to not be too shy and enjoy themselves!

  • The maiko and I during the photo opportunity

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Packages: Maiko Performance with Lunch
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2019/06/30
Activity Date: 2019/06/06

舞妓さんと一緒に体験プラン 舞鑑賞・記念撮影・お座敷遊び・食事付きなど選べる6プラン by 日本文化体験 庵an

舞妓さんに会える貴重な時間

Reviewed by: ワンパラ

孫が舞妓さんに会いたいとのリクエストで、リーズナブルな料金で素敵な時間を過ごす事が出来ました。
舞妓さんになって一年の梅さなさんですが、小さい時から習っていた踊りはさすがです。お話もお上手です。
お点前体験、お座敷芸と 中身の濃い内容でした。
舞妓さんと身近に会え、お話や記念写真も撮れて、お薦めのツアーです。

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Packages: 【受付終了】舞妓さんと一緒にお点前体験プレミアムコース
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2019/06/29
Activity Date: 2019/06/26

舞妓さんと一緒に体験プラン 舞鑑賞・記念撮影・お座敷遊び・食事付きなど選べる6プラン by 日本文化体験 庵an

期待以上でした

Reviewed by: Sanae

参加人数が少なく、まいこはんと、直接、コミュニケーションが取れてラッキーです。S席にして良かったです。

  • 舞妓はんに感動

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Packages: お座敷ランチ体験
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2019/06/18
Activity Date: 2019/06/16

舞妓さんと一緒に体験プラン 舞鑑賞・記念撮影・お座敷遊び・食事付きなど選べる6プラン by 日本文化体験 庵an

初体験

Reviewed by: ゆきえ

とっても可愛い舞妓さんで貴重な体験をさせていただきました。まだ、舞妓さんになって一年も経っていないとのことでしたが、踊りもお話もプロでした。また、必ず参加させていただきます。

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Packages: 【受付終了】舞妓さんと一緒にお点前体験（お干菓子2個とお抹茶付き）
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2019/06/18
Activity Date: 2019/06/16

2024 Kamogawa Odori Tickets (May 1-24)

A fun way to get a taste of more traditional Japanese culture

Reviewed by: Avyncentia

This was a great show! The dancers were talented, the comedy was funny (the acting was clear enough that I got the gist of it, despite not speaking any Japanese), and the scenery and costumes were beautiful. The seats were comfortable and better than I expected given the price. The theater wasn't too difficult to find and it's in the heart of Pontocho, which is an older area of Kyoto. I would highly recommend attending this show or similar if you get the opportunity!

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Packages: Special Seat
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2019/06/16
Activity Date: 2019/05/24

Maiko Entertainment in Kyoto with Dance Performance and Dinner

Such a great experience!

Reviewed by: Joanna Johnson

It was eye opening and a really wonderful experience I recommend everyone should be a part of

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2019/06/16
Activity Date: 2019/06/14

Kyoto Maiko Dance Show with Optional Lunch & Photo Op

Geisha performance - probably rating is better than good, but overall not quite excellent - although it was excellent value for money

Reviewed by: Jonathan

We were treated to a dance routine, and had ample time to discuss the geisha / maiko life. The location is not too difficult to find (given the general problems with Japanese addresses), although it is a little too formal (something which should be considered). Do not be put off by the need to buy at least one drink - they were perfectly reasonably priced.

Given the cost of this event (compared to other similar productions), it exceeded our expectations - although that was perhaps helped by the fact that we were few in number.

However, we we were given exactly what we were told - some dancing, the chance for photographs and plenty of time to talk to maiko and begin to understand the geisha life.

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Packages: Handara Performance Only Course
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2019/06/10
Activity Date: 2019/06/01

2024 Kamogawa Odori Tickets (May 1-24)

Great authentic experience!

Reviewed by: Brooke K

So grateful we got to see this traditional experience. We had amazing seats and the performance was very unique. Definitely would recommend to others.

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Packages: Special Seat with Japanese Tea
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2019/06/08
Activity Date: 2019/05/23

2024 Kamogawa Odori Tickets (May 1-24)

Excellent!

Reviewed by: Danielle

An amazing experience - one of the few opportunities to witness geiko and maiko perform. The dance was lovely and enchanting - a very uniquely Japanese experience.

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Packages: Special Seat with Japanese Tea and Photo Op
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2019/06/07
Activity Date: 2019/05/23

第185回 鴨川をどり 普通席・特別席 ネット予約（2024/5/1～5/24）＜先斗町＞

楽しいひとときでした

Reviewed by: ゆうころりん

以前都をどりを観に行った時は、お茶席でも舞妓さんの撮影ができましたが、今回は一番前の席になったのに、撮影禁止で残念でしたが、近くで観られて良かったです。お茶席の後休憩室ではお2人の可愛い舞妓さんの撮影ができたので、横に立って一緒に撮影することも可能です。メインの舞台は、お話もわかりやすく楽しめました。
をどり終了後すぐそばで5月の川床ランチも楽しめました。

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Packages: 【舞妓さん撮影可能】茶券付特別席（12:30）
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2019/06/02
Activity Date: 2019/05/18

2024 Kamogawa Odori Tickets (May 1-24)

Kamogawa Odori - Once in a Lifetime

Reviewed by: Brandon

The Kamogawa Odori performance is fantastic. It's incredible to see Geisha's perform - truly a once in a lifetime experience. The tea ceremony and photo-op were also very nice.

My ticket was in the first couple of rows, so I had a great seat the whole time. Everything is in Japanese (which I prefer due to its authenticity) but they had a program that had a short synopsis in English.

The performance itself was very well done with simple but beautiful set design and the iconic Geisha dress.

You absolutely need to 1) Travel to Kyoto and 2) Go to Kamogawa Odori (come in May!)

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Packages: Special Seat with Japanese Tea and Photo Op
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2019/05/29
Activity Date: 2019/05/22

2024 Kamogawa Odori Tickets (May 1-24)

Awesome

Reviewed by: mel

Priceless experience....Veltra make it easy and affordable for us....tq

You should try it!

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Packages: Special Seat with Japanese Tea
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2019/05/29
Activity Date: 2019/05/20

舞妓さんと一緒に体験プラン 舞鑑賞・記念撮影・お座敷遊び・食事付きなど選べる6プラン by 日本文化体験 庵an

日ごろ会えない舞妓さんとお話が出来てよかったです。

Reviewed by: 向井　裕雅

お茶の立てかた、お座敷遊び、踊りの披露、近くで観ることができて、京都らしさをより一層味わうことが出来ました。
また、舞妓さんとの質疑応答は、めったに聞くことの出来ない事が聞けたので良かったと思います。
次回、別の誰かと来る時は、このツアーをお願いしたいと思っております。

  • 麻衣子さんの指導でお茶が上手く立てれました。

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Packages: 【受付終了】舞妓さんと一緒にお点前体験プレミアムコース
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2019/05/28
Activity Date: 2019/05/16

2024 Kamogawa Odori Tickets (May 1-24)

Fantastic; no problems whatsoever

Reviewed by: Someone

I wasn't sure about VELTRA... But everything went perfectly! Email confirmation arrived quickly; Easy to show the coupon printout and swap for tickets; Accurate location instructions.

The show itself was extremely impressive, in a beautiful theatre space, and absolutely authentic. Besides tourists, there were LOTS of locals all dressed up to enjoy a quality performance.

I would 100% recommend using VELTRA's service if you want to see traditional Japanese theatre - so much easier than the official theatre website.


One caveat: dialogue is all in Japanese. If that bothers you, you need to broaden your mind.

Oh, and the barrage of souvineers beforehand was a little unexpected - But nothing that could possibly diminish the overall experience.

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Packages: Special Seat with Japanese Tea
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2019/05/26
Activity Date: 2019/05/24

2024 Kamogawa Odori Tickets (May 1-24)

Magnifique

Reviewed by: Daniel,san

Cette représentation était spectaculaire et très intéressante du point de vue culturel! À voir absolument !

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Packages: Special Seat with Japanese Tea
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2019/05/26
Activity Date: 2019/05/24

Kyoto Maiko Entertainment with All-You-Can-Drink Full Course Dinner & Photo Op

Outstanding experience.

Reviewed by: Semih

It was an outstanding experience in a very friendly and authentic atmosphere.

I would recommend it strongly to anyone who would like to have some insightful information about life of Maikos and Geikos.

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2019/05/25
Activity Date: 2019/05/18

2024 Kamogawa Odori Tickets (May 1-24)

Great

Reviewed by: Fil

Great experience! A real geiko and maiko show in pontocho

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Packages: Special Seat with Japanese Tea
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2019/05/24
Activity Date: 2019/05/20

2024 Kamogawa Odori Tickets (May 1-24)

Lovely tea, excellent performance.

Reviewed by: Virginia

I really enjoyed this experience. A large group of attendees were served tea and a tea sweet while a beautifully dressed maiko performed the tea preparation part of the tea ceremony. Then we could take pictures of two maiko. The performance included a play and a series of dances that were beautifully performed in gorgeous costumes. Even though I don't speak Japanese, I still had a pretty good idea of what was going on from the dance movements. I had an excellent seat. Wonderful experience.

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Packages: Special Seat with Japanese Tea and Photo Op
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2019/05/24
Activity Date: 2019/05/22

舞妓さんと一緒に体験プラン 舞鑑賞・記念撮影・お座敷遊び・食事付きなど選べる6プラン by 日本文化体験 庵an

大変楽しめました

Reviewed by: hrs

出張で何度も京都に訪れていて、寺社仏閣は一通り見ましたが、お座敷や舞妓さん、芸妓さんなどと接することには縁がなかったので、一度は体験したいと思い申し込みました。
時間は９０分と少し短いですが、料理とお酒が付き、気さくな舞妓さんでいろいろな質問にも答えてもらい、写真撮影も何回も応じてもらい、また、お茶屋などでは高額なことが、この料金で一通りの体験ができ、大変満足しています。
今回は、キャンセルがでたことと、季節柄、申込者が少ないことも重なり、５人の参加者でじっくり鑑賞できましたので、ラッキーでした。
また機会があれば申し込みたいと思います。

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Packages: お座敷ディナー体験
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2019/05/24
Activity Date: 2019/05/18

2024 Kamogawa Odori Tickets (May 1-24)

Traditional experience with WOW factor!

Reviewed by: Helen Adams

We will not forget this performance. It was exciting to watch from beginning to end. The performers, the show direction, the sets were all fantastic. The costumes were magnificent. There was a small downside, and that was the tea ceremony was very rushed. We were herded in and herded out, and this made us wonder why this was significant in any way.

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Packages: Special Seat with Japanese Tea and Photo Op
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2019/05/23
Activity Date: 2019/05/21

2024 Kamogawa Odori Tickets (May 1-24)

Lovely afternoon show!

Reviewed by: Bintara

We had a good time at the show. It was a small theatre and the show was not particularly grand, but it was a really nice and cosy performance. Loved it!

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Packages: Special Seat with Photo Op
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2019/05/21
Activity Date: 2019/05/19

2024 Kamogawa Odori Tickets (May 1-24)

Nice to see

Reviewed by: Andie

The overall experience went well. This is basically the traditional Japanese play, it only happens in a few days in May, and it's not very touristy. Most people going were actual locals, dressed in kimono. There were a few tourists, dressed more casual, but very few.
We knew that we wouldn't understand any of it. But the play itself, more the second part with the traditional dancing, was very pretty, and didn't involve much dialogue.
The tea ceremony was very rushed, and you are expected to eat the sweet and drink your tea very fast, and couldn't enjoy properly the act of the geisha actually "preparing" it.
Overall, I am glad we did it, and it was an experience to remember. But if you expect a long tea ceremony, please go elsewhere. This one was no more than 5min.

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Packages: Special Seat with Japanese Tea and Photo Op
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2019/05/20
Activity Date: 2019/05/18

2024 Kamogawa Odori Tickets (May 1-24)

Unique Cultural Geisha Experience

Reviewed by: Erik and Alison

The tea ceremony was rushed and a non-event but the tea was real macha with a delicious cake. You keep the cake plate as a souvenir.
We did the photo op after the tea ceremony - it was OK.
The performance is outstanding and well worth the price of admission. Very professional, exquisite costumed and live orchestra.
Highly recommend this if you are in the Gion area.

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Packages: Special Seat with Japanese Tea and Photo Op
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2019/05/19
Activity Date: 2019/05/17

2024 Kamogawa Odori Tickets (May 1-24)

A must do!

Reviewed by: Karen C

If you are lucky enough to be in Kyoto while this is on, go! Fabulous!

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Packages: Special Seat with Japanese Tea
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2019/05/17
Activity Date: 2019/05/15

2024 Kamogawa Odori Tickets (May 1-24)

Excellent performance!!

Reviewed by: Then0madneverrests

It was one of the best cultural experiences. Even though i dont understand Japanese I enjoyed it thoroughly. You can buy the English synopsis of the play at the theatre itself. I faced no problem and I just went to the ticket counter and exchanged the voucher.

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Packages: Special Seat with Japanese Tea and Photo Op
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2019/05/16
Activity Date: 2019/05/14

第185回 鴨川をどり 普通席・特別席 ネット予約（2024/5/1～5/24）＜先斗町＞

かもがわおどり

Reviewed by: マネージャー！

京都の風物詩の鴨川踊りを初めてでよかった。舞子、芸子さんのきれいなこと。なかなか、本物の舞子、芸子さんを見れないので、同席の女性も感動されていました。

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Packages: 茶券付特別席
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2019/05/14
Activity Date: 2019/05/12

2024 Kamogawa Odori Tickets (May 1-24)

Serendipity to a new high

Reviewed by: Unexpected

We understood the Web page to be offering a demonstration of the Sado (tea ceremony) by Maiko. This was not to be. What we dis see was a superb performance of Maiko dances and period orchestra with voices performing a tribute to Japan's new era just commenced the week we were in Kyoto. Awesome talent and display of Maiko skills in song, dance and artistry of the animated gesture. The 182nd annual performance by this group. A mempry to treasure.

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Hello Unexpected,

Thank you for bringing our attention to this matter. After confirming with the provider, we were told that the tea plan comes with free tea before the show begins, but that a tea ceremony will not be held. We have updated our page to reflect these changes.

We are grateful for your honest review. We value our customers' opinions and reviews like your help us improve our services. We hope you had a lovely time in Japan and we hope you consider booking with us again the next time you travel.

Sincerely,
VELTRA.com

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Packages: Special Seat with Japanese Tea
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2019/05/13
Activity Date: 2019/05/05

2024 Kamogawa Odori Tickets (May 1-24)

Guidelines for foreign tourists could be a lot better

Reviewed by: Kevin

There was no issue in finding the location and to get the ticket at the booth with the voucher from Veltra. I purchased Special Seat without the tea ceremony.

Thereafter, we were ushered into a hall where the tea ceremony was held. I did not know it was that when I was in the queue. When they serve tea, they realized that I didnt purchase with it and they asked me to purchase a separate ticket for it (though it was in my intention to opt out). There was no briefing during the tea ceremony as to what was supposed to happen in the process.

After that we went into a room while waiting to enter the performance hall. Although I bought a special seat unfortunately I was given the second last row of the hall. There were staff walking around with signs in Japanese which I figured later they were renting out translator machines. The group of staff while walking around with those did not mention anything in English nor were there any signs in English whatsoever.

The performance was split into 2 sections. The first was like a drama and it was difficult to enjoy the show without translation. The srcond brief was more on dance and it wad quite beautiful.

Staff could be more conversational in English throughout. A lot of foreign tourists were lost in their way from the tea ceremony to the performance as well.

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Hello Kevin,

Thank you for leaving a review.

We sincerely apologize for the tea ceremony mix-up. We have since relayed your comments to the provider. Please rest assured that we are taking steps to ensure that the same mistake does not happen again.

As for the devices that you saw, those are actually audio devices that provide explanation of the scenes in Japanese. As they only cater to Japanese people, the signs were written in Japanese only.

Again, thank you for taking time to write us a review. We value our customers' opinions and reviews like yours help us improve our services.

We hope you had a lovely stay in Japan.

Sincerely,
VELTRA.com

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Packages: Special Seat
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2019/05/13
Activity Date: 2019/05/03

舞妓さんと一緒に体験プラン 舞鑑賞・記念撮影・お座敷遊び・食事付きなど選べる6プラン by 日本文化体験 庵an

perfect Kyoto experience

Reviewed by: non

maiko don't speak English however the staff translate everything. maiko is so close and it's perfect experience about Kyoto.

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Packages: 【受付終了】舞妓さんと一緒にお点前体験プレミアムコース
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2019/05/07
Activity Date: 2019/05/05
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