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120 reviews

Maiko Dance with Dinner & Kyoto Night View Tour by KYOTO Sightseeing“OKOSHI”Bus

Great experience

Reviewed by: Val, 2017/04/10

We were very pleased with the wonderful dinner set out ready for our arrival. I am vegetarian but could not organise prior notice, so the hostess explained the food types and which were suitable for me. Three of our party are elderly and stools were quickly provided for them. The Maiko was exquisite and performed two dances with opportunity for photos at the end. The walk through the gardens was like a magical forest.
We thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience and highly recommend as an insight into Japanese culture

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2017/04/08
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Maiko Dance with Dinner & Kyoto Night View Tour by KYOTO Sightseeing“OKOSHI”Bus

So so

Reviewed by: Annie, 2017/03/29

Not so impressed. If you just want to meet a maiko, it is okay. Nothing special. Food is average too. Select a better package!

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2017/03/29
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Traditional Tea Ceremony in English near Kiyomizu Temple in Kyoto

Wonderful experience

Reviewed by: Tania , 2017/02/24

We loved this experience to watch and learn more about a traditional tea ceremony. We got to make tea as well. The staff were great. We highly recommend this.

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Activity Date: 2017/02/16
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Traditional Tea Ceremony in English near Kiyomizu Temple in Kyoto

Great experience

Reviewed by: Jay, 2017/02/19

Chiaki-san's tea ceremony felt almost surreal. I could actually feel the degree of dedication she puts in tea ceremony.
She speaks a fluent English and her trainee Moe-san speaks a decent Korean. My friends and I were extremely satisfied with this experience. If you're interested in tea ceremony, then I highly recommend this experience.

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Attended as: Friends
Activity Date: 2017/02/14
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Maiko Dance with Dinner & Kyoto Night View Tour by KYOTO Sightseeing“OKOSHI”Bus

Food was cold

Reviewed by: Penny, 2017/02/19

We enjoyed the show and the experience. But being winter, we didnt quite enjoy the meal preared because it was 80% cold.

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2017/01/28
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【茶道体験】気軽に楽しめる茶道体験でほっと一息！茶道＋生け花が一緒に楽しめるプランも有＜貸切・混載プラン有／金閣寺徒歩約1分＞by 茶道体験古都

茶道体験 日本人です。

Reviewed by: りんごりんご, 2017/02/04

茶道の１日体験をずっとしたくて、京都に行けばたくさんあると思い、ネットで探しました。仕事で平日休みだったので、一人で参加しました。ネットにある他の体験コースは二人からがほとんどでしたが、こちらのkotoさんは、一人でも参加OKでしたので助かりました。わからないことも丁寧に説明して頂きました。外国人がメインとのことでしたが、日本人が気軽に学べる機会なので、是非オススメしたいです。

Comments from activity operators

寒い中、ご来店ありがとうございました。外国人のお客様が多いですが、もちろん日本人の初心者の方も大歓迎です。メッセージもありがとうございました。

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Attended as: Solo Travelers
Activity Date: 2017/01/26
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【茶道体験】気軽に楽しめる茶道体験でほっと一息！茶道＋生け花が一緒に楽しめるプランも有＜貸切・混載プラン有／金閣寺徒歩約1分＞by 茶道体験古都

非常に楽しい空間でした

Reviewed by: LONELY☆, 2017/01/15

担当していただいた講師の方も、非常に雰囲気良く、裏千家の茶道を詳しく知れた。様々な質問にも細かに答えていただき、非常に楽しい時間だった。正月期間でもあった為、内装や用いられる茶器なども普段より華やかな物(先生談)であり、特別感があってよかった。
色々楽しかった点はありますが、雰囲気良く茶道体験ができたことが最も良かった点です。

  • 正月用に生け花が松になっています。正月期間はイチオシです。もしかしたら、他にもこの様な期間があるかも知れません。

Comments from activity operators

寒い中、ご来店いただき、誠にありがとうございました。お正月の茶室の雰囲気を楽しんでいただけたようで、大変嬉しく思います。
季節によって茶道具や床の間のしつらえを変え、四季を感じていただければと思っております。
ご感想のご投稿、本当にありがとうございました！

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Attended as: Friends
Activity Date: 2017/01/13
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京都高雄 もみぢ家　秋の川床ランチ ​淡雪のようにとろける森嘉の湯豆腐定食プラン 事前予約（2024/10/1～11/30限定）＜川床席確約／送迎あり／高雄＞

送迎があり助かりました！

Reviewed by: しましま, 2016/11/15

天気もよく想像以上に素敵な場所でした！
紅葉も少し早かったのですが色づいているところもあり、綺麗でした。
送迎もあり助かりました。
お食事は寒いと思い湯豆腐にしましたが温かくて美味しかったです。
若干、割高な気もしましたが観光地ではしょうがないのかもしれません。

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2016/11/13
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Maiko Dance with Dinner & Kyoto Night View Tour by KYOTO Sightseeing“OKOSHI”Bus

Great experience!

Reviewed by: Grover, 2016/11/12

We enjoyed every moment of this tour. It was well organized. The Kaiseki dinner was delicious. It gave us a taste of various kinds of Japanese traditional food. The Maiko dance was beautiful and captivating. After the dance, we had a short stroll at the very beautiful Japanese garden which was very enjoyable! The last brief stop of the tour was going to the top of a mountain to see the night view of Kyoto which ended the evening perfectly. We just found we hadn't had enough of all of it!

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2016/11/04
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Maiko Dance with Dinner & Kyoto Night View Tour by KYOTO Sightseeing“OKOSHI”Bus

Enjoyed Maiko Performance!

Reviewed by: Ken and Karen, 2016/10/23

It was such a treat to see actual Maiko performance along with a nice kaiseki dinner. The evening tour of Kyoto was an added bonus. The Shozan Garden was beautiful!

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2016/10/16
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Traditional Tea Ceremony in English near Kiyomizu Temple in Kyoto

Tea ceremony at camellia Kyoto

Reviewed by: Sharmistha, 2016/10/19

My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed the tea ceremony experience. The tea master spoke fluent English and she taught us a lot about the ceremony. we also made some green tea.

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2016/10/13
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Maiko Dance with Dinner & Kyoto Night View Tour by KYOTO Sightseeing“OKOSHI”Bus

Beautiful place

Reviewed by: Erik Payne, 2016/10/17

The Shouzen Garden is so beautiful, especially at night. The maiko dance and kaiseki dinner were extraordinary. One word to sum it up- -unforgettable! Do go!

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Attended as: Solo Travelers
Activity Date: 2016/10/14
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Traditional Tea Ceremony Experience near Kinkakuji Temple in Kyoto

I Recommend This Experience!

Reviewed by: Hiroshi, 2016/08/24

This was my first trip to Kyoto since an elementary school trip.
I'd always had something of an interest in experiencing the tea ceremony, so this was really great! From the historical tea ceremony etiquette to the many types of tools, I learned from the instructor how to properly enjoy the tea ceremony. I also had some delicious tea and sweets.

The classroom had a very calm atmosphere and even though it was close to Kinkakuji, it was quiet and I had a relaxing time there. It's a great memory from my Kyoto trip!

The instructor was so kind and answered my questions carefully. If I have the chance, I'd like to make tea using my new knowledge and remembering the important elements of the tea ceremony.

We definitely chose the right option with this tea ceremony! Thank you for such a valuable experience!

(Translated from Japanese by Veltra.com)

  • "Every day is a good day!"

  • Charming entrance

  • About 1-2 minutes on foot from Kinkakuji

  • The classroom is a neat and tidy Japanese-style room

  • Here you can receive the tea made by your teacher

  • There are plenty of customers from overseas

  • Elegant sweets

  • Kimono display

  • Nice amount of foam

  • Seasonal display

Comments from activity operators

Hiroshi san, thank you very much for writing wonderful message! And I'm sorry I didn't write back soon.
I'm glad you to hear that you really enjoyed my tea ceremony session. Now I only have "with option" plan here since many of my guests liked this plan. Thank you so much!

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Summertime Riverside Dinner in Kyoto with Maiko at Momijiya (2024/7/1～9/30)

Nice show

Reviewed by: Lumi, 2016/07/28

Well orhanised. Noce show, good food.great location
Thank you!

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2016/07/20
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Maiko Dance with Dinner & Kyoto Night View Tour by KYOTO Sightseeing“OKOSHI”Bus

Geisha Dinner

Reviewed by: OPadus, 2016/07/25

Easy to find met up location. Ride on bus nice. Dinner was cold! No real announcement of when the Maiko came in. Great pic of the Maiko dancing and a very nice pic of the Maiko. Nice view of the city. Over all not a bad tour.

  • Maiko and Me

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2016/07/17
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Maiko Dance with Dinner & Kyoto Night View Tour by KYOTO Sightseeing“OKOSHI”Bus

Beautiful night

Reviewed by: Maria Carmen, 2016/07/05

Everything was very well organised and hostess in the bus very kind..
The Maiko dance was very nice .. We took nice pictures..
The Garden was small but nice..
This is first time I bought my activities with Veltra and I'm very confident with them.. It is a very serious company.. I will go on buying their excursions whenever I'll travel.

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Attended as: Families with Young Children
Activity Date: 2016/07/03
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Summertime Riverside Dinner in Kyoto with Maiko at Momijiya (2024/7/1～9/30)

Highly Recommend

Reviewed by: Karen Q, 2016/06/13

we had a great time at the dinner. Recommend to come in June as you will see fireflies if the weather is good. Food is great and the service is amazing. Very worthwhile!

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2016/06/10
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京都高雄 もみぢ家　川床ディナープラン 納涼川床料理＋舞妓さんの京舞鑑賞日あり（2024/7/1～2024/9/22）＜川床席確約／送迎あり／高雄＞

憧れだった川床料理

Reviewed by: ETT, 2016/06/11

京都で川床料理、いつかずっとやってみたかったことが実現できました。
しかも舞妓さんもいるなんて。。と期待に旨を膨らませて参加しました。
京都市内から車で30分くらいかかります。ちょっと遠いですが、期待に胸が膨らみます。
座席に着くと既にお料理が用意されていました。かわいくてとても美味しい料理で、夢中で食べてしまいました。お料理を楽しんでいると舞妓さんの登場です。2曲程踊ってくれました！！感動です！舞妓さんと写真撮影もできますよ♪その後は私の行った時はホタルがいる時期だったので一瞬証明を全て落として真っ暗にしてくれます。数匹ですが、遠くの方にホタルを見ることができました！夏の夜なので虫さんは少し多いですが、しょうがないですね。。
それも自然なので楽しみましょう！総じて本当に満足しました！また是非いきたいです。

  • 入り口

  • お料理！すごく美味しかった１

  • 川床

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Maiko Dance with Dinner & Kyoto Night View Tour by KYOTO Sightseeing“OKOSHI”Bus

Good experience!

Reviewed by: Lyanne Chua, 2016/06/03

It was a good experience to meet a maiko but it would have been better if there's an option for an English tour.

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Attended as: Families with Young Children
Activity Date: 2016/05/29
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【茶道体験】気軽に楽しめる茶道体験でほっと一息！茶道＋生け花が一緒に楽しめるプランも有＜貸切・混載プラン有／金閣寺徒歩約1分＞by 茶道体験古都

お茶会体験もオススメです！

Reviewed by: Hiroshi, 2016/05/11

小学校の修学旅行以来の京都旅行。
前からなんとなく興味があった茶道体験でしたが、大満足でした！
茶道の歴史からお作法、お道具の種類に至るまで、茶道の楽しみ方を丁寧に教えてもらうことができ、お茶もお菓子もとても美味しく頂くことができました。
教室の雰囲気も落ち着いていて、金閣寺のすぐ近くにもかかわらず、とても静かで穏やかな時間を過ごすことができ、京都旅行の良い思い出になりました！
先生もとても優しく、質問にも丁寧に答えてくださいました。
機会があればまた茶道の心得「和敬清寂」を思い出しながら、お茶を点ててみたいと思います。

私たちはオプションのお茶会体験をつけましたが、正解でした！貴重な体験をありがとうございました！

  • 金閣寺から徒歩1〜2分

  • 趣ある入り口

  • 8〜9割が海外のお客様だそうです！

  • すっきり整然とした和室が教室です

  • こちらで先生が点てたお茶を頂けます

  • お茶菓子も上品

  • きめ細やかな泡！

  • 着物の展示

  • 季節を感じる展示も

  • 日々是好日！

Comments from activity operators

お返事大変遅くなりました。楽しんでいただけたようで、本当に良かったです！オプション付きは、お茶席体験ができるので、より深い体験をしていただけたと思います。是非お家でも、抹茶を楽しまれてくださいね。

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2016/05/07
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Maiko Dance with Dinner & Kyoto Night View Tour by KYOTO Sightseeing“OKOSHI”Bus

Maiko dinner

Reviewed by: gaelletipaka, 2016/04/18

It was a really interesting experience and evening. The Maiko performed a wonderful danse and the garden was really pretty. thank you

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2016/03/27
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Traditional Tea Ceremony Experience near Kinkakuji Temple in Kyoto

great performance

Reviewed by: Alessandro, 2016/02/11

It has been such a nice experience. The host was super nice and the ceremony was superlative. Reisan was dressed with a beautiful kimono and make us enjoy the pleasure of this traditional performance. She also answered to all our doubts without esitate. The house a minute walking from the kinkakuji so it is really comfortable to get there. The first floor of the house is well decorated with objects of the Japanese tradition. Recommended.

Comments from activity operators

Thank you so much for your review! And I'm sorry I didn't write back soon. I'm really glad to hear that you enjoyed my tea ceremony!

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Attended as: Friends
Activity Date: 2016/02/11
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Traditional Tea Ceremony Experience near Kinkakuji Temple in Kyoto

Amazing tea ceremony experience

Reviewed by: Emma, 2016/01/30

It was our first tea ceremony and we didn't know what we could expect. We were so pleasantly surprised! The mood was awesome. It was very impressive to see how a tea ceremony is run by someone really knowledgeable. The tea master explained very well about the tea ceremony rituals, and she's also friendly. We loved that we only had to focus on the beauty of such a ceremony, from the sounds to the movements. Also, two Japanese sweets are given! You can ask any question you want, which feel great as well. Now we can make our own powdered tea, and follows the peaceful way of tea thinking! Thank you very much to propose such a lifetime experience.

  • Tea ceremony room

Comments from activity operators

I'm sorry to write bank late. I'm glad you liked the atmosphere of my tea room. It was nice to meet you!

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2016/01/28
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Traditional Tea Ceremony Experience near Kinkakuji Temple in Kyoto

Tea ceremony in Kyoto

Reviewed by: Catherine, 2016/01/10

Myself, my husband and my son (aged 12) booked in for this experience and I am so glad we did. While the groups are limited to 5 we were really lucky and were the only ones at that session. This made it an extra special experience. Our hostess was immaculately dressed and had absolutely impeccable manners. Her English was excellent, and after the ceremony she patiently and graciously answered all our questions. Our hostess was very knowledgable about the history of tea in japan, and the different types of tea, and has studied at one of the major 'tea schools' in Japan. We sampled a light tea- which is used for many occasions. The thick tea as it was explained to us is used for more formal ceremonies. The best part was we had the opportunity to make the tea ourselves. Delicious. Don't miss the opportunity to be part of a tea ceremony, it is something that my family will always remember.

Comments from activity operators

Thank you so much for writing the nice review! And I'm sorry I didn't write back soon. Since I'm trying to offer the authentic tea ceremony here, the guests can learn how to greet or move in addition to watching the way of tea here. I'm happy that many of foreign tourists also like this traditional tea ceremony experience.

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2016/01/08
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Traditional Tea Ceremony Experience near Kinkakuji Temple in Kyoto

Traditional tea ceremony near the 'Golden Pavillion' Kinkakuji Temple

Reviewed by: Catherine, 2016/01/09

I along with my husband, and son (aged 12) booked in for a traditional tea ceremony. The experience was wonderful! From the second we walked into the house- which is a traditional old Kyoto style wooden house- we were transported to a different era. Our hostess was very knowledgable and particular in her technique having studied at one of the tea schools in Japan. She explained all the steps in the ceremony in excellent English and was happy to take questions. One of the highlights after observing the ceremony, was then being invited to participate and make your own green tea, being guided through each step by our immaculately dressed hostess. The groups are limited to 5, however it was just us that day, so it was very a special experience for us as a family. Our hostess was also able to tell about the history of tea in Japan, and also the development of the tea ceremony as we see it today and explain where the cups were made, and why they need to be turned as you consume the tea. The tea was delicious. A great experience! Catherine, Australia.

Comments from activity operators

Dear Catherine, I'm sorry I didn't write back soon. It was nice to meet you 3! I am glad to hear that you enjoyed my tea ceremony!

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2016/01/08
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Maiko Dance with Dinner & Kyoto Night View Tour by KYOTO Sightseeing“OKOSHI”Bus

First hand experience with Maiko

Reviewed by: Gigi, 2015/09/11

Shozan Garden is on beautiful grounds. Kaiseki was interesting. Maiko danced during our dinner. Good first hand experience with Maiko.

  • Maiko dancing

  • Kaiseki

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2015/09/06
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Maiko Dance with Dinner & Kyoto Night View Tour by KYOTO Sightseeing“OKOSHI”Bus

Definitely a Night to Remember

Reviewed by: TNH!, 2015/07/04

Walking into the Shozan Garden your receive an immediate feeling of both awe and Zen at its mere beauty. We were then greeted by several staff members who seated and served us during our meal. The meal was a traditional Japanese meal that gave you an intro into Japanese cuisine; if you are not already familiar. Towards the middle of our meal, the beautiful maiko was introduced and began her performance which was the definition of grace, beauty and eludes to the work and craft of the full Geisha. Later that evening walking thorough the Shozan Garden you feel at peace, as though this is the place in which you could live out your existence. This experience should be a #1 on your list of things to do in Kyoto.

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Activity Date: 2015/06/27
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Maiko Dance with Dinner & Kyoto Night View Tour by KYOTO Sightseeing“OKOSHI”Bus

The Maiko's dance was wonderful

Reviewed by: take, 2015/05/12

I went with my whole family. This was our first time seeing Maiko. Watching them dance and then taking pictures with the Maiko made for a fantastic Kyoto memory.

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Maiko Dance with Dinner & Kyoto Night View Tour by KYOTO Sightseeing“OKOSHI”Bus

Glad I went

Reviewed by: Asahiya, 2014/12/02

The tour fits the title, as you get to see the Shouzan Garden and watch maiko dance. It is worth the price. The guide kept things going at a good pace, with no wasted time. Additionally, the instructions sent in advance by Veltra were very helpful. I will book from them again.

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  • Garden at night

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Maiko Dance with Dinner & Kyoto Night View Tour by KYOTO Sightseeing“OKOSHI”Bus

Up Close Maiko Experience

Reviewed by: Sami, 2014/05/24

I signed up for this package thinking this tour was in English. It was in Japanese. Food was OK. Average food that you would expect from tours. Nothing amazing, but if you never had Kyoto dish this is a good experience for you. Dinner was near Kinkakuji (Golden Pavilion), not in Gion. Another detail that I had missed. Though it was impressive to see some trees as old as 500 years old in the Jaoanese garden where we had dinner, the garden itself was not so enjoyable. Night view of the Kyoto is lame and not sure if it was worth driving all the way across town for that. Recommended for Maiko experience only.

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2014/05/18
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