Kyoto Private Maiko Entertainment with Tea Ceremony & Photo Op

Once-in-a-Lifetime Opportunity
This activity allows you access to maiko entertainment, normally reserved for regular clients only. Take this chance to get the full maiko experience, which includes participating in a tea ceremony, watching a sophisticated dance performance and playing fun parlor games. You also get to take photos of and with a maiko, an even rarer opportunity now that Gion has imposed strict rules to protect privacy.


What is a Geisha?
A geisha is an entertainer highly skilled in traditional Japanese arts. These skills include traditional Japanese dance, musical instruments, and parlor games called ozashiki asobi.


Geisha vs. Geiko
While most English speakers are familiar with the term "geisha," this word applies to entertainers based in Tokyo. In Kyoto, where geisha culture is most prominent, the term used is "geiko."


What is a Maiko?
A maiko is a geisha in training, often distinguished by colorful kimono and elaborate hair accessories she wears. An aspiring maiko can only debut after years of extensive training. A maiko also typically spends five or so years before graduating to become a geiko.