Explore Gion and discover the arts of geisha

Take a tour of Kyoto's famous Gion district and learn all about the mysterious geisha traditions of the area. Your local guide will tell you about the traditions from an insider perspective about Geisha culture. At the same time you'll explore Gion's beautiful streets, temples, shrines, and shops, for a comprehensive overview of historic Kyoto. The mysterious world of Geisha can seem exclusive and challenging to discover, but on my experience

･In the first half we will walk in Gion and discuss the living traditions, their lifestyle and history.
･In the second half we will meet an apprentice geisha, Maiko. First we will talk with and ask her questions. Also we will watch her dancing, having one of these, a cup of tea or lunch or dinner together.

*Picture and filming of Geisha is fine but not allowed to post it in public.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Statue of Izumo-no-Okuni, Japan, 605-0076 Kyoto, Higashiyama Ward, Kawabatachō, 川端四条

Let's learn what Kabuki is and the feminine beginning of the theater. You maybe know the current Kabuki is performed just by men but you wouldn’t know the beginning was just by women.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Minamiza : The Kabuki Theater of Kyoto, 198 Nakanomachi, Shijodori Yamatooji Nishiiru, Higashiyama-Ku, Kyoto 605-0075 Kyoto Prefecture

Look at the actual architecture of the oldest Kabuki theater and hear the story of the impressive corroboration of VR and Kabuki.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Gion Shirakawa, Higashiyama-ku along Shirakawa River Minamidori, Kyoto 605-0000 Kyoto Prefecture

The largest Geisha district called "Gion". Gion Shirakawa is the most beautiful part of Gion, old fashioned streets, buildings and traditional theaters on the beautiful riverside. Let’s learn what the mysterious female entertainer "Geisha" is.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Tatsumi-jinja Shrine (Tatsumi Dai-myojin), 59 Motoyoshichō, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0087, Japan

At this Shinto shrine let's learn what Japanese native religion "Shinto" is. It is said in Japan there are 8 million gods.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Hanamikoji Street, Higashiyama-Ku, Kyoto Kyoto Prefecture

The main street of Gion. If you are lucky you would be able to see geisha walking around.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Kennin-ji Temple, 584 Yamatooji Yojo-sagaru Komatsucho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto 605-0933 Kyoto Prefecture

Zen Buddhist temple was built in 1202. Let's talk about what Zen Buddhism is.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Kyoto Ebisu Shrine, 125 Komatsucho Yamatoojidori Shijo Sagaru, Higashiyama-Ku, Kyoto 605-0811 Kyoto Prefecture

Mr. Ebisu, the god of wealth in Shinto resides in the shrine that was built in 1202 and has been worshipped by local business owners.

Duration: 15 minutes

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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.