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We offer a 2-hour candid traditional Japanese kaiseki dinner experience in a close company of a maiko (apprentice geisha) or geiko (geisha). Reservations are required as the dates and starting times are fixed. It is possible to reserve a last-minute seat until 4 PM each day. Our service combines all aspects of the traditional Japanese entertainment and our guests can get an accurate insight into the real culture of Kyoto. The maiko and geiko are unofficial ambassadresses of everything Japanese. Here at our venues, you can enjoy not only their classical dance performances tailored with a coherent explanation of their culture but also a close interaction and conversation with them. Moreover, we provide a kaiseki dinner course along with an all-you-can-drink option (sake, beer, and soft drinks). The meals are supplied by Oryori Iden, a renowned restaurant with a century-long history. Our drinks are produced by carefully selected local ingredients. Please kindly consider that this maiko and geiko dinner experience is shared with other guests. A description of a private dinner is HERE.

We offer a 2-hour private kaiseki dinner experience in a close company of a maiko (apprentice geisha) or geiko (geisha). Please check the available time slots for each venue, with a maximum number of guests, a fee per person, and a minimum total fee listed below on this page. If you would like to book a private dinner, please send us a message via the CONTACT page to check the details and confirm the availability. The private dinner has to be arranged in advance, so we suggest to contact us no later than 3 days before the desired date. Our service combines all aspects of the traditional Japanese entertainment and our guests can get an accurate insight into the real culture of Kyoto. The maiko and geiko are unofficial ambassadresses of everything Japanese. This course includes a classical dance performance by maiko, a coherent explanation of the culture, close interaction and conversation with her, a set menu, and all-you-can-drink (sake, beer, or soft drinks). The meals are supplied by Oryori Iden, a renowned restaurant in Kyoto with a century-long history. Our drinks are produced from carefully selected local ingredients. We believe you will love your time spent with us here in Kyoto!

You can enjoy an interactive time (Q&A included) with a maiko, a traditional dancer and entertainer. The meeting is held in English by a certified Kyoto guide, so you will get to know the maiko culture easily. No prior knowledge required! We also provide a commemorative photoshoot and a small souvenir.

A certified Kyoto guide will take you on a tour around the Gion area, famous for being a geisha district. You will get to know the real geisha world since we organize hundreds of geisha shows each year. We will reveal the mysteries of geishas’ life, a history of the traditional buildings related to them, and places where you can meet them. We organize private tours, as well. Please feel free to contact us.