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Lunch or Dinner with Maiko in Kyoto

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Activity provider: B.B.Advisors Inc. AN KYOTO
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1.5-hour tour in Kyoto, including Dinner. Run by B.B.Advisors Inc. AN KYOTO, booked direct rather than through a reseller.

Highlights

  • Runs 1.5 hours
  • Dinner

Lunch or Dinner with Maiko in Kyoto: Key Facts

PriceFrom $91 per person
Duration1.5 hours
LanguagesEnglish
Tour typeGuided Tour
BookingDirect with the local operator — no OTA markup

Full description

This is a 1.5-hour experience in Kyoto. It is run by B.B.Advisors Inc. AN KYOTO, an operator we book with directly rather than through a reseller, which is why we can hold your place with them before we treat your booking as final.

Gion is Kyoto's historic entertainment district, the streets of wooden machiya houses around Hanamikoji where the geiko and maiko of the Gion Kobu district still work. They are working professionals on their way to engagements, not performers for the street, and Kyoto has banned photography in the private lanes; an evening walk with a guide who explains the ochaya system is the respectful way to see it. Tea ceremony sessions in Gion teach the basic form of matcha preparation in an hour. Kimono rental for a day, with dressing and hair, is an established business around the district and is welcomed rather than resented.

The price covers Dinner. It does not cover The following options are not included in the price, If you would like one, Tea ceremony option: 1,600 JPY and SS seat, so budget for those separately. Everything included is listed in full on this page; if something is not on that list, assume it is not in the price.

B.B.Advisors Inc. AN KYOTO sends the meeting point and time by email as soon as the booking is confirmed. We need at least one day's notice, and we confirm the date with B.B.Advisors Inc. AN KYOTO before treating your booking as final. If they cannot take your date we tell you and refund you rather than leave you waiting.

Includes

  • Dinner

Excludes

  • The following options are not included in the price
  • If you would like one, please select it when you book
  • Tea ceremony option: 1,600 JPY
  • SS seat (first row): 3,300 JPY
  • S2 seat (second row): 2,200 JPY
  • S3 seat (third row): 1,100 JPY

Important information

Meeting point

B.B.Advisors Inc. AN KYOTO sends the meeting point and time by email as soon as the booking is confirmed.

Know before you go

  • Free cancellation available up to 24 hours before the activity starts

About this activity

Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
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Complete your booking safely with Razorpay. Full refund if you cancel 24h prior. Read more
Duration 1.5 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Wheelchair accessible

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Starting from $91
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Free cancellation
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Traveler Reviews

4.2/5
based on 64 reviews
Guide
4.4/5
Value for money
4.1/5
Verified reviews from travelers on this operator’s experience
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Tina
October 27, 2025

It was an amazing experience and we were lucky enough that a Geiko attended.

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Renata
September 5, 2025

It was a fantastic experience, the Maico was extremely friendly and kind, food was great and the staff so nice!

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Sabina
April 20, 2025

A Memorable and Enriching Dinner Experience Dinner with Maiko was a truly wonderful experience! Maiko and her assistants were incredibly welcoming and friendly, creating a warm and relaxed atmosphere from the start. What made the evening so special was learning about Maiko. The conversation was as enriching as the meal itself. It felt more like an evening with friends than just a dinner event. I left with not only a full stomach but also a deeper appreciation for the journey Maiko has been on. Highly recommended!

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Aleksei
May 18, 2026

I wanted to try Maiko experience while I'm in Kyoto. This option fully satisfied my expectations. After reservation I received detailed instructions about time and place. I came in advance to the meeting point. We took our tables. Mine contained dinner. First we were instructed. Then maiko came. She was young like a flower. She greeted to everyone and we started with marcha preparation. Then she answered questions and we had a photosession slot. After maiko showed 2 dances and finally we were managed to play konpira game with her. It was really fun. I enjoyed and knew about rules and got a bit

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janice
April 16, 2026

it was fantastic, being able to photo and video at any time was great. I was so looking forward to this experience and it did not disappoint. Perhaps an explanation of their history and importance in Japanese culture.

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Brian
June 8, 2025

A wonderful evening of great food , excellent friendship and wonderful locations. Tom, our guide was great!

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Christine
June 1, 2025

Our little Maiko was lovely. She answered many questions (wish there was time for more), she danced for us and played a game similar to Rock, Paper, Scissors, with audience participation. Our meal beautifully presented and delicious. Great value for money compared to many others.

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Cliff
May 19, 2025

It was fun, entertaining and informative. The maiko questions and answers were enlightening and the game was fun. The MC kept the pace well and we all got a chance to take pictures with her. The food was decent and overall we had a great time and learnt a lot.

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Itxier
March 25, 2025

I loved having the opportunity to interact with Maiko. I also love her dance and the game. I think the food can be improved a little bit, but other than that. I enjoyed having this experience. Highly recommended!

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Rachel
May 27, 2025

The interview with Maiko was interesting and the host was very pleasant. The food had been sitting out awhile and wasn’t great. Long wait for just water to drink. It was fun to play the game and take pictures, but dinner not recommended.

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Joshua
September 6, 2026

Fun experience and would recommend

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Traveller
April 16, 2026

The show and maiko was perfect. It was really fantastic experience. The food was tasteless but it was not the point of the event

Frequently Asked Questions

B.B.Advisors Inc. AN KYOTO sends the meeting point and time by email as soon as the booking is confirmed.
The price does not cover the following options are not included in the price, if you would like one, please select it when you book, tea ceremony option: 1,600 jpy and ss seat (first row): 3,300 jpy. Everything it does cover is listed in full on this page, so if something is not on that list, budget for it separately.
Not in the private lanes of Gion, where Kyoto has banned photography, and not close up anywhere: a maiko on the street is on her way to work. Your guide will say where a photograph is acceptable. Tea ceremony and kimono sessions include photographs as part of the session.
We confirm your booking with the operator before we treat it as final, and we need at least one day's notice. Once it is confirmed you get the meeting point, the time and a contact number for the day. If the operator cannot take your date we tell you and refund you rather than leave you waiting.
Dinner
The duration of the Lunch or Dinner with Maiko in Kyoto is typically 1.5 hours. We recommend arriving 15 minutes before the scheduled start time for a smooth check-in. Your guide will meet you at the designated meeting point and ensure the experience runs on schedule while remaining flexible to your pace.
For most experiences, we highly recommend an early morning start. This allows you to avoid the midday heat, bypass the largest crowds, and capture the best lighting for photography. Your guide can advise on the optimal timing based on the season and specific attractions included.
Yes, once your booking is completed via our secure payment gateway, you will receive an instant confirmation email with your tour details, meeting point address, guide's name, and direct contact information. You can also view and manage your booking through your AsiaByLocals account dashboard.
Yes! All our private tours are fully customizable. Whether you want to add extra stops, skip certain locations, change the pace, or adjust the start time — simply let your guide know in advance or on the day. We aim to create a personalized experience tailored to your interests and energy level.
We offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before the scheduled start time for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may be subject to a partial charge depending on the tour type. Weather-related cancellations for outdoor and boat tours are handled on a case-by-case basis, with full refunds or free rebooking offered when safety is a concern.
Most of our experiences are family-friendly and suitable for children of all ages. However, some tours involving extensive walking, water activities, or early morning starts may be better suited for children aged 5 and above. Please check the specific tour description for age recommendations, or contact us for personalized family itinerary advice.
After booking, you will receive detailed meeting point instructions via email. Most tours include complimentary hotel pickup within the central area. For tours without pickup, your confirmation email will include the exact address, Google Maps pin, and your guide's phone number for easy coordination. Guides typically arrive 10 minutes early and will message you on WhatsApp.
We accept all major credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express), PayPal, Apple Pay, and Razorpay for Indian cards. All payments are processed through a PCI-compliant secure gateway with 256-bit encryption. You can also pay in multiple currencies — the price is automatically converted to your local currency at checkout.
Yes, all AsiaByLocals guides are licensed professionals who have been rigorously vetted through background checks, skill assessments, and customer reviews. Many hold government-issued tourism licenses, university degrees in history or cultural studies, and have years of experience leading tours for international travelers. Every guide maintains a minimum 4.5-star rating to remain active on our platform.
Late March to early April for cherry blossom, or mid-to-late November for peak autumn foliage. Kyoto sits in a basin and runs hotter in summer and colder in winter than Tokyo, even at a similar latitude. Full month-by-month figures are in our best time to visit Kyoto guide.
Kyoto never built an extensive subway — just two lines (Karasuma and Tozai) — so the city bus network does most of the work, especially for Higashiyama, Kinkaku-ji and Ginkakuji. Fushimi Inari and Arashiyama are best reached by JR rail instead. See getting around Kyoto.
Three days covers the essentials well: a day for Higashiyama and Gion, a day for Arashiyama and Kinkaku-ji, and a day for Fushimi Inari plus a Nara or Uji day trip. Our 3-day Kyoto itinerary has the full route with timing.
Arrive by 6:30-7am — the shrine is open 24/7 and free, and most visitors only walk the first 20-30 minutes anyway. Past that point the crowds thin out fast. Full hike details in our Fushimi Inari guide.
Yes — it's a public path with no entrance fee and no set hours. The trade-off is that it gets shoulder-to-shoulder by mid-morning; arrive before 8am for a nearly empty walk. See the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest guide.
Kyoto restricts photography on certain private alleys in Gion after complaints about tourists chasing and blocking geiko and maiko, with fines for violators. Public streets like Hanamikoji-dori remain open, but never chase, touch or block a real geiko/maiko anywhere. Full etiquette in our Gion geisha district guide.
Yudofu (simmered tofu, best near Nanzen-ji or Arashiyama), kaiseki and shojin ryori temple cuisine, and Nishiki Market's stalls of tako tamago and fresh yuba. Uji, just south of the city, is one of Japan's top matcha-growing regions. See the Kyoto food guide.
Starting from$91