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Tour in Kyoto, including Simple Plan with Maiko and Free for children less than 2 years old (if a seat or. Run by B.B.Advisors Inc. AN KYOTO, booked direct rather than through a reseller.
Highlights
- Runs 1.5 hours
- Simple Plan with Maiko
- Free for children less than 2 years old (if a seat or meal is required, the same fee as 1 person will be charged)
Simple Plan with Maiko in Kyoto: Key Facts
| Price | From $58 per person |
|---|---|
| Duration | 1.5 hours |
| Languages | English |
| Tour type | Guided Tour |
| Booking | Direct 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 Simple Plan with Maiko and Free for children less than 2 years old. It does not cover The following options are not included in the price, If you would like one, Snack and drink option: 500 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
- Simple Plan with Maiko
- Free for children less than 2 years old (if a seat or meal is required, the same fee as 1 person will be charged)
Excludes
- The following options are not included in the price
- If you would like one, please select it when you book
- Snack and drink option: 500 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
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Traveler Reviews
The best part was being able to ask questions. We had already done a tea ceremony so that's why we went for the 'simple activity' . The tables covered in red cloth should've been moved to allow a clear view of the meiko dancing, or participants invited to be in front of the tables as they interfered with viewing. The games part was really good fun. I would recommend this activity.
Fabulous - we were upgraded to meeting with a Geiko. She was delightful. Very well organised and also catered for english speakers. My second event with this provider - wonderful.
Loved this chance to do Q&A and watch performances by a maiko. She was truly lovely! The host provided English and Japanese translation. We went during the off season (early March) so it wasn't crowded at all, in fact there were only 8 of us. I learned a lot from this experience!
Really good opportunity to have some time with a maiko, without hitting the bank. Suggested!
it felt very informal and was interesting to be able to have the questions and answers. was well organised and run. I would recommend this activity.
È sembrato di entrare e essere in una sala per le riunioni, spoglia, con tavoli che sembravano banchi scolastici, tutto improntato sul farti spendere soldi per il bere e il mangiare.
Best activity to really understand the Mailo and Geiko culture up close
it was lovely meeting a maiko, watching her performance and playing the game, and asking her questions . But it was a bit disappointing for the money we paid, we sat in back row and not offered anything unless you wanted to pay. The description needs to be made clearer, But I think for the cost you should at least get a small cup of tea and just a little sweet- so you don't feel so left out. I would think there might be better tea ceremony experiences than this one. Not what I was expecting
Het was erg leuk dat we vragen konden stellen aan haar. En het spelletje spelen was erg grappig.
J’aurais aimé que tout le monde puisse faire le jeu avec la geisha étant assez timide je ne me suis pas proposé a jouer des le débuts c’est mon seul regret a part ça l’activité était super
It was very interesting. The maiko was kind and gentle and patiently answered questions. The translator/host was animated and ensured everyone felt included. A few challenges- the room arrangement made it difficult for people in the back to see the performances. It was also not very clear that this plan did not include participating in the tea ceremony.