Dinner or Lunch with a Maiko

Overview

Are you looking for special dinner in KYOTO? We offer this. You can enjoy Maiko's performance and try KYOTO cuisine. You can not only see her, but also interact with each other.

Highlights

• You'll get a chance to take photos with Maiko up close!
• Enjoy Maiko dance performance while tasting delicious local cuisine.
• Closely look at 2 elegant dances of Maiko.
• Earn and use Rakuten Points when booking with a Rakuten account

Important Information

Please arrive 5 minutes prior to the start time

A minimum of 10 participants are required for the experience to be held

The start time is subject to change depending on local circumstances

Please note that confirmed reservations may be cancelled in case of exceptional circumstance at the "hanamachi" leisure district

Depending on the date of the experience, the performer may be a maiko or geisha/geiko

In principle, no food or beverages may be brought into the venue

Ages 2+ are charged the regular fee

Ages 0–1 are free of charge but no seats are provided

About English-language support

The service is basically provided in Japanese

Guaranteed English interpreting is available for 8,800 JPY per group; if this is not booked, some interpreting will be provided but we cannot guarantee the extent

Last-minute booking of English interpreter is subject to availability

About private charter bookings

1–24 people: 237,600JPY (the 24-person rate)

25–40 people: 396,000 JPY (the 40-person rate)

For a party of more than 40 people, 9,990 JPY per person is required for each additional person

The above rates are for the use of one venue; if the number of people requires more than one venue, please contact us for details

Please let us know the actual number of participants when you inquire about private charter bookings

Additional options

Premium seating upgrade: SS Seat (front row) 3,300 JPY, S2 Seat (2nd row), 2,200 JPY, S3 Seat (3rd row) 1,100 JPY

Tea ceremony experience: 1,600 JPY

Description

Don’t miss the chance to meet and learn about Maiko during your visit to Kyoto.

What makes Maiko so special is their dedication to a traditional lifestyle that continues even today.

From their exquisite kimono and elegant hairstyles to their unique daily routines, Maiko represent a living tradition.

The food comes from one of Kyoto's long established restaurant. It is really traditional dishes. Dashi, soup stock is used a lot for KYOTO cuisine. To order delivery is also common and traditional style in Kyoto. We call it " Shidashi".

You’ll experience Kyoto’s rich culture with both your eyes and your taste buds during this program.

You’ll enjoy:

・Watching a Maiko’s tea ceremony

Observe the graceful movements and etiquette of a traditional tea ceremony.

If you’d like to make your own tea, we have an option. Please contact us to add the making tea option.

・Q&A Session

This is a highlight of the program. You won’t just see a Maiko—you’ll get to know her world.

Ask questions directly and gain insight into her daily life.

You’ll feel as if you’ve stepped into a hidden world.

・Photo Opportunity

Take a commemorative photo right beside Maiko.

As a special gift, she’ll present you with a lucky charm called a Senjyafuda.

・ Dance Performance

Enjoy two traditional dances that express the beauty of Japan’s seasons, love stories, or everyday life. The elegance of each movement will inspire you.

・Interactive Game with Maiko

Maiko often play simple but exciting games with guests as part of their hospitality.

Volunteers are welcome to join, but watching is just as fun!

Clap and cheer to support the players—you’ll feel like part of one joyful team.

Maiko are professionals… can anyone beat them?

Please note that the venue is not an "ochaya" or a traditional Japanese house. It is located in a building, but the place offers a relaxed atmosphere and friendly staff. No special preparation is required, and you are welcome to join without any concerns.

Depending on the situation, we may invite Geiko instead of Maiko.

This might be held with people who are not having dishes.

Program Schedule

00min Start of the program

↓ Tea ceremony demonstration by Maiko ※Tea ceremony experience can be added as an option.

↓ Traditional Kyoto's dinner prepared by a long established restaurant

↓ Question and Answer session

↓ Take photo with Maiko

↓ Maiko's "Senjafuda" present!

↓ Maiko's dance performance

↓ Game with Maiko

75min End of the program

↓ Maiko leaves the room

↓ Chatting time

90min Room departure

Total

9,900 JPY

Rakuten Point:

+90

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