[GuideMe Japan] Premium Kyoto Authentic Geisha Performance Tour

Experience authentic geisha performances in Kyoto and experience aristocratic culture firsthand.

This tour is a premium program that allows you to officially witness authentic geisha (geiko) and maiko performances, a feat even locals in Kyoto find difficult to reserve. Rather than simply dressing up, you'll witness firsthand the dances, songs, and musical performances of geisha trained for years. A Korean guide living in Kyoto will explain the meaning of gestures and fans, as well as the history and background of geisha culture, in Korean, allowing you to fully experience the experience without the language barrier.
On the way to the performance venue, you'll stroll along Gion Street, hearing stories of the old, hidden fairytale streets and Kyoto's untold stories not found in guidebooks. Whether you're a repeat visitor to Kyoto or planning a trip to honor your parents, this luxurious, one-of-a-kind evening experience will offer a unique Kyoto experience.

Tour Attractions

✅ Kyoto's only authentic geisha performance
This is a premium course where you can enjoy an authentic performance by real geisha (geiko) and maiko who have trained for years, rather than a cosplay or experiential course.
✅ Enjoy Korean commentary without language barriers
A Korean guide living in Kyoto will accompany you and explain in Korean the content of the performance, the meaning of gestures and fans, and the history and background of geisha culture in an easy-to-understand way.
✅ Experience the closed aristocratic culture legally and directly
This is a rare opportunity to experience upper-class traditional performing arts culture, which is difficult to access even for local Japanese people, let alone ordinary tourists, through official channels.
✅ Real Kyoto Story Walking on Gion Street
On your way to the performance venue, walk along Gion Alley. Hearing the history and hidden stories of this old-fashioned street, not found in guidebooks, will deepen your understanding of Kyoto's nighttime scenery.
✅ Perfect for a special life journey & filial piety travel course
This is a luxurious evening program perfect for those who want a unique Kyoto trip or want to give their parents a classy traditional cultural experience.

Short tour course overview

• Commentary by a dedicated local guide
• [Performance] Watch a Geisha/Maiko performance (approximately 60 minutes)
• Tour End and Disbandment