Kyoto Gion Ochaya Maiko Performance & Walking Tour

Walk the streets of Gion
and learn about the world of maiko and geiko

Stroll through the atmospheric streets of Gion with a local guide for about 70–80 minutes. Visit Shirakawa Canal, Tatsumi Shrine, Hanamikoji Street, Gion Corner and Kenninji Temple, taking photos along the way. Your guide explains the history and traditions of maiko and geiko, helping you better understand the performance that follows.

Watch a maiko performance at an ochaya
open only by introduction

The highlight is a meeting with a maiko of about 90 minutes at a private ochaya in Miyagawacho. This ochaya follows the "ichigen-san okotowari" rule and does not accept guests without an introduction. A maiko and a former geiko perform one or two traditional dances to live music.

Talk with the maiko
and take photos together

After the performance, talk with the maiko and the owner of the venue and ask questions during the Q&A session. There is also time to take commemorative photos with the maiko. Photos and videos may be taken only during the performance and photo session.

See only the maiko show
or join wearing a kimono

The "Maiko show only" option includes the maiko performance, Q&A and photo session at the ochaya without the walking tour. With the kimono option, you put on a kimono at a rental shop in Gion-Shijo and walk on your own for about 3 minutes to the Izumo no Okuni statue to join the tour. With the kimono option, the tour starts at 14:00 and you must arrive at the statue by 13:45.

※ The tour runs rain or shine.
※ Depending on the day of the week, the tour may run slightly longer than expected.
※ The maiko performance is held on the second floor of a private house, accessible only by stairs.