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Maiko Night Performance with Kaiseki-style Kyoto cuisine Dinner
Kyoto, JP
66% of travellers recommend this
Highlights
- Mesmerizing Maiko performance
- Authentic Kyoto-style Kaiseki dinner
- Leisurely stroll through Japanese garden
- Enchanting night views of Kyoto
- Cultural immersion and scenic beauty
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Duration 1 hour
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Maiko performance included
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Kaiseki-style dinner included
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On-board audio guide
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Drop-off at select hotels
Experience an enchanting evening in Kyoto with the Maiko Night Performance including Kaiseki Dinner. Indulge in a traditional Kyoto-style dinner while being entertained by a mesmerizing maiko performance. Take a leisurely stroll through a Japanese garden and admire the stunning night views of Kyoto. With convenient drop-offs at select hotels, including Kyoto Tokyu Hotel and RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto, this hassle-free evening bus tour promises cultural immersion and scenic beauty. Don't miss out on this unforgettable experience in the heart of Kyoto.
At a Glance
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Free cancellation
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3 hours 30 minutes
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Available in Japanese, English, Mandarin Chinese, Korean,
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Mobile voucher
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Small Group tour
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Family friendly
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Featured Reviews
Viator
Aug 24
I was looking for a maiko performance and saw this listing, which also included dinner. What I didn’t expect was that we would experience more than that.
The tour group wasn’t too big. There were about 20 people or less, so the bus wasn’t too crowded.
First, there was a bus tour that provided interesting information about Kyoto. Each passenger had an individual audio for their own language. The audio was synchronized according to the locations we passed by.
Then we had a kaiseki dinner - a multi course dinner including an explanation of what kaiseki dinners are about.
Then we watched a maiko performance by Fukumiyo-San, who had trained for a year at the time. I have seen other maiko perform and in my humble opinion, Fukumiyo-san performed the best among the maiko we have seen. Her movements seemed more precise to my layman eyes.
After her performance, we got to ask her questions. Everyone had more than enough time to ask questions such as why she chose to become a maiko, or what part of her art does she like best, challenges, etc.
Then we all got a chance to take a photo with Fukumiyo-San. When we took our photo, a camera blocked a part of the view and I just shrugged it off, but the host noticed it and invited us to take another set of photos. Excellent service!
Next, we had a chance to go to the garden next to the dinner. I didn’t expect much but I was surprised at its beauty. It was the most beautiful garden we saw on this trip, even including gardens at famous temples.
There was another short bus trip and we went to a vista overlooking the Kyoto nightscape.
Viator
Jul 24
Although this was a bus tour and there was no English guide, I got the experience I wanted from this trip. I think it was great, as it’s hard to find a place in Kyoto at this price where you can see a geisha performance.
Viator
Jul 24
This is the worst Viator tour I have joined.
The dinner was not a Kaiseki, it's more like bento box food put into small plates. I like Bento boxes. But this one tastes worse than any of the restaurants/food court food I had in Japan.
The bus driver was not considerate. He refused to let visitors get on the bus until the last minute, regardless it was hot outside on the platform. The audio guide didn't give much information. The Japanese tour guide on the bus talked a lot on the way, but apparently her messages were not translated/recorded in the audio guide.
After dinner we were kind of forced to visit a gift shop for 30 minutes because there was nothing else to do and we couldn't leave the resort without a car.
The night view was in a hill too far from the city of Kyoto and very blurry.
The only highlight was taking pictures with the Maiko. But I watched another Maiko dance in Gion Corner which was of higher quality.
Not worthy the price. Plus you can buy tickets at 2/3 of the price at Kyoto tourist bus station where you start the tour. Even with the 2/3 price, there are better things to do in Kyoto.
Viator
Oct 24
Overall this was a good experience, though aspects of it were very disjointed and unclear. The first confusing part was that you are not issued actual Tickets upon purchase, but rather, are issued a 'voucher', which you must then turn in at a specific desk located somewhere outside of the VERY LARGE KYOTO STATION complex. We were given multiple different directions and maps for 'how' to find the particular desk. And even then, I had trouble finding the ticket desk.
Then we finally get on the bus that will take us to the venue for the dinner and maiko performance. Everyone was given a plastic folder with a number of papers inside, a pair of cheap generic headphones, and some type of electronic recorder so you could hear the translation in multiple languages. I had no interest in all the papers, or wasting a pair of headphones (only to have them be tossed into a landfill) or the silly recording device (which would likely only provide a monotone, uninspiring 'translation'). So I didn't bother with that.
We then find that the dinner and maiko performance are apparently inside a hotel...in one of their private function rooms. There were probably about 40 or so of us attendees, and we are directed into a dining area that had long tables set up, with kaiseki dinners awaiting us, at each place setting. We could see there was a small stage, where the maiko performance would likely be occurring.
We all took a seat at one of the tables, and waited for a few minutes, trying to understand what we should do. We noted a few waitstaff standing around, and they began to offer us water and ask if we wanted to order any other beverages. As for the tour operator....the guide who was speaking to us on the bus, en route to the hotel...or the bus driver...or any of the other bus tour company staff... they were nowhere to be seen, anywhere in the room. It was as if we were just 'dumped off' at the hotel, and we were now in the hands of the hotel staff. It was rather odd....and so we just looked at each other and said 'so, I guess we just start eating now?' There was no direction...no advance explanation...of how this would all play out.
So we begin our meal (which, by the way, was pretty good...nothing spectacular...), and eventually a woman comes to the front of the room and introduces the maiko. As for the maiko herself, she was in a beautiful kimono, with her face and hair done up in a traditional style (as seen in the photos here). Her performance was truly beautiful, and accompanied by traditional singing and music (which I suspect was done by someone who was hidden behind a shoji screen, onstage).
After her performance, the maiko talked to us about her training, and then even answered some questions. She was incredibly sweet, and it was nice to see a bit of her personality coming through during her talk and the subsequent Q&A (and after her having to perform in front of us, in more of a 'deadpan' manner, and where we didn't get to see her true personality).
At a certain point, a number of the diner left the room, and we began to understand that we were to walk the grounds of the hotel for a certain amount of time. And while the hotel grounds surely were stunningly beautiful, my friend and I were not the only ones who were confused about Where exactly we can or should be walking, or any other details. It was all rather disjointed.
Then it was time to get back on the bus, and this time we were driven to a vista point, and where we got a great view of the city of Kyoto, down below.
Overall, a great event, but the voucher/ticket aspect was very confusing, and the event organizers could have done a better job with the directions on how/where to find the ticket desk where we needed to exchange our voucher. They should have included actual photos of the ticket desk...what it looked like...what else it was in relation to.....that it was out on the STREET/GROUND level (versus the underground level), etc. And they also could have done a better job at explaining, at each point in the night, what was going to happen next, and the timings, etc.
Viator
Sep 24
The food and show was great, however I was the only non Japanese person. Japanese had a real guide which I could hear all the time while I got earphones with very bad sound quality sometimes playing 2 sound channels at the same time. The bus Tour was miserable but the mako and food still worth it I guess.
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Maiko Night Performance with Kaiseki-style Kyoto cuisine Dinner
Experience a mesmerizing Maiko performance with a delicious Kaiseki dinner in Kyoto, all in a stunning traditional setting.
Included
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Transportation from Kyoto Station (by bus) -
Dinner
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On-board audio guide (English, Chinese and Korean)
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Complimentary drop-off at Kyoto Tokyu Hotel, RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto, and Hotel Keihan Kyoto Grande
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Admission to Maiko Performance
Excluded
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Drinks -
Other personal expenses
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Hotel drop-off (except for kyoto tokyu hotel, rihga royal hotel, and hotel keihan kyoto grande)
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Hotel pickup
What to expect
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【Kyoto Style Kaiseki Cuisine】 Because Kyoto is surrounded by mountains, this makes it difficult to obtain a variety of seafood. As a result of this making exceptionally delicious cuisine with limited options for ingredients has always been the best demonstration of a chef’s cooking skills. You can enjoy these subtle flavors that highlight the natural essence of the ingredients while your eyes are dazzled by the beautiful presentation of each dish. 【Maiko】 A maiko is an apprentice geiko (not exactly same as geisha) in Kyoto, western Japan. Their jobs consist of performing songs, dances, and playing the shamisen or the koto (traditional Japanese instruments) for visitors during feasts. Maiko are usually aged 15 to 20 years old and become geiko after learning how to dance the traditional kyomai dances, play the shamisen, and learning Kyō-kotoba (dialect of Kyoto), regardless of their origins.
The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.
Additional Information
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At each sightseeing spot, the guide will display the return time before departure for the next stop. Please be sure to confirm it and return to the bus on time. If you do not follow the instructions, the bus will depart for the next destination without waiting. -
In April, the departure time will be 5:40 PM.
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Infants and toddlers (0-5 years) can join free of charge if they sit on a guardian's lap and do not occupy a seat.
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Meals on tours will be served on a fixed schedule for all participants. Please note that we are unable to provide vegetarian options or cater to specific food allergies. We appreciate your kind understanding.
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Please arrive at least 20 minutes prior to departure time for prompt boarding .
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Please make your own way to the bus terminal. The bus will depart on time, and late arrivals will not be permitted to join the tour with no exceptions (no refunds will be issued.)
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Please note that a Japanese-speaking guide will accompany the tour and you will be sharing the ride with Japanese tourists.
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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The boarding ticket you receive also serves as an entry pass for major sightseeing locations. Please keep it safe until the end of the tour, as lost tickets cannot be reissued. Boarding tickets can be exchanged starting from three days prior to your boarding date.
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We offer GPS-enabled multilingual audio guidance, available in English, Chinese and Korean.
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What our experts say
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Visit nearby Higashiyama Park for views -
Shozan Resort's garden is a must-see
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Try to arrive early for the best seats
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Capture photos before the performance starts
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Consider walking around after dinner
More About this Experience
Introduction
Experience an enchanting evening in Kyoto with the Maiko Night Performance including Kaiseki Dinner tour. Immerse yourself in the rich culture and traditions of Japan as you witness a mesmerizing maiko performance while indulging in a delicious Kyoto-style Kaiseki dinner.What to expect?
During this tour, guests can anticipate a truly immersive cultural experience. Witness the artistry of a maiko performance, where traditional songs, dances, and music come together to create a captivating show. Indulge in an authentic Kaiseki dinner, showcasing the delicate flavors and exquisite presentation of Kyoto cuisine. Take a leisurely stroll through a Japanese garden and enjoy the serene beauty of the surroundings. End the evening with a stop at Higashiyama-sancho Park for breathtaking night views of Kyoto.Who is this for?
This tour is perfect for travelers seeking a unique and memorable experience in Kyoto. Whether you are a culture enthusiast, a food lover, or simply looking for a magical evening in Japan, the Maiko Night Performance including Kaiseki Dinner tour caters to a wide range of interests. This experience is suitable for solo travelers, couples, families, and groups looking to immerse themselves in traditional Japanese arts and cuisine.Why book this?
Step into the world of Kyoto's geisha culture with the Maiko Night Performance including Kaiseki Dinner tour. Witness the grace and skill of maiko performers as they entertain you with their traditional arts. Indulge in a gourmet Kaiseki dinner, highlighting the best of Kyoto cuisine. Immerse yourself in the beauty of a Japanese garden and enjoy panoramic views of Kyoto at night. This tour offers a unique blend of cultural immersion and culinary delights, creating an unforgettable evening in Japan.Good to know
Guests will be provided with an on-board audio guide in English, Chinese, and Korean, ensuring a seamless and informative experience throughout the tour. The tour includes transportation from Kyoto Station via bus and complimentary drop-off at select hotels. Please note that personal expenses, drinks, and hotel pickup/drop-off (except for specific hotels) are not included in the tour package. Be prepared to be enchanted by the traditional performances and culinary delights that await you on this evening tour in Kyoto.Reviews
Travelers who have experienced the Maiko Night Performance including Kaiseki Dinner tour have raved about the authenticity and beauty of the maiko performance. Guests have praised the exquisite Kaiseki dinner and the opportunity to explore a traditional Japanese garden. Many have highlighted the cultural immersion and unique experience this tour offers, making it a must-do for anyone visiting Kyoto. Overall, reviews have been overwhelmingly positive, with guests expressing their satisfaction and appreciation for the enchanting evening they spent on this tour.Journals from our explorers at this location
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