Kyoto · DINNER EXPERIENCES
These are the 12 dinner experiences worth a day of the trip, each with its price, its length and the detail that sets it apart. If you only compare a few, compare the top three.
Walk Gion with a local guide, learn geiko traditions, meet an apprentice maiko, and watch a dance over dinner in Kyoto.
“Fantastic experience ! Would highly recommend. Fascinating place and Gion is a beautiful place and it was great meeting apprentice Geisha. Our tour guide Ken was knowledgeable and witty ! Your was not rushed”
Walk through Gion, enjoy a multi-course Kyoto dinner, and meet a maiko for dance, games, and conversation in a small group.
“It was really fun to have dinner in a small little teahouse but private room for only our group. The maiko was very sweet and it was interesting getting to know her life and her ambitions. Great experience to learn more about Japan”
Enjoy a Kyoto kaiseki dinner with maiko entertainment, traditional games, seasonal dishes, drinks, photos, and questions in an old wooden restaurant.
“Firstly, this experience was with a Maiko only. I'm not sure why the listing is incorrect.”
Spend an evening in Kyoto’s Gion with a local guide, kaiseki-style dinner, unlimited sake, and a private geiko or maiko performance.
“We was very happy and also the same time learn lots of history of geisha. And our guide is amazing!! Very nice and helpful!!”
Share a private Kyoto dinner with a geiko or maiko, enjoy traditional dance, explore Gion, and learn the customs behind Japan’s geisha culture.
“We went with family members and this was some of their feedback: - "Dinner yesterday was a once in a lifetime experience to get to enjoy time with a living model of Japanese tradition. Truly an unforgettable experience." - "It was very enjoyable, it was very interesting to get to know about their life’s and what it takes to become one, as well as experiencing their dances and fun practices to entertain the customers. It was a memorable experience." - "The geiko dinner was amazing, we had such a blast! In the picture she is playing a drinking game with us! And our guide was wonderful, really informative and super…”
Walk Kyoto’s Gion and Pontocho at dusk, sample local treats, and enjoy a 10-course kaiseki dinner with a small group and local guide.
“Our guide Akari was excellent. The tour was really interesting and she gave us just the right amount of information with out it becoming an academic exercise so that it was still great fun. Our meal was very good.”
Walk Gion with a local, enjoy Kyoto cuisine and sake, then meet a maiko for dance, games, conversation, and a group photo.
“Our guide was fun, happy and loved her job. We enjoyed her company. The Gieko that cam me to our dining room was so talented, funny and very much enjoyed talking with her!”
Meet a Kyoto Maiko over traditional dinner, tea ceremony, dances, games, questions, and photos in a 90-minute cultural program.
“Nous avons préféré la partie spectacle et jeux. Nous avons moins apprécié le mélange de groupes différents en simultané (repas et préparation de thé pour certains). Le repas n'était pas vraiment à notre goût et ne sentait pas grand chose, mais typique. Pour finir manque de décors (pas de paravent). Globalement satisfait quand même.”
Share a Kyoto dinner with geisha and maiko, enjoy Japanese cuisine, and ask questions in a small group of no more than 10 people.
“Showed up to the location and found no sign of the venue or the event host. Tried messaging the host and no response. A friendly neighbor saw me wandering around confused and tried to help, he asked at some restaurants and we discovered the venue had “gone oRead more”
Share a kaiseki dinner with a geisha or maiko, enjoy traditional music and dance, and walk Kyoto’s atmospheric Gion streets in a small group.
“A wonderful evening with a Geisha in an intimate atmosphere and a delicious dinner. I definitely recommend this experience if you are traveling to Kyoto.”
