--- title: Private Dinner with a Geisha lang: en type: tour city: Kyoto country: Japan price: 335 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.8 reviews: 71 duration_minutes: 210 languages: [en] rank_in_category: 11 of 11 (Geisha & Gion Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-11-08 data_updated: 2026-11-08 canonical: https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/tours/private-dinner-with-a-geisha/ --- # Private Dinner with a Geisha **Guidekin's take:** Meet a geiko or maiko over dinner and watch a dance performance on a private tour for your party. A guide accompanies you; drinks cost extra unless you choose the private tea house option. 4.8 from 71 reviews at €335 per person for 3h 30m. In our comparison: #11 of 11 in Geisha & Gion Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Geisha traditions are traced to the spiritual center of Kyoto, where they were specified as geiko and maiko. Such a lovely tradition can hardly ever be enjoyed privately. From centuries ago, geiko and maiko parties have been given privately only for limited members of society. This tour makes it possible for visitors to truly experience the essence of geiko and maiko in an authentic manner. During the event, English-speaking guides will escort you around the geiko and maiko district, to be followed by a dinner or party arrangement lasting two hours. Since geiko or maiko are privately arranged only for your group, you will have the chance to fully exchange conversations with them and hear their stories which would normally not be told to the public. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Departure Point: Minamiza Kabuki Theater… - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - Starts 17:00: one departure a day - Food included: see what is included - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Age rule: Specialized infant seats are available - Non-refundable: no free cancellation **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €335 per person for the Half Kaiseki course option; other options up to €947 - Duration: 3h 30m - Rating: 4.8/5 from 71 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Operator: WaRaiDo Guide Networks - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Private tour, your party only - Guide languages: English - Start times: 17:00 - Booking: Confirmation within 48 hours, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-08 ## Reviews 4.8 from 71 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 96% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 68 of 71. - 5 stars: 64 (90%) - 4 stars: 4 (6%) - 3 stars: 1 (1%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 2 (3%) ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Half Kaiseki course | €335 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Half-course Kaiseki dinner and geiko or maiko performance at Japanese restaurant's private room | | Full Kaiseki course | €437 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Full Kaiseki dinner and geiko or maiko performance in a private room | | Private Tea House | €947 / person (for 2+ people) | English | True visit to a private teahouse, which is definitely not open to the public, the real world of the Memoirs of a Geisha. With two Geishas, Shamisen live music, sake & beer and full Kaiseki course. | ## What's included - Drinks (Only if Private Tea House is selected) - Geiko or Maiko accompaniment - Professional guide - Dinner - Geisha's dance performance at dinner time ## Not included - Drinks (available for purchase), drinks included for private tea house option - Gratuities ## Itinerary 1. **Minamiza Theater** (pass by, no stop) - Meeting location is in front of Minamiza Kabuki Theater facing the Shijo street. 2. **Gion** (3h) - Guided walk on the way to private tea house or Japanese restaurant, and private party with Maiko / Geiko accompaniment. Total 3 hours (walk + party) ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 17:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-11-08 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations. ## Meeting point Departure Point: Minamiza Kabuki Theater Address: Shijo Ohashi Higashizume, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto City, 605-0075 Directions: In front of the main gate of Minamiza Kabuki Theater facing the Shijo street Dates: Daily Return point: Concludes at the restaurant Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Public transportation options are available nearby - Specialized infant seats are available - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking - Children must be accompanied by an adult - Infant meals not included (free for Infant as long as they belong to adults guests) - Due to the nature of this tour to introduce authentic and noble traditions, which are not open to the public, the tour operator reserves the right to refuse service to passengers who do NOT respect our traditions with the proper manner. If, as a result, your tour is canceled, you will not be entitled to a refund - Minimum drinking age is 20 years in Japan ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €670 | €335 | | 4 | €756 | €189 | | 6 | €906 | €151 | Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. Shared tours in Geisha & Gion Tours start at €110 per person. ## Compared with other Geisha & Gion Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #11 of 11** | €335 | 3h 30m | 4.8 (71) | private | | [Kyoto Gion Geisha Secrets - 5 Star Walking Tour & Kyoto Snack](/japan/kyoto/tours/kyoto-gion-geisha-secrets-5-star-walking-tour-kyoto-snack/?format=md) | €110 | 3h 30m | 4.98 (244) | shared | | [Maiko Dance and Tea Ceremony on a Noh Stage in Kyoto](/japan/kyoto/tours/maiko-dance-and-tea-ceremony-on-a-noh-stage-in-kyoto/?format=md) | €127 | 1h 30m | 4.99 (79) | private | | [The Art of Geisha Exclusive Show and Gion Walking Tour](/japan/kyoto/tours/the-art-of-geisha-exclusive-show-and-gion-walking-tour/?format=md) | €120 | 1h | 4.96 (149) | shared | Ranked #11 of 11 in Geisha & Gion Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €110 to €335, median €139; typical length 2h 30m. 5 of 11 are private. 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