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title: The Art of Geisha Exclusive Show and Gion Walking Tour
lang: en
type: tour
city: Kyoto
country: Japan
price: 120
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.96
reviews: 149
duration_minutes: 60
duration_max_minutes: 120
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 3 of 11 (Geisha & Gion Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-11-08
data_updated: 2026-11-08
canonical: https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/tours/the-art-of-geisha-exclusive-show-and-gion-walking-tour/
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# The Art of Geisha Exclusive Show and Gion Walking Tour

**Guidekin's take:** A guided Gion walk pairs with a maiko show, time for questions and a traditional Japanese game. Japanese tea and snacks are included; children under six cannot join, and the meeting point is the Statue of Izumo-no-Okuni. 4.96 from 149 reviews at €120 per person for 1h–2h.

In our comparison: #3 of 11 in Geisha & Gion Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

Join the tour to explore the Gion district and witness a captivating Geisha show performed by a Maiko, Geisha Apprentice. You will have the time to ask questions, play a traditional Japanese game with the Geisha Apprentice.

Children under the age of 6 cannot join the tour

Meeting Point: Statue of Izumo-no-Okuni
Kawabatacho, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0076, Japan

When booking, please provide a phone number reachable during your stay in Japan and on WhatsApp. If you are a travel agent please enter the guest’s number, not the agency’s. This is so we can have a smooth interaction with guests before the tour, and provide clear information beforehand.

## Before you book

- Meeting point: This is the meeting point for the "The…
- Starts 15:00: one departure a day
- Food included: Japanese Tea and Snacks

**Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

## Key facts

- Price: from €120 per person
- Duration: 1h–2h
- Rating: 4.96/5 from 149 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: GuideMe Japan
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English
- Start times: 15:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-08

## Reviews

4.96 from 149 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 148 of 149.

- 5 stars: 146 (98%)
- 4 stars: 2 (1%)
- 3 stars: 0 (0%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 1 (1%)

## What's included

- Geisha Show
- Japanese Tea and Snacks
- English Speaking Tour Guide

## Not included

- Additional Fees
- Children under the age of 6 and below cannot join.

## Itinerary

1. **Gion** (1h) - Join us on this tour to learn about the Gion district and enjoy a performance by a Geisha Apprentice. Learn about Geisha culture, chat with the Apprentice.

## Schedule

- Runs: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
- Departures: 15:00
- Schedule last checked: 2026-11-08
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

## Meeting point

This is the meeting point for the "The Art of Geisha: Exclusive Show & Gion Walking Tour"

Look out for the guide that will be holding a board that says "GuideMe Japan".
Please arrive 10 minutes prior to the tour as we will start the tour on time and late guests will not be able to join the tour.

## Good to know

- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels

## Compared with other Geisha & Gion Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #3 of 11** | €120 | 1h–2h | 4.96 (149) | shared |
| [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 |
| [Gion & Higashiyama with a private Tour Guide in German or English](/japan/kyoto/tours/gion-higashiyama-with-a-private-tour-guide-in-german-or-english/?format=md) | €224 | 3h | 5.0 (32) | private |

Ranked #3 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. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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