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Reviews

• Meiko Magic

  Michelle B,

  Feb 2, 2025

  5.0

  Ken was so passionate about the history of geisha and that we continue to be respectful of its beauty and sacrifice. What an awesome opportunity to walk the streets, hear the stories and to meet a Meiko and have her perform for us. I highly recommend this tour.

• ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Fascinating and Authentic Glimpse into Kyoto’s Geisha Culture With Ken

  Gilberto A,

  Jan 30, 2025

  5.0

  The Discover Geisha Arts: Gion Cultural Walk & Geisha Show was an incredible experience that offered a rare and insightful look into Kyoto’s rich traditions. Walking through the historic streets of Gion, guided by an expert who shared fascinating stories about the geisha (geiko) and maiko culture, truly brought the area to life. The highlight of the evening was the intimate geisha performance. Watching a maiko gracefully perform traditional dances and interact with guests was mesmerizing. It was a rare opportunity to see the beauty, elegance, and dedication behind this centuries-old art form. The Q&A session afterward was also a great way to learn more about their daily lives and training. The experience was well-organized, engaging, and deeply immersive. Whether you’re a history enthusiast, a culture lover, or just looking for a unique experience in Kyoto, this tour is a must-do! Highly recommended for anyone wanting to experience the magic of Gion.

• An Incredible Once-in-a-Lifetime Experience

  Cheryl N,

  Jan 25, 2025

  5.0

  This was the best tour I’ve ever taken. My son and I took the Gion Cultural Walk and Geisha Show with Kenta as our guide. Kenta had a way of making history come to life as we walked the neighborhood, stopping at significant locations along the way. The information was foundational to help us understand the cultural significance of Geishas, or Geiko as they are called in Kyoto, and Maikos. The walk through the neighborhood also helped us understand the life of Geikos. The tour led us to a tea house where we enjoyed tea and meeting a beautiful Maiko. We shared a highly informative Q&A session before experiencing a gracefully beautiful dance by a Geiko apprentice. Considering there are only 500 Geishas in all of Japan, this was a rare opportunity to experience something very few people ever see. If you are in Kyoto, do not miss this fascinating Japanese treasure. Thank you Kenta from Ken’s Tour of Kyoto. The entire experience was unforgettable!!

• Geisha walk with Kento

  Wendy W,

  Jan 15, 2025

  5.0

  This was an awesome experience. Kento was very knowledgeable and he did an excellent job of educating us on the life of a gui-ko. Lunch with the mai ko was really special. Highly recommend.

• A wonderful tour with a fantastic end

  Tom W,

  Dec 20, 2024

  5.0

  Kenta was fantastic and extremely knowledgeable. He kept excusing himself for “bad English” despite the fact he very much was near fluent, and able to relay the history and information of Gion Kobu and Miyagawa Cho. Never before would I have expected to learn so much about Geiko and Maiko, and the intricacies of their practices and training is really something. There is a lot of fetishisation of Geisha/Geiko/Maiko in the west, due to popular media portrayals, and Kenta (and of course our lovely Maiko Miyo) were more than happy to provide as much information as possible, especially to remove western negative preconception's.