I had a fantastic time at Gion Hatanaka's maiko performance. Visitor's not only get to see traditional geisha dances performed to accompaniment by the shamisen, but also speak to the geisha and ask them questions. My Japanese can use a lot of work, but they...More

So much fun. The food is delicious, gorgeous, and will fill you up. The Geisha and Maiko are friendly and wonderful at their craft. We were able to watch them dance, talk to them (with a translator), and play bar games with them. And yes...More

Awesome experience...my wife and I visited Kyoto and had to see a Geisha! Great food and authentic experience.

The Geiko and Maiko were stupendous. This was my first time in Kyoto and I’m glad that I spent the money for this experience. Experience came with a seven course meal, unlimited alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. Performance included a traditional solo Geiko dance and a...More

One of the ultimate Japanese experiences is an evening of (wholesome) entertainment by the authentic Geisha – a tall order indeed. Unless you have impressive connections within the country, it’s an all but impossible to arrange. However, Gion Hatanaka in Kyoto offers the next best...More

This was the highlight of our Kyoto evening outing. Gion Hatanaka is located near the Yasaka Shrine, we were greeted by English speaking staff. One thing to warn diners: you must remove your shoes before stepping up to the main room. They invited us in...More

We wondered if this would be a tourist trap and while yes it is clearly something that tourists do, it is a really fantastic experience. There was something like 25-30 guests when we went on tables of 4 and the food and rink kept coming!...More