Meeting location

An interpreter guide will pick you up at your hotel of accommodation for your convenience so you do not have to worry about the meeting location!

Transportation

You will travel by taxi with the informative guide who will give you a rare cultural perspective about the Kagai.

Arriving at the Ochaya-tea house

The Ochaya is one that declines first time customers without referrals. The area is a well preserved district of Kyoto that has a unique charming character. It’s like stepping into another world!

Entering the tea and bar room in the Ochaya.

You will have your own elegant room. You can have a relaxing time.

Maccha-powdered green tea

Maiko will appear! Cute Maiko will serve you Maccha-powdered green tea.

Lecture

You will hear an interesting lecture about Maiko-Geiko trainee, Geiko-Geisha of Kyoto and other unique cultural points about Kagai. A “lecture” sounds formal and complicated, but it will be really easy to understand and informative, even if you do not have any prior knowledge about them.

Socialize with the Maiko

You can talk directly to Maiko about anything from the contents mentioned in the lecture to even personal things. Although their professionalism may come off as intimidating, they are actually quite friendly and will instantly make you a big fan of them!

Mai (Japanese traditional dance)

You are in the lively Gion area. But here is another world. Watching the Mai-Japanese traditional dance will bring you a strong sense of calm. You may forget about taking pictures while entranced by the performance, but do not miss the chance.

Photoshoot together

Heading back to your hotel

Say goodbye to Maiko at an Ochaya and return to your hotel with the interpreter guide. An exciting hour has passed in the blink of an eye! For all you know, the experience may make you want to enjoy a real Ochaya banquet in an A or B evening course.