• This tour is accompanied by a National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter. At Gion Corner, enjoy some of Japan’s traditional performing arts such as a traditional Kyoto dance, tea ceremony, flower arrangement, koto music, bugaku (court dance and music), kyogen (traditional Japanese comic theater), bunraku (Japanese puppet theatre), or a noh play. Either bunraku or noh depending on the season.
• From Gion Corner to Gion Yoshi-Ima, enjoy a stroll while taking in the atmosphere of the town of Gion beautifully lit by paper lanterns in the evening.
• This tour offers a special experience of having tea by candlelight in a traditional tea room in the courtyard of the ryokan.
• Relish a Zen-style dinner focused on vegetarian cuisine.

Take in the best of traditional Japanese performing arts all on one stage, followed by an authentic dining experience. Accompanied by an informative guide at Gion Corner, customers can watch a dance performance by maiko, the art of flower arrangement, court music, puppet theater, and more. Then enjoy a tea ceremony by candlelight and a Japanese-style dinner. Pick-up by taxi from a designated Kyoto hotel is included. Enjoy personalized attention on this small-group tour.