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Authentic Geisha Performance with Dinner in Tokyo

Recommended by 94% of travelers
Tokyo, Japan
  • 2 hours (approx.)
  • Group discounts
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Savor a multi-course kaiseki dinner while you’re entertained by a live geisha performance. A host greets you at an authentic Japanese restaurant in Tokyo during this evening experience. Settle in with your small group as you’re served traditional dishes. Converse with the geisha who are trained in dance, music, and the art of communication—an interpreter will also help.
  • Be entertained by geishas schooled in traditional arts
  • Small-group experience ensures personalized service
  • Learn more about Japanese culture during an evening out
  • This evening experience leaves your day free for other activities

What's Included

  • Elegant Japanese Dining Course
  • Authentic geisha performance and entertainment
  • English interpreter
  • Photo opportunities with geisha and commemorative moments
  • Chair seating is default unless otherwise specified
  • Transportation to/from attractions
  • Gratuities (Optional)
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting and Pickup

Operating hours
.6:00 pm

Departure Point

  • Sansyūya, 4-chōme-17-3 Honjo, Sumida City, Tokyo 130-0004, Japan

What To Expect

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Sansyūya

Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • PLEASE FILL OUT THE TOUR FORM: After your booking, you will receive a link to the Geisha Form (within 24 hours) that asks for pertinent information required for this booking. Please ensure that this Geisha Form is completed accurately at least 10 days before your tour date.
  • Chair seating is default unless otherwise specified
  • Children must be age 10 or older and accompanied by an adult
  • Private dinner events for your group are available upon request (if selected option).
  • Pending Approval: The dinner may need a minimum of 6 to 8 people to book. When you make a booking, you will be placed on a waiting list until more people have confirmed their booking for the same date, or you will be asked to reschedule to a different day to attend this tour. Confirmations regarding your booking will be sent at least 5 days before your activity date.
  • For events with less people, the company may still proceed with the event and in which only one geisha will attend.
  • Depending on availability (especially during peak season), there may be only one geisha attending the event. In addition, the venue may change depending on availability and group size.
  • Non-Smoking: All seats are non-smoking; there are designated areas outside for those who would like to smoke.
  • If you want to do private geisha event, we recommend booking 2 geisha for more than 5 people.
  • All-you-can-drink Option: For groups of 10 or more people, nomihodai (all-you-can-drink) is available at 2,900 JPY per person, payable in cash at the venue. At the time of booking, please let Japan Awaits know that you would like to include nomihodai (all-you-can-drink). For groups of 9 or less people, nomihodai is not available.
  • Moderate Cancellation Policy:
  • We will charge a cancellation fee of 100% if booking is cancelled 14 days or less before event
  • We will charge a cancellation fee of 50% if booking is cancelled 21 days or less before event
  • We will charge a cancellation fee of 25% if booking is cancelled 30 days or less before event
  • How far in advance should I book?
  • Preparing an event requires some time, especially if reservations for restaurants or other venues are required. We recommend making a reservation as early as possible. Ideally, it should be 3 months before your travel date, or 1 month before the travel date at the very least. We may not be able to arrange your event in time so your booking request may be cancelled and you will receive a full refund.
  • The Geisha Experience is a group dinner for about 6 – 20 guests
  • Wheelchair Accessibility: Shansuya, where the Geisha dinner will take place, is a traditional Japanese restaurant (ryotei) with an architectural design reflecting classic Japanese style. Please note that the venue does not have an elevator, and guests will need to navigate approximately two or three floors to reach the dining room.
  • Japan Awaits is a licensed tour operator in Japan, with hundreds of registered and vetted tour guides nationwide. We offer tours in any location in Japan and manage all details, including transportation and tickets. Visit Japan Awaits to learn more about our tours or inquire about a custom experience today.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

Cancellation Policy

This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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Reviews

4.7
based on 102 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Amazing, Fantastic and Entertaining

LukiaBarbara_M, Aug 2025
Fantastic worth every penny we paid. Learning about the Geisha’s tradition and ceremonies was so interesting. Food was flavoursm. Time chatting to Geisha one on one was fascinating. An experience we will never forget.

Great experience. Not handicapped accessible

Cindy_W, Jun 2025
This was a one of a kind adventure. We were so fortunate to book this tour. However, people need to be aware that they will have to climb stairs. It might keep someone handicapped, unable to take the tour.

Off The Beaten Path

Patrick_C, May 2025
Instructions on how to get there was very thorough. The translator and the Geisha were very thoughtful and easy to communicate with. There was a lot of food - more than I could eat, all well made. We really ended up having a lot of fun and would recommend this as an activity for a truly Japanese experience.

Good Japanese experience

Robin_D, May 2025
Geishas were experienced, friendly and knowledgeable. Translator did a great job. Food felt authentic. Overall, it was a good experience. My group's only comment was the environment. Sparsely decorated. Wall were a bland color with very little decoration. Perhaps this is a rented space where a couple decorations are brought in. Overall, we enjoyed the experience, but perhaps a bit pricey.

A must!

Clarissa_A, Apr 2025
I was surprised that it was only my fiance and I! We ran a bit late switching between trains and a bus. I called right away and were very understanding. It's tricky to find the location. But a hostess found us wandering around and guided us to the restaurant. The location is an absolute gem! A little garden in the front with a staircase. Traditional Japanese rooms. We sat in a western style chairs and table but the room was traditional tatami. The food was amazing but my personal mistake; I wasn't super hungry.. so BRING YOUR APPETITE! They had some of the best cuts of fish that I had throughout my 2 week journey across the country of Japan! Our Geisha was amazing and answered all our questions about Tokyo Geishas. We learned the difference between Kyoto and Tokyo Geishas because of her! We also received recommendations on our travel from her and our interpreter. Make sure you bring a bag! We were spoiled with guide books! Her performance was graceful and the interpreter explained her performance to us when it was completed to avoid any interruption. Drinking games were a riot! The sadness part was leaving! Go and do this!

Geisha performance and dinner

Gershon_B, Apr 2025
Amazing performances by the Geishas with a traditional Japanese dinner. Very educational. Highly recommend.

Fascinating cultural experience

Gavin_H, Mar 2025
Learn about Geisha history and enjoy a unique element of Japanese culture with traditional Geisha entertainment combined with delicious food. In addition, participate in some fun games.

Good food and...

Gary_G, Nov 2024
Good food and entertainment. I really enjoyed watching the geisha’s performance. I thought that it was a throwback into another era.

Geisha Experinot to be miss

DavidB_C, Nov 2024
Great experience with a dinner and performance with geisha. It was nice talking (thru translation) to them and playing fun games.

Great learning experience for Geisha

PeterGore, Sep 2024
Very entertaining and informative session with our Geishas. The food was challenging but it showed us a different culture as long as you keep an open mind.

Avoid, avoid, avoid. Not authentic at all and very overpriced.

Claire_H, Jul 2024
Steer clear. Overpriced and by far the most expensive thing we did in Japan, and not worth it. I’m pregnant and had outlined I couldn’t eat raw food and needed seafood cooked through and served hot. This did not occur. I contacted both Viator and Japan Awaits and their responses have been pathetic, dismissing what I have said each time and saying I am wrong. How can I be wrong about what I experienced? As well, compared to the history of geishas that we learned of in Kyoto on a walking tour, this dinner experience was not authentic at all. No info provided regarding the history of geishas, processes and training to become a geisha etc. The interpreter didn’t interpret much so we weren’t able to converse much with the geishas. The food was tasteless and for the price we paid was not enough, my parents bought food on the way home as they were still hungry. I obviously did too because I couldn’t eat half of what I was served. All I’ve been offered is a 15% discount on a future experience. I asked instead for a 15% refund and was told no. I am 7 months pregnant now and live a ten hour flight away, so a 15% discount on another experience is useless and a total slap in the face.

Dinner with Geisha

Joan_G, Jul 2024
Performance by Geisha woman and delicious dinner . We were able to ask her any questions about her life with the interpreter from Viator

Authentic experience

Anthony_G, Jul 2024
The host was very polite and informative. The Geishas were beautiful, friendly and entertaining. Would definitely recommend.

Wonderful experience!

Wendy_L, Jun 2024
Fascinating experience. We felt very fortunate to have the ability to ask questions and spend time with the Geisha especially since their numbers are substantially dwindling. The music and dance were special and playing the Geisha games was really fun.

A night with a Geisha

ira_s, May 2024
What an unusual and enjoyable evening. I can't remember the name of the geisha girl, but our guide Musuko Igarashi, both were excellent. Our entire group had had great time experiencing a different culture.

Fantastic experience

Ajit_P, Apr 2024
We had booked a private show. It was a wonderful experience. Both Kodemari and Ponco were great hosts, awesome musicians and dancers. The geisha games were fun too!

Don’t go to Tokyo without doing this !!

Alan_M, Mar 2024
From start to finish this was excellent, loads of time to explore the world of a Geisha girl - loads of food and fun with complementary Sake. Would 100% recommend .

Geiza performance and dinner

StellaJimenez, Mar 2024
Hospitality was amazing, very professional and entertaining . They allowed us to embrace their culture. Engaged and seerved us with love

Great experience!

Shawnee_M, Mar 2024
The translators were very energetic and professional and made sure we knew what was going on, what we were eating, the etiquette for geisha, etc. Their English was excellent!

Wonderful evening with Geisha culture

Andrea_W, Feb 2024
The Geisha dinner and show was great. They served Keiseki menu which included delicious sashimi and several other dishes. We only saw 1 Geisha and she answered questions about the culture and performed the fan dance and a couple drum songs. The drinking games were fun with the Geisha . I would recommend this event if you have an evening free in Tokyo.

Geisha - Authentic and Awesome

Dennis_A, Dec 2023
My family had a great time. The guides to a wonderful job helping you understand what the geisha and also hell you have a more in depth conversation with her. The performance is authentic and these wonderful ladies’ talents are in full display. The dinner was good as well but the geishas’ hosting is what truly makes the experience.

Do not miss

Christina_W, Oct 2023
This was absolutely incredible! Not only do you learn the history of the geisha, how geisha in the past differ from current geisha and the differences in geisha in Japan, you get a wonderful meal, and to meet real geisha. They are like ballerinas and their art and music is so amazing. Such great company and was one of the best experiences we did on our trip. You cannot miss this! Exceptional!

Unforgettable experience 🙏

Maria_R, Jul 2023
Definitely very interesting culture, we learned some of their culture very important to keep continuing their tradition, very happy that we were able to enjoy their culture, thank everyone for welcoming us. God bless them🙏

An Experience of A Lifetime

Jennifer_O, Jul 2023
Traditional Japanese dinner with a Geisha to entertain you was on my bucket list. Decided to book this experience and it did not disappoint. My husband and I had a wonderful time. There was plenty of delicious food and entertainment. My favorite moment was playing traditional Geisha drinking games, though I lost every round. It was a lot of fun. Our Geisha, Yukimi, and our translator were wonderful. Both were knowledgeable and provided excellent service. I would highly recommend booking this experience, it will not disappoint.

Fun geisha

Debi_T, Jun 2023
Enjoyable experience, way too much food, good entertainment. Lots of stairs to access, need to warn if gave problem with stairs

Wonderful experience, well worth the money.

Emily_M, Jun 2023
A wonderful experience. Ended up just being two guests, Mami H, our guide/interpreter, and Geisha Yukimi Onee-San. We got to ask pretty much whatever we liked and she showed us a couple of games. Food was also delicious. The location was a bit hard to find. Google navigated us to the right building, but you had to go to the side and up to the second floor to the entry door, then up to third floor. Luckily a nice lady at the restaurant (also on second floor) led us to the right spot.

Date night

Allison_E, Jun 2023
It was a wonderful date night. The Geisha and the translator helped us to understand the history of this dying traditon of the culture.

Extraordinary Experience

Rosy_F, Apr 2023
The best, most authentic experience in Japan!!! Geisha & the musician were so elegant and multi-talented. The Geisha was completely down to earth, very friendly & created a relaxed & very very fun evening of talking, eating, drinking & playing games!!! We walked back to our hotel with big smiles on not believing this dinner would be so extraordinary. Thank You so much for everything. XOXOXO.

Mrs

Johara_T, Apr 2023
Everything was amazing thank you for the experience . Authenticity, interaction, understanding the culture in a wonderful form, and the traditional food was great.

Learning about the life...

Brendan_J, Apr 2023
Learning about the life of Geishas in Modern Japan and interacting with them in games, dancing, questions and answers.

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