Nagoya’s Timeless Elegance | Exclusive Geisha Evening & Refined Kaiseki Dining
Tour Duration
Tour Duration
2.5
Hours
Starting From
Starting From
40,000
JPY/person
Size
Size
2-10
Person
Highlights
  • Enjoy a captivating geisha performance, with traditional dance, shamisen music, and graceful storytelling
  • Engage in ozashiki asobi, a refined form of entertainment where guests interact with geisha through charming games and conversation
  • Indulge in an authentic kaiseki dining experience, featuring meticulously prepared seasonal dishes in an elegant setting
  • Experience Japan’s spirit of hospitality at its finest, where every detail reflects the country’s dedication to warmth and refinement
  • Relax in a historic ryotei, an intimate and beautifully preserved venue embodying the elegance of Japan’s traditional architecture

Step into an enchanting world of refined hospitality and traditional artistry with an exclusive evening at one of Nagoya’s most prestigious ryotei—a traditional Japanese restaurant renowned for its gracious service and exquisite multi-course dining.

This immersive cultural experience offers a rare opportunity to enjoy a private geisha performance, where guests are welcomed into a world of graceful dance, shamisen music, and refined conversation. Delight in a carefully curated kaiseki dinner, a seasonal culinary masterpiece showcasing the pinnacle of Japanese cuisine.

More than just an evening of entertainment, this experience is a journey into the heart of Japan’s rich cultural heritage, where the spirit of hospitality, tradition, and artistry blend seamlessly to create an unforgettable night.

Itinerary

*Please contact us if you wish to change the start time

6:30 PM – Meet Your Guide at Gajo-en

Your English-speaking guide will greet you at the ryotei (traditional Japanese restaurant), and give you an introduction to Nagoya’s geisha culture and the significance of “ozashiki asobi” before the banquet begins.

6:45 PM – Begin Kaiseki Dinner

Settle into the graceful ambiance of the ryotei and enjoy an authentic multi-course kaiseki meal, featuring an array of delicately crafted seasonal dishes.

7:45 PM – Geisha Performance & Cultural Explanation

Witness a captivating geisha performance, with enchanting dance and shamisen music, accompanied by expert commentary from your coordinator.

8:45 PM – Interactive Ozashiki Asobi & Q&A Session

Engage in ozashiki asobi, the lively and elegant art of geisha games, designed to entertain and foster interaction between guests and geisha.

9:00 PM – Experience Ends

Bid a fond farewell to the geisha and depart from the ryotei

Meeting Point

Gajo-en
*Hotel pick-up and drop-off can be arranged for an additional fee

What's Included

What’s Included

  • Geisha performance (2 geisha)
  • Authentic kaiseki dinner
  • Interactive ozashiki asobi session
  • Professional, English-speaking guide
  • Travel Insurance

What’s Not Included

  • Drinks
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off (can be arranged for an additional fee)
  • Guide gratuities (optional)
Additional Info

Note

  • The minimum age for this experience is 7
  • Dietary Restrictions: Please inform us of any dietary restrictions or preferences at the time of booking
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off can be arranged for an additional fee
  • Experiences at other ryotei (traditional Japanese restaurants) are also available; however, prices may vary. Please contact us
  • Please contact us if you wish to change the start time
  • For groups of 11 or more, please contact us

Accessibility & Activity Level

  • Low activity level, primarily seated throughout the evening
  • Chairs and tables will be provided for comfort during dining and entertainment
  • Not wheelchair accessible due to the traditional setting

Tour Operation & Language

  • This tour is conducted in English.
    A Mandarin, French, Spanish, German, or Korean-speaking guide may be available. Please contact the supplier in advance to check availability.

What to Bring

  • Smart casual attire (Jacket not required, but no shorts or sleeveless tops)
  • Socks (as shoes will be removed upon entering the ryotei)

Booking Request

This experience is booked on request. The owner of the experience will respond to the request within 10 days

Booking & Cancellation Policy

Booking Deadline

  • Advance booking is required
  • Cut-off time: 4 weeks before departure

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation Date Cancellation Fee
7 days prior to the tour date or later 100% of the tour price
8-13 days prior to the tour date 80% of the tour price
14-20 days prior to the tour date 50% of the tour price
21-30days prior to the tour date 30% of the tour price
From the time of booking until 31 days prior to the tour date 20% of the tour price
The locations
to visit in this tour

Gajo-en
*Experiences at other ryotei (traditional Japanese restaurants) are also available; however, prices may vary

Nagoya City
Starting From
40,000 JPY/person