Kanazawa Geiko Experience 2026-27
A Special Opportunity to Experience Kanazawa’s Teahouse Culture
‘Kanazawa Geiko Experience 2026–27’ will start in May!
Scheduled dates: Saturdays from May 16, 2026 to March 20, 2027 (Excluding July, August, and the New Year holidays)
Tickets go on sale from 10:00 am on Thursday 2 April 2026!
*In Kanazawa,geisha is called geiko.
Kanazawa is home to three historic teahouse districts: Higashi, Nishi, and Kazue-machi.
In these districts, around 40 geikos (geishas) continue to preserve and share the refined traditions of Japanese hospitality.
Traditionally, teahouses in Kanazawa do not accept first-time visitors without an introduction. However, this special program was created by the City of Kanazawa to help preserve and pass on this unique cultural heritage.
During the experience, you will enjoy elegant geiko (geisha) dances, traditional music performances such as taiko drumming, and may even have the chance to interact with the geiko (geisha).
We invite you to take part in this unforgettable cultural experience.
Important Information for Participants (Please Read Carefully)
Teahouses are refined cultural spaces where traditional customs and etiquette are deeply valued.
This program offers a rare opportunity to experience an authentic teahouse setting and its atmosphere firsthand. To help preserve its atmosphere and traditions, we kindly ask all participants to be mindful of appropriate behavior and to remain respectful of the cultural setting at all times.
We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in following the guidelines below.
■ Please handle the interior of the teahouse with care, as it is very delicate.
■Bare feet are not permitted. Please wear socks at all times.
If it is raining, please bring an extra pair of socks and change into a clean, dry pair upon entering the teahouse.
■ The event will take place in a tatami room on the second floor of the teahouse.
Please note that there is no elevator, and the stairs may be steep.
■ Seating is on cushions (zabuton) placed on tatami flooring.
You are not required to sit formally—please feel free to sit comfortably.
■Drinking alcohol is not permitted.
■Please be respectful and mindful of the teahouse, geiko (geisha), and other guests.
If inappropriate behavior occurs, you may be asked to leave.
■ Preschool-aged children are not permitted to enter or participate.
Information
- Organizer
- Kanazawa City Tourism Association
See All Plans Run by this Travel Operator - Price
- Adult 5,000 yen/ Student 2,500 yen(Under university students)
（ *Children aged 5 and under cannot participate the event） - Inclusions
- ＊tea and traditional sweets
- Date
- designated Saturdays
May. 16, 2026 (Sat)–March. 20, 2027 (Sat) - Notes
- ※Held on a designated Saturday during the period
Excludes July, August, and New Year Holidays
Please refer to the event calendar for the dates
- Time
- 13:00–
- Duration
- About 60 minutes
- Location
- Teahouses in
Higashichaya District
Nishichaya District
Kazuemachichaya District
- Parking Capacity
- 0
- Capacity
- 10–20 people ※ Capacity of 10 people per teahouse
- Cancellation
- Please note that the following cancellation charges and a refund charge of JPY 300 per person will apply if the booking is cancelled.
【Cancellation & Refund Charges】
(1)From the purchase untill 8days to the day of the event:Cancellation charge do not apply,but Refund charge(JPY 300 per person)will apply.
(2) From 2 to 7 days prior to the day of the event: 30% of the fee & refund charge
(3) A day before the event: 50% of the fee & refund charge
(4) The day of the event: 100% of the fee
Organizer
- Address
- 1-1 Kinoshinbomachi, Kanazawa City, Kanazawa Station
- Business Day
- Monday through Friday (closed on Saturdays, Sundays, National holidays, and year-end new year holidays)
- Business Hours
- 9:00～17:45
- Phone
- 076-232-5555
- office@visitkanazawa.jp
- Website
- https://visitkanazawa.jp/en/
Book Now
- Online Booking Page
- Links to an external site.
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