In a nutshell

Have you every seen a traditional performance of the Japanese arts? With this tour, you can enjoy some of Japan's most famous art forms live - such as Kyomai, the traditional dance of the Maiko (apprentice Geishas) - as well as visiting the renowned Kiyomizu Temple! A tour that combines sacred sites, tradition and fun!

Main stops

Evening show with traditional performance arts
Kiyomizu Temple

The programme

We'll set off by bus from the port of Kobe towards magnificent Kyoto! Our first stop will be at Kiyomizu Temple, a place of rare beauty and a UNESCO world heritage site, where you can dive into Japanese culture and spirituality. Wander through its gardens, and don't miss out on its panoramic terrace. Silence is a precious companion, enabling you to fully appreciate this sacred place, so try to contain your enthusiasm as you take photos and explore the temple. You're surrounded by beauty, but you're also in a sacred place.

Once the spiritual moment has come to an end, it's time to set off for another real gem: the best theater performance in the city! Once you arrive at Gion Kobu, Kyoto's Geisha neighborhood, we'll head to the theater to watch a show which features seven of the most incredible Japanese arts, all on the same stage. And no - it's not one of those boring museum-style shows: instead, you'll watch chanoyu (the art of preparing tea like a Zen master), the hypnotic music of the koto, floral ikebana compositions that will make you say “wow”, the dance of bugaku which is more elegant than a high fashion show, and kyogen comedy, which will have you rolling on the floor with laughter, as well as the most anticipated moment of all: Kyomai, the traditional dance of the Maiko (apprentice Geishas), who will enchant you with dancing, singing and games.

Good to know

During the bus trip, you'll be provided with a Japanese-style meal in a basket.