Geisha dance, the sound of the shamisen, and parlour games.
Japan's performing arts, close enough to see every gesture.
A dancer (tachikata), and musicians (jikata) on shamisen and song.
Three performers bring the glamour of the flower districts to your room.
Edo tezuma water illusions, the butterfly dance, a shamisen solo —
programmes chosen so that a first visit is still an easy one.
It works particularly well for guests from abroad.
For an evening with an important client. Geisha dance and kaiseki ease the air once business is over, and the trust built here carries into the next deal. Each room stands on its own, so discretion is never in question.
English-speaking staff explain each piece as it is performed. Dance, shamisen and parlour games carry the heart of the culture past any language barrier. English programme notes are available.
A sixtieth birthday, a wedding anniversary, a retirement — the turning points of a life, given some brightness. Ask us about photographs with the geisha, or a fan printed with a name.
Classical Japanese dance by a tachikata, performed on the tatami of your own room. We choose the piece to suit the season.
Live shamisen and song from the jikata. We can also arrange koto, taishogoto or biwa.
Tosenkyo and konpira-fune bring the room to life. The rules are simple, and first-timers join in easily.
Water illusions, the butterfly dance, bowls and balls. Three hundred years of wazuma (tezuma) technique, in a 20–25 minute programme.
If you have never sat in an ozashiki before, we will talk you through the etiquette and what to enjoy. Nothing to prepare, nothing to worry about.
English-speaking staff introduce each piece — ideal when you want overseas VIPs to actually understand what they are watching.
Three performers is the standard — a tachikata, who dances, and jikata, who play shamisen and sing.
Two hours in which dinner and performance unfold together.
Dance and games are woven in around the courses as they arrive.
An ozashiki is made up of three geisha, each with her own part to play.
Will we enjoy it if it is our first ozashiki?
Certainly. Our nakai will talk you through the etiquette and what to look for. The games have simple rules, so please come as you are.
What is the minimum number of guests?
From two guests. Even a small party can watch the dance from close up. We can also host banquets of forty and above.
How do you look after guests from abroad?
English-speaking staff introduce each piece, and English programme notes are available. For French or Chinese, please ask in advance.
What is charged besides the geisha fee?
The geisha fee is from ¥55,000 per performer (two or more, two hours), plus a car fee of ¥16,500 per car (up to three people). On top of that come the kaiseki, the room charge, drinks and service charge (15% lunch, 20% dinner).
May we take photographs?
Photographs with the geisha are generally welcome. For video, please ask us. We can also arrange a professional photographer (from ¥55,000).
Can we request a particular geisha?
You may. We cannot always meet the request, so please ask as early as you can.
Three plans, according to your budget and the time you have. Each is enjoyed alongside a kaiseki dinner.
Three performers — one jikata and two tachikata. Two hours of dance, shamisen and parlour games.
¥55,000〜／per performer × 3 (tax incl., travel extra)
Inquire
The geisha, plus Edo tezuma (20–25 minutes) — water illusions and the butterfly dance.
¥431,500〜(geisha and tezuma together, tax incl.)
Inquire
Geisha, tezuma and a shamisen solo. For overseas VIPs — one evening with the best of it all.
¥631,500〜(performance only, tax incl., kaiseki extra)
Inquire| Edo tezuma | Water illusions, butterfly dance, bowls and balls (20–25 min) | ¥250,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Shamisen solo | Shamisen alone; koto or biwa instead on request (20 min) | ¥200,000 |
| Koto performance | Live koto as background music for the meal (15 min) | ¥33,000 |
| Photographer | A professional photographer (from 30 minutes), delivered as data (from 30 shots) | ¥55,000〜 |
| Sake cask & kagami-biraki | An 18-litre cask, for the toast | ¥88,000 |
| Flowers | A bouquet for a celebration or to say thank you | ¥8,800〜 |
| Cake | From size 4 (12cm) | ¥6,050〜 |
※ All prices include tax.
※ Besides the geisha fee, the kaiseki, room charge, drinks and service charge (15% lunch, 20% dinner) are additional.
※ The geisha's travel costs are charged at cost.
4 guests ＋ 2 geisha ／ private room ／ dinner
8 guests ＋ full production package ／ dinner
Call or write with the date, numbers, budget and any pieces you would like to see. We recommend booking two weeks ahead.
We book the geisha and fix the pieces and the timings, discussing the kaiseki at the same time. Then we send you a quotation.
Dinner and dance unfold together, at your own pace, in a private room. English support throughout.
After the photographs, the geisha come with us to see you out to the entrance.
We recommend booking at least two weeks ahead. If you would like an experience, entertainment has to be arranged, so please talk to us as early as you can.
Yes. Tezuma alone is ¥250,000 for a 20–25 minute programme.
That is also possible: ¥200,000 for 20 minutes. Koto, taishogoto and biwa can be discussed too.
Traditional parlour games played together with the geisha — Konpira Fune Fune, Tora Tora and the like. The rules are simple, and anyone can join in.
The geisha fee (from ¥55,000 per performer × three, travel extra) plus the kaiseki, room charge, drinks and service charge (15% lunch, 20% dinner). Quotations are free, so do ask.
Nothing fixed, though we suggest smart casual or above, as you will be sitting on tatami. We take your shoes at the entrance, so we ask that you wear socks or stockings.
Once an experience option has been confirmed, it cannot be cancelled.
Thank you for your understanding.
If it is your first time, you are in good hands.
We will help with everything from choosing the pieces to setting the room.