Geisha Show in Tokyo

Many people in Kanto area call them "geisha" and in Kansai area call them "geiko". Both words mean the same, but are used differently by the locals to refer to geisha.

The word "tachikata" means the geishas who dance in the drawing room and the word "jikata" means the geishas who accompany by playing the shamisen and other instruments or by singing. Thus, both tachikata and jikata are found in a traditional geisha performance.

Yes. The geisha shows in restaurants are usually attended by local Japanese. For foreign visitors, call or email to check if reservation is accepted.

A picture with a geisha is usually appropriate in Japan. However, politely ask the geisha for permission before the picture. And make sure not to touch the geisha or take a long time.

Asakusa has one of the biggest Geisha towns in Tokyo at the back of the Sensoji Temple, the Kannon-ura Street. It is very likely to find geisha around night time.

Dressing in traditional kimono is a very popular experience among Asian tourists from China and Korea. Thus, the ladies dressed in traditional kimono are not necessarily geisha. It is very hard to distinguish a real geisha from Asian tourist dressed in traditional clothes.

Geisha are women whose profession is to entertain guests at Japanese-style establishments. They perform traditional Japanese dancing, and playing the shamisen. The apprentice geishas are called Maiko in Kyoto and Hangyoku in Tokyo. Geisha In Japan are purely professional artistes who entertain guests by performing traditional Japanese arts.