1.5 hour private experience
Location: Niigata City
Offered in Japanese, with a friendly Deeper Japan guide interpreting in your language
A minimum of 2 guests is required to book. Solo participants are welcome but will be charged the 2-person rate
Meet the Masters
What you’ll do
Enter a ryotei establishment steeped in history, surrounded by Japanese gardens, and exclusive to guests for a night of fine dining and geisha performance. In a private room, enjoy kaiseki dining featuring seasonal Niigata dishes, while geisha provide dance, performance, and entertainment. Enjoy conversation with Niigata geisha as you eat, and even grab a picture together before the night ends.
Availability
Monday to Saturday
Session 1 (18:00 - 20:00)
Session 2 (19:00 - 21:00)
Who can attend
Children must be 15+
What’s included
A private dining chamber, a traditional 10-course meal, and an assortment of local drinks
What else you should know
Please inform us of any dietary requirements at checkout, including allergies.
Access
10 minutes by car from Niigata Station
The Port of Ancient Entertainment
As a vital port city bridging river and sea, Niigata once supported booming industries and essential trade routes, both domestic and international. During the Edo Period, its prosperity gave rise to Japan’s third-largest entertainment district—second only to Tokyo and Kyoto. Lining its streets were countless teahouses, drinking establishments, and leisure locations that drew a steady stream of amusement-seekers, from sea-weary sailors to affluent merchants. Out of this lively atmosphere emerged a refined geisha culture unique to Niigata. Known locally as geigi, rather than geisha, these women dedicated years of training to perfecting music, dance, and the art of conversation. Though the city’s once-thriving nightlife has quieted, Niigata’s geisha tradition endures. At one of the city’s most historic and refined ryotei—founded over 300 years ago in the Edo Period and preserved with timeless elegance—guests can savor an evening of exquisite dining paired with geisha performance. Against a backdrop of refined architecture and seasonal cuisine, Niigata’s geisha bring history to life with graceful song, dance, and intimate conversation. A rare opportunity to experience living tradition, where Niigata’s port-town heritage still sparkles after nightfall.
Cancellation Policy
Please make your booking at least 3 days in advance. See cancellation policy here.
A detailed itinerary will be emailed to you once your booking has been confirmed.
