Top 10 Things to Do in Tokyo, Japan – No.1: A Dreamlike Japanese Experience: Geisha Sake Tasting and Karaoke in Kagurazaka, Tokyo

A Dream Evening with Geisha: Sake Tasting, Karaoke, and Timeless Elegance in Japan

Have you ever imagined enjoying a sake tasting with a geisha by your side—and then singing karaoke together in a private room in Japan? Such a dreamlike experience is available at a long-established ryotei in Kagurazaka, one of Tokyo’s most refined cultural districts. Here, geisha culture goes beyond just dance and traditional games—it offers a deeper, more personal encounter with Japan’s living traditions.

As the finale of our first installment in the “Top 10 Things to Do in Tokyo, Japan” series—titled “Exclusive Premium Geisha Banquet”—we offer an exclusive optional add-on: sake tasting and karaoke with geisha. This special program was created in collaboration with Ms. Ayumi Terada, the proprietress of Ryotei Yukimoto, and our team.

Experience Ozashiki Asobi and Sake Tasting with Geisha in Tokyo

In a ryotei geisha banquet, guests enjoy ozashiki asobi—a blend of geisha performances and traditional games. The essence of ozashiki asobi lies in playful interaction. It’s not just about watching; it’s about how joyfully you can spend time with the geisha.

Sake tasting is already an immensely popular activity among international travelers—and pairing it with elegant, kimono-clad geisha in a ryotei takes that experience to another level. Imagine combining the beloved ozashiki asobi with a refined sake tasting; it truly becomes an ideal, dreamlike experience.

Within the tatami room, geisha traditionally pour sake and beer for guests, and themselves. Because of this practice, many geisha are highly knowledgeable about sake—some even became geisha out of a love for it. Many are quite the drinkers! That’s why we designed our sake-tasting game: guests read a description of a sake bottle (translated into their language), taste, then guess the label. Picture a sake tasting with geisha—a delightful, interactive game.

It’s not only sake: beer and Japanese whisky tastings are also available. Please contact us for details.

Sing with a Geisha? Yes, in a Hidden Ryotei Karaoke Room

Next, karaoke with geisha. Beneath Ryotei Yukimoto lies a secret karaoke private room, rarely used—and reserved now for guest performances alongside geisha. This private space offers a rare chance to see the real, relaxed side of geisha.

Many geisha are karaoke fans. Having trained in classical singing, such as nagauta and kiyomoto, they are true professionals when they sing. They often gather together to sing modern songs at karaoke. Just imagine a kimono-clad geisha performing a modern pop duet song—or even singing it together with you. It’s a magical and truly unforgettable experience of ozashiki asobi.

Moreover, since the karaoke room is inside the ryotei, it offers comfort even on rainy days—no need to rush across streets or get wet.

Dance, Sake, Karaoke—Your Perfect Night with Geisha

After a traditional ozashiki asobi of performances and games, followed by sake tasting and karaoke with geisha, what could be better? This is truly the ultimate ozashiki asobi experience. For more details, please feel free to contact us.

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How to Access Kagurazaka

The Kagurazaka area is conveniently located within 30 minutes of any major station in Tokyo. This is because Kagurazaka is situated in the heart of Tokyo, at the center of the Yamanote Line. Please come and visit this convenient and charming Kagurazaka.