Niigata Hanamachi Chaya
This program offers a chance to enjoy the Niigata Furumachi Geigi (geisha) performance which has 200 years history in the traditional Kappo restaurant. Participants will also have an opportunity to play a traditional Japanese party game and take a picture with Geigi.
Come and enjoy a taste of Niigata’s hospitality!
Information
●Date 【2024】
August: 23(fri) 30(fri) 31(sat)
September: 7(sat) 14(sat) 20(fri) 21(sat)
*Further dates will be announced here as soon as decided.
●Venue
Aug.: Kappo Daizen 割烹大善 (reception is on the 2nd floor)
Sep.: Kappo Hotaru 割烹螢 (reception is on the 1st floor of the Hotel Itariaken)
●Time schedule
Aug.
11:45 Reception Open (~12:00)
12:00 Lunch Start
12:20 Geigi Appears
・Explanation of Furumachi Geigi
・Geigi Dance Performance
・Traditional Game Experience
・Photo Session with Geigi
13:20 Geigi Exits
13:40 Event Close
Sep.
11:45 Reception Open (~12:00)
12:00 Lunch Lunch (Choice of Japanese or Western Cuisine)
13:00 Move to another room
13:10 Geigi Show Start
・Explanation of Furumachi Geigi
・Geigi Dance Performance
・Traditional Game Experience
・Photo Session with Geigi
14:10 Event Close
●Capacity
30 people
●Price
5,000 yen (Including tax)
●Cancellation Policy
Cancellation of all or part of the reservation after 5:00 pm (Japan time) 2 days prior to each event date, or no-show : 100%
●To all participants
About Lunch
・For the September session, the lunch venue can be changed to Ristorante MARCOPOLO (Western-style). Please choose at the time of reservation. Please note that the venue differs between Japanese and Western cuisine.
・If you have any food allergies, please let us know at the time of reservation. We may contact you later to ask about any food allergies you may have. For the safety of you, we may have no choice but to decline to respond to your request.
・Requests for seating position cannot be accepted.
・Drinks are not included in the price. Please order and pay separately. (cash only)
About Geigi Show
・You are free to take pictures, but please refrain from taking videos.
・The MC will be in Japanese only. There are no English-speaking guides or interpreters. Multilingual information materials with detailed schedule and banquet etiquette will be provided on the day of the event.
About Event
・Please note that there may be media photographers.
・Please cooperate with a simple questionnaire after the event.
●Access Information
Kappo Daizen 割烹大善
9-1386 Higashiborimaedori Chuo-ku, Niigata-City 951-8062［MAP］
■2.5km from Niigata station ■By taxi (10 min.)
■By Route Bus
Get on the bus for B1 Bandaibashi Line at Niigata Station Bus Terminal No.6, get off at “Honcho” bus stop and walk about 7 minutes.
■Information on parking
There is no dedicated parking lot. Please use the nearby toll parking lot.
Kappo Hotaru 割烹螢
7-1574 Nishiboridori Chuo-ku, Niigata-City 951-8061［MAP］
■2.5km from Niigata station ■By taxi (10 min.)
■By Route Bus
Get on the bus for B1 Bandaibashi Line at Niigata Station Bus Terminal No.6, get off at “Furumachi” bus stop and walk about 5 minutes.
■Information on parking
① Hotel Italiaken, second basement floor ② Nissay Real Estate Nishibori Parking (Affiliated Parking Lot)
After the event, please show your parking ticket to the person in charge. If the above parking lot is full, please use the nearby paid parking lot.
●Inquiry
Niigata Visitors & Convention Bureau
Email: furumachi.geigi@nvcb.or.jp
(Communication Available in Japanese or English)
*Please make reservation by 5:00 pm 8 days prior to each date.
*Our list of accepted credit cards includes: Visa, MasterCard, JCB, Diners, Discover, American Express
