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Summer Cooling with Geisha Elegance at Kagaya – A Refreshing Feast

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Last updated 2026-09-25 — "The dense green shades deepen as summer days grow long; towers cast reflections in the ponds." How to spend the hot summer days? Nikken Sekkei Kagaya has prepared a series of quintessentially Japanese summer cooling secrets. Come and experience them for yourself, and create truly precious...

"The dense green shades deepen as summer days grow long; towers cast reflections in the ponds." How to spend the hot summer days? Nikken Sekkei Kagaya has prepared a series of quintessentially Japanese summer cooling secrets. Come and experience them for yourself, and create truly precious summer memories together!

Experience the exquisite performances of geisha without traveling to Japan!(Photo provided by Nikken Sekkei Kagaya)

Midsummer Cooling Night

In the movie *Memoirs of a Geisha*, geisha appear at private gatherings with their stunning beauty and exceptional skills, bringing the luxury of banquets to a climax. According to the traditional Japanese saying of geisha, "Ichigen-san o okotowari shimasu" (declining first-time or unfamiliar guests), arranging for a geisha to perform at a banquet requires an introduction from a regular customer and layered trust from the tea house before access can be granted.

However, on a clear summer night with the gentle sound of flowing water, Nikken Sekkei Kagaya, a top-tier Japanese-style hot spring inn located in Beitou, invites guests to travel back to Kanazawa 300 years ago – to the Nishi Chaya District – every evening from 6:30 PM between July 13th (Thursday) and July 17th (Monday). Witness the mysterious and luxurious "geisha performance." Among the geisha appearing at Kagaya are three performers, including Yui, the top geisha from the Nishi Chaya District. They will give a public performance at the Golden Maiden Garden on the 6th floor, showcasing the refined dances and music of master geisha, allowing guests to enjoy a cinematic geisha banquet scene without traveling to Japan. All visitors during the event period can enjoy the performance free of charge. It only happens once a year, for one week only—don’t miss this rare opportunity to experience the elegance and charm of geisha up close if you love traditional Japanese culture!

A refreshing summer feast that is both elegant and cooling. (Photography by MOOK Scenic Spots Zhang Yingying)

 Singing the Praises of a Brilliant Summer – The Cooling Feast 

Speaking of summer, one cannot overlook the classic summer scene in Japan’s seasonal landscape—“Kawadoko Cooling.” The “Cooling Feast” originates from this tradition and represents the most luxurious enjoyment for Japanese nobility in summer. Following Japanese tradition, Nikken Sekkei Kagaya holds the “Cooling Feast” within the inn, inviting you to participate in the limited-time “Japanese Tableware Gourmet Feast” from July 14th (Friday) to July 16th (Sunday) and spend the hot summer days elegantly!
 
The chef at Nikken Sekkei Kagaya says: “The vessels that hold the food are like the kimono of the cuisine!” Subtle and understated, yet deeply intriguing—like brilliant fireworks lighting up the summer night sky. They blend their unique charm and bring out the utmost deliciousness of the dishes as the unsung heroes behind this feast, adding even more sparkle. The “Japanese Tableware Gourmet Feast” pairs seasonal delicacies with vividly colored Koguro-yaki tableware, conveying an elegant and playful sense of coolness through these luxurious vessels—like participating in a multi-sensory luxurious banquet. Guests who attend the “Japanese Tableware Gourmet Feast” will receive one “Public Bath Holiday Voucher.” Additionally, at the same time, the 6F Yamaran Hall is hosting the “Gorgeous Koguro-yaki Lovers’ Gathering,” where you can bring your favorite tableware home and continue enjoying the beauty of the season.

A rare once-a-year, one-week performance by geisha from Kanazawa’s Nishi Chaya District coming to Taiwan. (Photo provided by Kagaya Nikken Sekkei)

"Five Consecutive Years of Japanese Tableware Gourmet Feast"

Time │ July 14 (Fri) – July 16 (Sun), 12:00–13:30
Location │ 6F Matsukaze Hall
Price │ NT$1,980 + 10% per person
All participants will receive one Public Bath Holiday Voucher (worth NT$1,500)
Reservation phone │ 02-2891-1238 (advance reservation required)

[One session per day, limited to 30 VIPs per session. Reservation deadline is July 10.] 
Concurrent Event: "Gorgeous Koguro-yaki Lovers' Gathering"
Location │ 6F Yamaran Hall
Time │ 11:00–20:00 (No reservation needed)
For details, please visit the Nikken Sekkei Kagaya official website.

  

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