John Williams' excellent score is dominated by Japanese instrumentations, abetted by Western-style thematic work soulfully played by cellist Yo-Yo Ma and violinist Itzhak Perlman. Williams' score has been nominated for a Golden Globe Award.

Track list:
01.Sayuri's Theme
02.The Journey To The Hanamachi
03.Going To School
04.Brush On Silk
05.Chiyo's Prayer
06.Becoming A Geisha
07.Finding Satsu
08.The Chairman's Waltz
09.The Rooftops Of The Hanamachi
10.The Garden Meeting
11.Dr. Crab's Prize
12.Destiny's Path
13.A New Name ... A New Life
14.The Fire Scene And The Coming of War
15.As The Water ...
16.Confluence
17.A Dream Discarded
18.Sayuri's Theme And End Credits