Kyoto Trip Overview
【OUTLINE】
Enjoy a traditional Japanese house as a maiko.
You can have a maiko experience in a real teahouse (place where geiko entertain their guests) in the Gion district, which is established in the Taisho Era (1912-1926). The main sightseeing spots in Kyoto Higashiyama are within a 10-minute walk so when you leave the teahouse, you can see the Kyoto-like townscape.
You don’t need to prepare anything. Please leave everything to the staff. You will receive four 2L-size (127×178mm) photos.
【HIGHLIGHTS】
・Change into a maiko with Japanese makeup, a gorgeous kimono and a brilliant hair ornament.
・The photographer, who knows the essence of the beauty of maiko, will take pictures in a Japanese tatami room.
・Walk around in Kyoto with sandals that only maiko wear.
Additional Info
Duration: 2 hours
Starts: Kyoto, Japan
Trip Category: Tours & Sightseeing >> Photography Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan
【OUTLINE】
Enjoy a traditional Japanese house as a maiko.
You can have a maiko experience in a real teahouse (place where geiko entertain their guests) in the Gion district, which is established in the Taisho Era (1912-1926). The main sightseeing spots in Kyoto Higashiyama are within a 10-minute walk so when you leave the teahouse, you can see the Kyoto-like townscape.
You don’t need to prepare anything. Please leave everything to the staff. You will receive four 2L-size (127×178mm) photos.
【HIGHLIGHTS】
・Change into a maiko with Japanese makeup, a gorgeous kimono and a brilliant hair ornament.
・The photographer, who knows the essence of the beauty of maiko, will take pictures in a Japanese tatami room.
・Walk around in Kyoto with sandals that only maiko wear.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Geisha and Maiko Makeover Experience in Kyoto Gion Aya, 499-8 Shimogawaracho, Higashiyama-Ku, Kyoto 605-0825 Kyoto Prefecture
Change into a maiko with Japanese makeup, a gorgeous kimono and a brilliant hair ornament.
The photographer, who knows the essence of the beauty of maiko, will take pictures in a Japanese tatami room.
Walk around in Kyoto with sandals that only maiko wear.
Stop At: Gion AYA Maiko & Geisha Makeover, 499-8 Shimokawarachō, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0825, Japan
The place of the maiko experience is only 1-minute walk away from the South Romon gate of the Yasaka Shrine. It used to be a real teahouse (place where geiko entertain their guests) in the Gion district established in Taisho Era (1912-1926). The main sightseeing spots are within a 10-minute walk from the shop.When you come to the shop you will be immediately turned into a maiko. After putting on special underwear for a kimono, Japanese makeup will follow. And last you can change into your favorite gorgeous kimono.You can then select a Japanese hair ornament that matches your style.The photoshoot is in a tatami room in a Japanese house. Our professional and experienced photographer, who knows the essence of the beauty of maiko, will take the best photos of you. After the photoshoot, your makeup, clothes and wig will be taken off. Receive the album and that is all for the experience.
Duration: 2 hours
