Our family really enjoyed the entire experience and was fortunate to be able to talk to Tomichie directly and exchange experiences about each other's lives. I highly recommend this - they are also very accommodating to my children (age 1 and 4).
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Activity Date: | 2019/03/11 |
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It was wonderful to have this authentic experience. Great environment both the teahouse mother and the geiko-san were gracious and accommodating. They're truly dedicated to the geisha art and educating people about.
We learned so much and enjoyed our time at the Tomikiku tea house.
I would highly recommend. This is one of the highlights of our trip!
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Activity Date: | 2019/02/27 |
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10年程前、某大手旅行会社J〇Bのオプショナルツアーで一度体験しましたがお座敷遊びは子供も楽しめるゲーム。今回同伴した友人がお座敷遊びがしたいと言う事で舞、抹茶、お座敷遊び、撮影がセットになった60分があっという間でした。貴重な体験とはこう言う事を言うのではないでしょうか?富菊の富津愈さん、有り難うございました。
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Activity Date: | 2019/02/21 |
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It was an excellent tour with a wonderful tour guide. I recommend to anyone who is interested in Japan history and enjoys Sake tasting.
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Activity Date: | 2019/02/16 |
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We were not quite sure what to expect from this. It is really hard to meet Maiko in private but thanks to Veltra we were able to meet a real Maiko (actually a Geiko), talk with her and have our photos taken with her.
We had all the time the we wanted to be with her, we never felt like we were rushed. The Maiko spoke English and she was an absolute delight to be seen. We will never forget this time. Thank you so much Veltra!.
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Activity Date: | 2018/12/25 |
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家族で参加しました。
初めて間近で舞妓さんを見られて良かったです。
舞妓さんの話し言葉も本当に「〜どす」って話すんだ〜っと感動しました
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Activity Date: | 2018/12/26 |
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This was a truly special experience with a charming maiko who spoke good English (as did the owner). We were expecting to be in a group but found there was just the two of us. What a treat. She danced for us, made matcha tea and then chatted to us. She was very generous in letting us ask anything and take as many photos as we wanted. Highly recommend.
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Activity Date: | 2018/11/14 |
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Once in a lifetime experience, I highly recommend it.
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Activity Date: | 2018/10/23 |
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おかみさんも優しくて、舞妓さんとの写真撮影を勧めてくれました。
芸妓さんもたくさんおしゃべりしてくれて、普段なかなかできない体験ができました。
ありがとうございました。
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Activity Date: | 2018/10/28 |
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Such a wonderful experience with such an amazing Maiko and host. They both spoke great English, explained what was happening and were extremely accommodating. Was one of the best experiences I have ever had and would definitely recommend.
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Activity Date: | 2018/09/23 |
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店が全体散らかして衛生面も心配です。舞妓の着物は、汚れたまま接客してた。あまりお勧めできないです。京都の旅は、ちょっと残念でした。
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Activity Date: | 2018/09/20 |
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I loved everything about this experience. the lady who owned the house was s knowledgable and the Maiko we met was lovely. it was a private event so we felt very specials
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Activity Date: | 2018/09/05 |
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初の舞妓ツアー。丁寧に解説がはいり、丁寧な対応に満足度は高かったです。また機会があれば利用したいです。
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Activity Date: | 2018/09/06 |
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I have worked as a tour guide in Japan in the past and have done many tea ceremony's but none compare to this experience!
The artistry of a geisha is one of the oldest and mysterious jobs in the world. This experience breaks down that mystery to make it even more respected and beautiful.
I was so happy to be holidaying and sharing this experience with my friends this time and will definitely be back in the future again.
Thank you!
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Activity Date: | 2018/08/27 |
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It was a very nice experience with a young Maiko. If you are interested and you know already the life and their habits, it is a no-brainer (go for it). If you don’t know anything you may be a bit tense during the discussion with the Maiko. In the past, this was impossible (still 10 years ago). Today some Okia (place where the Maiko and Geiko are living) has open to foreigners as they will likely not continue in 30 years. This culture will end slowly unfortunately.
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Activity Date: | 2018/07/25 |
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If you want to meet and see a Maiko up close, this is the experience for you. My family and I were seated in an intimate setting and served tea and sweets while we witnessed a traditional tea ceremony as well as dancing and game playing with the Maiko. After the traditions were presented to us we were permitted to ask questions and take photos. It was a wonderful experience and definitely a highlight of our trip to Kyoto.
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Activity Date: | 2018/05/30 |
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It has been my wish for a while now to meet a maiko/geiko in person, and I finally got a chance to meet Tomichie-san. My family of eight really enjoyed watching Tomichie-san performed the traditional tea ceremony, and we really appreciate our host explaining the different aspects of the ceremony to us. After the ceremony, Tomichie-san performed a dance, then Q&A, and we had some time to play a little game with her. Tomichie-san graciously showed us her beautiful kimono and hairstyle, and was so patience with all of the photos that we were taking. If/when we come back to Kyoto again, we will definitely do this again.
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Activity Date: | 2018/03/18 |
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約束の時間に行ったら、前のお客さんがまだ
いるとのことで、少し(10分位)入店を
待たされた。
それなのに自分たちの時は、終わりの約束時間
になると、時間ですと告げられて納得できなかった。
忙し過ぎるのか、とにかく女将さんという人が
いつも落ち着かない様子で、いつもバタバタして
いる感じでこちらも落ち着かなかった。
因みに、我々は10人のグループでした。
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Activity Date: | 2018/04/08 |
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This was something the entire family enjoyed: kids: 1 yr., 3 yrs, 5 yrs, 7 yrs! I would strongly suggest you make this a priority when planning your trip. Make sure you leave yourself extra time to find it or use an image from google maps to ask a taxi driver to take you there.
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Activity Date: | 2018/03/11 |
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桜が満開の日曜。車は大渋滞だったので、自転車で大正解でした❗バウチャーを渡しても現金請求、説明が慌ただい、整備不良でマイナス3点。
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Activity Date: | 2018/04/01 |
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The address is not easy to find out but the warm-hearted Japanese old man guided us to the shop. Tidy and clean. Unforgettable experience to meet Maiko and tea ceremony for the our all family.
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Activity Date: | 2018/03/06 |
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Thank you to the team for facilitating this wonderful experience for my clients. My clients read their documentation incorrectly and missed the reservation. However, the team in Kyoto managed to squeeze them in and give a FANTASTIC performance. Thank you so much.
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Activity Date: | 2018/03/01 |
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Our Maiko prepared tea and performed a spring dance. Later she came to sit with us and was willing to answer all of our questions and we were welcome to take whatever picture or video.
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Activity Date: | 2018/02/27 |
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We've decided to experience the tea time in Gion and we were fully satisfied.
First "our" Meiko, a Geiko apprentice (sorry I forgot her beautiful name), make us a dance performance. It was really hypnotizing. Then she make the tea ceremony and it was also great.
We could take pictures and ask her questions. We had the chance to have someone who speaks english, so it was nice. We had plenty of explanations too.
We strongly recommend this experience. Surly our best time in Kyoto!
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Activity Date: | 2018/02/20 |
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本物の舞妓さんが来て、舞を踊り、抹茶を出してくれた。
気さくな舞妓さんで、どんな質問にも答えてくれて、写真も何枚も取れた。
楽しかった!
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Activity Date: | 2017/10/02 |
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今回、芸妓さん、舞妓さんとお会いできて本当にそれは良い思い出になりました!
一つ、残念だったのは、玄関〜室内が埃っぽかったことです。気持ちが少し下がりました。
ゲストの目をもう少し気にしてもらえたらと思います。
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Activity Date: | 2018/01/05 |
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We had a good time with Maiko Tamochiye. She was very sweet and could speak english too. It was fun getting to know her. She was fairly new to being a Maiko, which added novelty to the whole experience.
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Activity Date: | 2017/12/26 |
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This experience was Kyoto culture and hospitality at its finest. Everyone we met went above and beyond from the moment we arrived. As at all tea houses, guests are required to remove their shoes, but I had a broken foot and was not allowed to walk without my walking boot. The tea house mother kindly accommodated by finding a bag to tie over the boot. We enjoyed watching Maiko perform the traditional tea ceremony while an interpreter explained the process. We learned the proper way to enjoy the tea as well. After a wonderful dance we were given time for a question and answer session with Maiko followed by a photo opp. Maiko even came outside for photos need the tea house door. She was absolutely a pleasure to spend the afternoon with as was the interpreter. Highly recommended. Tip: the directions given on Veltra are quite accurate, but the door is unmarked (or at least unmarked by English). Just find the door by location and go through the curtain.
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Activity Date: | 2017/12/05 |
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Meeting the Maiko and speaking with the house mother was by far the most memorable part of our trip!
We enjoyed a Japanese Tea Ceremony had some small snacks and were entertained by a traditional recorded dance. Our Maiko was so lovely, she talked with us and spoke English very well. We were able to ask her a ton of personal questions and she was more than willing to answer all of them. The house mother was so friendly and accommodating and even gave us small gifts as souvenirs after our visit.
This is a MUST!!!
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Activity Date: | 2017/12/12 |
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娘が舞妓さんにあこがれておりますので、伺いました。
娘と同じ年の舞妓さんで、タイムリーに、顔見世に行った後で、
まねきの簪を見て、大変喜んでました。
次回はゆっくり別のプランを利用したいです。
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Activity Date: | 2017/12/09 |
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Dear Seanco,
Thank you very much for your review. We are very happy to hear that you liked the tour and the guide. We hope you come back to Japan again soon.