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All Reviews for Kyoto Geisha & Maiko Activities in Kyoto

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舞妓さんまたは芸妓さん 祇園でお座敷体験 お座敷遊び+舞鑑賞+お抹茶 昭和初期から三代続く祇園のお茶屋催行 <貸切/撮影自由/英語対応可/祇園東>

環境は、悪すぎでした。

Reviewed by: スイカ

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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Packages: 旧プラン(現在はお申し込みいただけません。)
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2018/09/21
Activity Date: 2018/09/20

Summertime Riverside Dinner in Kyoto with Maiko at Momijiya (2024/7/1~9/30)

Lovely location, outstanding service, mesmerizing Maiko dancers

Reviewed by: jewon310

We missed the shuttle bus so taking a taxi was our only option. The Hotel Monterey Kyoto front desk was so kind and willing; she called the cab and informed the taxi driver where to drop us off which saved us a lot of time. The shuttle from the restaurant came out and met us about a mile away as the roads get narrow and difficult to find for drivers unfamiliar with that area. The cab fare came out to be about $35-40 from the Hotel (which was less than what I expected). I highly recommend catching the shuttle service on time (be there early as they will leave exactly on time!)-- not only it's more comfortable having someone drive you to the restaurant, but it will save you time and money.

The restaurant is located in a very secluded and quiet area, completely surrounded by nature. They will greet and walk you to your designated table. The guiding lights in the complete dark woods make the ambience more beautiful. All meals will come out in your eating pace... which is important because I eat pretty slow and sometimes course meals rush you to hurry up and eat. I wasn't sure how to eat fish properly (whether I was supposed to eat the whole entire fish or leave the head or tail), so the older lady came over and removed all the bones for me. Service was fantastic.

There were two Maikos that night-- both Maikos came around, very willing to take pictures and answer questions/ conversate with you. When they start their dancing, I couldn't help but to stare in awe. They look like walking dolls. They also had goodies before the show (i.e a fan, canvas bag, etc). It was a pleasant experience. I highly recommend this tour. I want to do this again if I travel back to Kyoto in near future.

  • beautiful location

  • good

  • you will hear the water streaming

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Packages: Seiryo no Sato[Moon Course]
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2018/09/18
Activity Date: 2018/09/03

Kyoto Gion Geisha District Evening Walking Tour with English-Speaking Guide

Nice

Reviewed by: Valentina

A good way to discover the real character of legendary geisha

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Posted on: 2018/09/14
Activity Date: 2018/09/12

Kyoto Private Maiko Entertainment with Tea Ceremony & Photo Op

Amazing experience

Reviewed by: Gavlick

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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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2018/09/12
Activity Date: 2018/09/05

Summertime Riverside Dinner in Kyoto with Maiko at Momijiya (2024/7/1~9/30)

Magical Evening

Reviewed by: Phyllis Viana

From the drive out of Kyoto Center up the cool hills past traditional tiled roofed houses, to our evening end with our gracious hosts smiling behind us as we walked back over the rope footbridge with the twinkling Japanese lanterns lighting the lush green river - A Magical Evening indeed.
Arriving at sunset, you see the beauty of the hot spring resort with our tables overlooking the river and mountain forest. We ordered the snow course (full- larger Kayseki) dinner. Traditional hosts (who speak only a little English) took us to our low tables set with course 1, gift Japanese fans and menu's in English. Sake and beer is additional. We had 2 Maiko's that evening, each separately visited all the tables to take pictures. (they speak Japanese, but can answer a little of English questions) Food was fresh, delicious and so artistically presented course by course. The beautiful dance & musical entertainment was lovely in the intimate setting. Each group had their own tables and the room is not too large. Splurge and treat yourself to this special experience.

  • Maiko visiting our table before show

  • Entering via rope footbridge

  • Traditional tiled houses on the drive up the hills at sunset

  • sushi course

  • summer kimono on the footbridge over the river

  • courses

  • Maiko performing

  • Maiko 2 visiting our table

  • Japanese lanterns light the river after sunset, view from the bridge

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Packages: Seiryo no Sato[Snow Course]
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2018/09/10
Activity Date: 2018/07/29

舞妓さんまたは芸妓さん 祇園でお座敷体験 お座敷遊び+舞鑑賞+お抹茶 昭和初期から三代続く祇園のお茶屋催行 <貸切/撮影自由/英語対応可/祇園東>

舞妓ツアー

Reviewed by: ときマン

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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Packages: 旧プラン(現在はお申し込みいただけません。)
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2018/09/08
Activity Date: 2018/09/06

Kyoto Private Maiko Entertainment with Tea Ceremony & Photo Op

A rare and magic experience

Reviewed by: Jade

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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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2018/09/07
Activity Date: 2018/08/27

舞妓さんと一緒に体験プラン 舞鑑賞・記念撮影・お座敷遊び・食事付きなど選べる6プラン by 日本文化体験 庵an

お手軽に京都ならではの体験が出来てよかったです!

Reviewed by: イベリ子豚

可愛い舞妓さんを見ながら、美味しいお食事が出来ました。
質問にもたくさん答えていただけましたし、何より憧れのお座敷遊びがこのお値段で体験できたことは一生の思い出です!
しゅらしゅしゅしゅ(?)で負けてしまったのですが、舞妓さんにお酌していただいて飲める機会なんて、もうないんじゃないでしょうか(笑)
千社札も綺麗で、お写真も一緒に撮っていただけて、本当に幸せな体験でした。

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Packages: お座敷ランチ体験
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2018/09/05
Activity Date: 2018/09/01

舞妓さんと一緒に体験プラン 舞鑑賞・記念撮影・お座敷遊び・食事付きなど選べる6プラン by 日本文化体験 庵an

甚松庵の対応。説明はマイクを使って、全員が近くで舞妓をよく見れるようにして欲しい

Reviewed by: MMM

甚松庵では舞妓に近い席は500円払わないといけないので、
不公平感があった。全ての席を椅子にして、全員が近くで舞妓を見れるようにして欲しい。席が舞妓より遠く、近くで見れない不満が残った。500円払わないといけないところなど、少し儲け主義なような気がした。質問の時間をもっと取ってほしい。また、説明はマイクを使って欲しい。声が聞こえにくかった。つまり、お客さんがもっと満足するよう企業努力してほしい。

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Packages: 【受付終了】舞妓さんと一緒にお点前体験プレミアムコース
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2018/09/03
Activity Date: 2018/09/01

舞妓変身体験 スタジオ撮影・散策プラン 本格メイク+本絹の手刺繍&手縫い着物着用<京都市/清水寺>by 舞妓変身スタジオ四季

正絹の着物とプロのお仕事‼︎

Reviewed by: 滝根陽花

念願の舞妓体験、娘を連れて行って参りました。車で行きました。パーキングは清水寺の駐車場が一日1000円でお安くて徒歩圏内でお勧めです。スタジオは空調もしっかりしていて、待合室には大きな画面で映画、本、給水機完備、と至れり尽くせりでした。着物が正絹手縫いとのことでチョイスした四季さん。総絞りや辻ヶ花も沢山ありました。基本料金がお安目で、必要に応じて追加できます。写真4枚付きスタジオ撮影プランでしたが、写真4枚をフォトブック2冊にして、半かつら、データ購入、を追加しました。フォトブック2冊は両方の実家に配り、私と娘はデータで保存、というライフスタイルに合わせた管理が出来ました。近所には食べたり買ったりが楽しい場所ばかりで、観光も堪能できます。10分間のセルフ撮影は、背景の素敵な場所を支度してあり、大満足でした。ありがとうございました。

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滝根陽花 様

先日はご来店いただき有難うございました。
舞妓体験をご満足いただきスタッフ一同、本当に嬉しく思います。
サービスに限らず施設設備までコメントいただき重ねて御礼申し上げます。
暑い時期にお越しいただきましたが、秋の紅葉シーズン・春の桜シーズンはロケーションも非常に良く、
是非とも散策に出ていただきたいと思います。
またのご来店をお待ちしております。

舞妓変身スタジオ四季

  • スタジオ撮影はプロのお仕事、ポージング指示もわかりやすく完璧でした。

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Packages: 舞妓撮影プラン
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2018/08/29
Activity Date: 2018/08/28

Kyoto Gion Geisha District Evening Walking Tour with English-Speaking Guide

Excellent tour

Reviewed by: Tal

We did our tour on Monday night 8-27-18 with Yuri. She was very nice and knowledgeable as she walked us in the Gion quarter and taught us more about the history and culture of these Geishas. It was fascinating and very interesting. I recommend !

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2018/08/29
Activity Date: 2018/08/27

京都高雄 もみぢ家 川床ディナープラン 納涼川床料理+舞妓さんの京舞鑑賞日あり(2024/7/1~2024/9/22)<川床席確約/送迎あり/高雄>

リピーターです

Reviewed by: はまさん

川床だけでなく、舞妓さんにも会えるという「2度おいしい」ツアーです。舞妓さんは3人来てくれました。各テーブルに回ってきてくれるので、気さくにおしゃべりを楽しむことができました。舞もすぐ近くで見ることができて最高でした。前回は食事がすき焼きだったので、今回は懐石にしてみました。鱧おとしや鮎の塩焼きなど、夏らしい料理で良かったです。また、今回はちょうど抽選会(3と5のつく日)があって、ワクワク感を楽しめました!(何も当たりませんでしたが…(^^;))

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Packages: 清涼の里[月]
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2018/08/19
Activity Date: 2018/08/15

Kyoto Maiko Entertainment with All-You-Can-Drink Full Course Dinner & Photo Op

It was a fabulous evening.

Reviewed by: Lisa and Jack Rhind

My husband and I really enjoyed this experience of having dinner with a Maiko!
It was a highlight of our trip to Japan. The staff were very welcoming and friendly and the dinner was delicious! We enjoyed the Maiko's dances and especially getting to speak to her and interract with her. There were only 6 of us at dinner so there was lots of time to speak to Maiko and she was happy to answer all of my questions! We enjoyed playing the games with her as well and I even beat her at one of them! I would strongly recommend this evening to anyone who wants to experience the mysterious geisha world up close and personal. I loved every minute of it!

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2018/08/04
Activity Date: 2018/08/02

Kyoto Private Maiko Entertainment with Tea Ceremony & Photo Op

Tea ceremony with a Maiko

Reviewed by: AKCH

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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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2018/07/27
Activity Date: 2018/07/25

Kyoto Gion Geisha District Evening Walking Tour with English-Speaking Guide

Atmospheric evening tour of Gion

Reviewed by: Keenwalkerphotos

Great tour taking us all around Gion, through Yasaka temple, ending up at Gion Corner as night fell. Our guide Ellie took us in a group of 25 through the back streets, telling us the in-depth history of Gion, the geikos (geishas) and Maikos, and pointed out significant buildings. It was a wonderful tour and gave us insights we could never have got from a guidebook or the internet. Would recommend it fully to anyone who would like to explore fully the history of Gion and Kyoto itself.

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2018/07/06
Activity Date: 2018/07/04

京都高雄 もみぢ家 川床ディナープラン 納涼川床料理+舞妓さんの京舞鑑賞日あり(2024/7/1~2024/9/22)<川床席確約/送迎あり/高雄>

他の人も連れて行ってあげたくなります!

Reviewed by: えみぼう

川床の雰囲気、おいしいご飯、舞妓さんとのお話、ホタル鑑賞全てが良かったです!
今度はおばあちゃんを連れて行ってあげたくなりました^^

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Packages: 特選和牛しゃぶしゃぶコース
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2018/07/01
Activity Date: 2018/06/28

Summertime Riverside Dinner in Kyoto with Maiko at Momijiya (2024/7/1~9/30)

Fantastic dinner and show

Reviewed by: Amy

My parents took this tour and had a wonderful time. The setting was beautiful and the evening couldn’t have been more perfect with nice warm weather. They really enjoyed the meal of Shabu Shabu and felt the meat was tender and delicious. They really enjoyed meeting the Maiko and admiring her beautiful clothing and make up as well as her dancing. They staff were all very friendly and the included transport back to their hotel was very convenient.

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Packages: Review Rebate: Beef Shabu Shabu Hot Pot Course
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2018/06/24
Activity Date: 2018/06/22

Summertime Riverside Dinner in Kyoto with Maiko at Momijiya (2024/7/1~9/30)

Definitely a highlight of our trip

Reviewed by: Susan

We were so glad that we decided to purchase this dinner. The restaurant have an amazing view of the river and eating at the kawandoko (terrace on top of the river) is an experience not to be missed. We got the shabu shabu meal and it was perfect since when we went, it was raining and cold, so it was the perfect warming up meal for us.
The maiko came at around 7 and talk to each of the table, take photos and answer a few simple questions. She can't speak well in English, but she can understand if you speak basic English and very slowly. Then she performed 2 dances, they both very elegant and beautiful.
At around 8 pm, the restaurant switch off the lights, so that we can watch fireflies around the riverside. Apparently this is only happens in June. It was truely an amazing and unforgettable experience for both of us.
The pick up and return transfer is pretty efficient too, very happy overall. Definitely would recommend!

  • Maiko Dance

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Packages: Review Rebate: Beef Shabu Shabu Hot Pot Course
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2018/06/15
Activity Date: 2018/06/11

2024 Kamogawa Odori Tickets (May 1-24)

Rare Opportunity to Watch Geisha

Reviewed by: MaryWilder

I would recommend this show to anyone who is in Kyoto during the performance period and who would like to see authentic geisha. The costumes and dances were beautiful and well worth the expense. Know beforehand that the show has speaking parts in Japanese with no translation, but an English programme is available for purchase. I opted for electronic tickets through VELTRA and had no issues picking up tickets from the box office. Our tickets included a tea ceremony, where we received delicious tea, a sweet, and a souvenir plate.

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Packages: Special Seat with Japanese Tea
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2018/06/13
Activity Date: 2018/05/09

京都高雄 もみぢ家 川床ディナープラン 納涼川床料理+舞妓さんの京舞鑑賞日あり(2024/7/1~2024/9/22)<川床席確約/送迎あり/高雄>

ちょっとセレブな大人旅

Reviewed by: ゆうこりん

特に、大人の女性におススメ!女子力アップ間違いなしのツアーです。新緑の貴船。そこは、かつて貴族が涼を求め、山を越えて行った憧れの避暑地。吊り橋の下は清流。滝と川のせせらぎ、カジカの鳴き声。美味しい山の幸、海の幸。そして、舞妓さんとの触れ合いと踊りの鑑賞。最後の締めは、蛍鑑賞など、全てのものが普段では味わえないとても貴重な体験。お店の皆様もとても感じが良く、気持ち良かったです。とても楽しめました。本当にありがとうございました。

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Packages: 2人目無料!人数限定モニター/特選和牛しゃぶしゃぶコース
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2018/06/12
Activity Date: 2018/06/09

Summertime Riverside Dinner in Kyoto with Maiko at Momijiya (2024/7/1~9/30)

Breathtaking experience!

Reviewed by: C. Yao

This trip was very pleasant experience. I was there with my mom and we both enjoyed very much. Food was great. Two people share a hot pot, with one big plate of Japanese beef and one plate of vegetable! The highlight was to watch Maikos dance in a very close distance! I can see her holding her pose and dancing slow but gracefully. It is breathtaking! I would say this is the best trip you can do to get the completely Kyoto experience! Love it!!

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Packages: Review Rebate: Beef Shabu Shabu Hot Pot Course
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2018/06/11
Activity Date: 2018/06/10

Kyoto Maiko Makeover and Samurai Dress-up Experience with Optional Stroll Plan

Fantastic makeover!!!

Reviewed by: Pippa

Fabulous makeover fir Maiko staff were professional and the photos are excellent !
Booking was so easy through veltra and this offer was brilliant
No hesitation in recommending them and would order other experiences and trips !!!
Excellent trustworthy and efficient

Thankyou x

Pippa ( a very satisfied customer !!)

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Dear Pippa

Thank you for your comment.

We are very happy to hear that you enjoyed taking your maiko pictures.

There are many maiko transformation studios in Kyoto, but I think our shop is the best for foreign tourists.

It is because we have many reservations from overseas, so all staff is studying English now.

Besides, we have English staff, Chinese staff and Spanish staff.

If you have a chance to visit to Kyoto again, we are looking forward to see you someday.


Sincerely,

Maiko transformation studio SHIKI

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Packages: Maiko Studio Photo Shoot Plan
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2018/06/07
Activity Date: 2018/06/04

Kyoto Maiko Dance Show with Optional Lunch & Photo Op

Awesome experience

Reviewed by: Marco

Very professional and good performance.

Nice to meet you

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Packages: Ofuku Tea Course
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2018/06/05
Activity Date: 2018/06/03

Kyoto Private Maiko Entertainment with Tea Ceremony & Photo Op

Very special experience

Reviewed by: RTO Group

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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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2018/06/04
Activity Date: 2018/05/30

Kyoto Maiko Entertainment with All-You-Can-Drink Full Course Dinner & Photo Op

Lots of fun, a bit of culture, and a very enjoyable dinner!

Reviewed by: Michael

A glimpse into the maiko world of entertainment. Very refined dance and etiquette.
I like the intimacy of four guests tables only, that makes it more interactive!
The after dinner games were a blast!
The staff were all very helpful, wonderful venue... a must for fist time visitors to Kyoto!

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2018/05/31
Activity Date: 2018/05/29

Kyoto Gion Geisha District Evening Walking Tour with English-Speaking Guide

Awesome Tour!

Reviewed by: Lei

Thoroughly enjoyed this walking tour, worth absolutely every dollar and step we took! Learned interesting facts about the life of the geiko/maiko. Saw the shrines that they visit, storefront for the purchase of Hair pieces, and boarding houses. We even got lucky and saw 2 maiko on our tour that evening. Highly recommend!

  • Maiko on her way into the Tea House

  • Shrine for beauty

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2018/05/27
Activity Date: 2018/05/25

Kyoto Maiko Entertainment with All-You-Can-Drink Full Course Dinner & Photo Op

Maiko performance in Kyoto with drinks and dinner

Reviewed by: Louise Clements

Had a very enjoyable evening. Food was varied and drinks forthcoming. Very well looked after. Had great conversation with the Maiko.

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2018/05/19
Activity Date: 2018/04/24

第185回 鴨川をどり 普通席・特別席 ネット予約(2024/5/1~5/24)<先斗町>

初めての鴨川踊り

Reviewed by: ハオりん

お茶席は芸妓さんのお点前が間近で見られてよかったです。一人だったのでたまたま一番前の席に案内されて、よーく見ることができました。
舞踊劇は真夏の夜の夢を題材にしたものでユーモアもあり、衣装も踊りもきれいで、楽しいだしものでした。いい意味でこじんまりした会場で舞台と客席が近くて芸妓さん達も間近で見ることができて、大満足でした。

  • 開演前に鴨川を散策。会場はレトロな雰囲気がいいですね。

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Packages: 茶券付特別席
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2018/05/16
Activity Date: 2018/05/12

Maiko Dance with Dinner & Kyoto Night View Tour by KYOTO Sightseeing“OKOSHI”Bus

Wish there was more of a Geisha show.

Reviewed by: Monique

The food was based off of local Kyoto tradition and was a wide selection of food. There was a Geisha dance but it was only one Geisha and was a short performance which was disappointing. The place was nice and garden was pretty though.

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Packages: Standard Package
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2018/05/15
Activity Date: 2018/04/17

Kyoto Maiko or Geisha Makeover Experience for Groups and Families

memorable mother-daugther experience

Reviewed by: swiss family

* location - easy to find with Google maps. Just around the corner from the Yasaka Shrine. Lovely Little streets around the studio to wander around.
* staff - lovely staff (Yoshiko and Yukiko), they had good english, answered our questions patiently, were wonderful with my 8yr old, friendly
* activity - very well organized from a timing perspective. Although it was a tiny building it was well organized with change room, Makeup room downstairs and the dressing room and photo studio upstairs.
* Overall - it is an expensive activity but you take from it such a memorable experience and lovely photos.

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Thank you for visiting AYA the other day. We feel honored that we had you and you had fun with us. Hope your trip was wonderful and had a blast in Kyoto. Arigato!!

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Packages: Indoor Family Plan (For Women)
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2018/05/15
Activity Date: 2018/05/03