Reviewed by: Yoav
We learned a lot! It was a great activity! Thanks
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2017/09/20 |
Activity Date: | 2017/09/18 |
Reviewed by: 夫婦旅行
京都への夫婦旅行で富菊さんにお伺いしました。
当日は芸妓の富多愛さんのおもてなし。お点前、舞、おしゃべりと進んでいきました。
最初緊張気味の私たち。緊張をほぐすよう気さくに身近な話題をふってくださるおかみさん(おかあさん)の心配りに次第にリラックス。すぐに芸妓さんのお仕事や生活などについて、富多愛さんとの会話もすごく盛り上がり、あっという間に時間がすぎていきました~。
そして、お座敷遊びに代えて三味線を披露いただきました。目の前での見事な演奏、華麗なばちさばきに大満足。
私が行きたくて申し込んだんですが、私以上に家内の方が富多愛さんとのおしゃべりも盛り上がって大満足していました~!
夫婦旅行にもとってもお奨めです。
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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: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2017/09/17 |
Activity Date: | 2017/08/26 |
Reviewed by: Almog
We booked this tour with not too great hopes, it just wasn't expensive. We really enjoyed it and even already recomended it to friends. The guide was very cheerful and nice, the information was interesting, and we were even able to recognize 2-3 real geiko walking on the street after the tour, which was so cool. Very recomended!
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2017/09/16 |
Activity Date: | 2017/09/13 |
Reviewed by: Callum
Before coming to Kyoto we had wanted to meet a Geisha (or Maiko in Kyoto) but did not know what to expect. On this trip we got to meet a Maiko with a small group of other people while we dining.
The food and drinks were amazing but the experience of meeting Maiko and watching her dance was truley magical! We even got to play traditional party games and have lots of fun with her.
Our hosts were also incredible, explaining everything in great detail and translating between English and Japanese for Maiko.
Definitely recommend this event. This was perfect for us as we wanted to experience this in a small group rather than a private event as I think it was a great atmosphere.
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Packages: | Review Rebate Special / Maiko Banquet Plan |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2017/09/08 |
Activity Date: | 2017/09/07 |
Reviewed by: Jaime
It was an awesome experience, truly Japanese culture. It was very nice to have this private session with a Geiko and not only be able to witness her performances but also share thoughts, ask questions directly to her and to the tea house's manager as well. Great experience, would recommend to anybody traveling to Japan willing to explorer an authentic Japanese cultural experience
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2017/09/07 |
Activity Date: | 2017/09/03 |
Reviewed by: Sascha
An experience which will stay forever in my memory. You can explore places like Tokyo or Kyoto all day long but the real traditional Japan, you will get to see in the Gion district of Kyoto. To meet a maiko / geisha is one thing but to be able to talk to them and have your questions answered around this part of Japan's culture is to a certain extent priceless. You will meet the Maiko and she will prepare tea for you. Afterwards she will perform a dance and you get a chance then to interact with her by asking questions around their tradition, where they are from, why they chose to become a maiko/geisha and what they are going to do in the future. If you need any local tourist information, they are also more than happy to share their local favourites. Great hospitality and an experience not to be missed.
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2017/09/06 |
Activity Date: | 2017/06/11 |
Reviewed by: 博文旅行
舞妓はとても可愛いいです。一緒にグームを遊んでくれましてとても嬉しかったです。
ご縁があれば、またよろしくお願いします
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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: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2017/09/04 |
Activity Date: | 2017/06/26 |
Reviewed by: miiiiiiiiina
とても綺麗な別館で、美味しいすき焼きをいただくことができました!舞妓さんも可愛らしく、近くで踊りを見ることができて貴重な体験でした。予約の時間に大幅に遅れてしまったのですがとても丁寧にご対応いただきました。また機会があれば是非利用したいです。ありがとうございました!
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Packages: | 特選和牛すき焼きコース |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2017/08/29 |
Activity Date: | 2017/08/24 |
Reviewed by: Kim
I booked this for 2 people even though I was going alone, because it was the only way the website would accept the reservation. The day of the tour I had my hotel contact them to update my hotel pick up info, which also updated the number of guest. I was pleasantly surprised that they refunded the second ticket. The food and location were amazing, as was the meetings with the maiko and watching them dance. I wish there was a translator during your meeting with them. Since there wasn't, I only spent about 3-5 mins with each maiko whereas the tables of Japanese guests spent as much as 15 minutes with each of them. Otherwise, it was amazing.
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Packages: | Beef Shabu Shabu Hot Pot Course |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2017/08/28 |
Activity Date: | 2017/08/24 |
Reviewed by: 京都の叔父
海外のお客さまを連れてお邪魔しましたが、女将さんの英語が完璧です。海外のお客さまにたいへん楽しんで頂きました。時間は1時間と短いのでお座敷体験と言う感じです。
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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: | Families |
Posted on: | 2017/08/28 |
Activity Date: | 2017/08/26 |
Reviewed by: 佐藤典子
先日、3世代家族でお茶屋体験をさせていただきました。芸妓さんの舞はとても優雅で、夏の夕暮れをかんじさせるもので、金比羅ふねふねのお座敷遊びでは大いに盛り上がり、貴重な経験ができて長い人生の一ページに深く刻まれた思い出深い1日になりました。ありがとうございました。
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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: | Families |
Posted on: | 2017/08/23 |
Activity Date: | 2017/08/21 |
Reviewed by: Maricarmen
I had always wanted to see a real Maiko and, although a bit expensive (considering that I was traveling alone) I decided to do it. It was worth every single yen I paid for it!!
First, the owner of the Tea House is a very kind person. She explained everything to me in fluent English, I learned about tea and she introduced me to Tomitsuyu, the beautiful girl who performed the ceremony.
The sight of Tomitsuyu, the maiko that I met, was breathtaking. She performed the tea ceremony with the utmost care and then she danced a piece. Again, the owner of the Tea House explained to me some details about that dance.
Then it was time for questions. This provided a great insight of this awesome world. Tomitsuyu was very nice and she smiled all the time.
being a photo-addict I took a lot of pictures and she was kind enough to let me take as many as I wanted. The owner of the tea house even took my picture with her both in and outside the tea house.
I am seriously considering doing this again. It was an incredible experience and a moment of pure beauty and wonder. Two of the most fascinating Japanese traditions (tea ceremony and Maiko dances) combined.
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2017/08/06 |
Activity Date: | 2017/07/21 |
Reviewed by: Ism Shovan
This experience is truly unforgettable :)
Amazing food, amazing performance, amazon country. A Must Do if you're in Kyoto.
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Packages: | Standard Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2017/07/28 |
Activity Date: | 2017/07/26 |
Reviewed by: Jess
I think the best part about this place is it gets you to a most beautiful area in Kyoto. The makeup was done (though there were touches I kinda wanted to fix) quickly, the kimono was beautiful. It was awkward to stroll around alone but I got used to it until it was too hot. Wonderful experience. Always wanted to do it
Dear Jess
Thank you for your feedback.
I am very happy you chose the Strolling plan.
Summer is very hot in Japan, but I think to take pictures around traditional town scape is very good experience.
For the next time, I would like to see you and your friends someday.
Sincerely,
Maiko transformation studio SHIKI
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Packages: | Maiko Stroll Plan |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2017/07/23 |
Activity Date: | 2017/07/01 |
Reviewed by: しーちゃんママ
当日は少し早く着いたので向かいにある喫茶店でコーヒーを出してもらって待機させてもらいました。けれどまだ日本は禁煙が遅れているようで喫茶店はタバコの煙が充満し最悪でした。こどもは入らない方がいいと思い蒸し暑い外で待機しました。
この点だけ残念でした。
芸こさんの日本舞踊は夕涼みをイメージした踊りで本当に綺麗でした!!!
そしてたくさんの質問にも丁寧に答えて下さり楽しい話しもさせて頂き貴重な体験でした。
お抹茶も美味しかったです。
ただ日本人ではない義理父に日本舞踊や芸こさんの事を説明するのが難しく大変でしたが貴重な体験になったと言っていましたので良かったです。
ありがとうございました。
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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: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2017/07/23 |
Activity Date: | 2017/07/20 |
Reviewed by: Alayna
This was an amazing and intimate experience. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a cultural experience. Tommikiku was very welcoming and talented. Her dance was so precise and beautiful. My group and I were all mesmerized
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2017/07/12 |
Activity Date: | 2017/07/10 |
Reviewed by: Sandy
Very enjoyable! Mia is a fantastic guide and really brings everything to life!
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2017/07/10 |
Activity Date: | 2017/07/07 |
Reviewed by: Lyndel
One of our favourite experiences while visiting Japan - loved it!
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2017/07/09 |
Activity Date: | 2017/07/07 |
Reviewed by: NYUK
The evening walking tour was a highlight of my Kyoto trip. Mia, our guide spoke flawless English and was both informative & entertaining. I would definitely recommend it.
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2017/07/08 |
Activity Date: | 2017/06/14 |
Reviewed by: はるち
アメリカからきました。一度は経験したいと思い、小学生の息子もとても喜んでいました。
大変貴重な体験が出来たと思います。目の前で踊ってもらった時は、あまりの美しさにどきどきしてしまいました。その後の、げいこあそびの「こんぴらふねふね」は今でも家族で楽しませてもらっています。プライベートのトークは最初は何を聞いたらいいかわからず、緊張しましたが、だんだん会話も盛り上がってきて楽しかったです。富多愛さんも普通に話してくれて、いろんなことが聞けてよかったです。ぜひまた行きたいです。
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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: | Families |
Posted on: | 2017/06/30 |
Activity Date: | 2017/06/29 |
Reviewed by: Jack
Love it. This was a great experience ce that I , my wife and two friends will hold dear.
My wife was on cloud 9 for the rest of the afternoon as this was a big tick off her bucket list
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2017/06/30 |
Activity Date: | 2017/06/28 |
Reviewed by: Albert B.
It was a true, one of a kind entertainment. The Geisha (Maiko) was beautiful and she has grabbed the attention of everyone present. The dance, the kimono, the make-up - it was all original. I have also had a chance to learn more about the Geishas, how they work, how they live and what this line of work is about. An amazing insight, into an old Japanese tradition.
There was even a photo opportunity with the Geisha. The tour guide explained everything to us and there was even a Q&A session.
The dinner was delicious, a traditional Japanese meal in a beautiful Bento box.
The entire group was taken to a show in taxi cabs, and dropped off at the requested destinations afterwards. Nice touch. Often this type of tours ends in one spot, somewhere in a city and you have to find your way home. This tour agency took care of everything to the last minute. I had a return train to Osaka that evening, and they dropped me off at a train station. Thank you!
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2017/06/17 |
Activity Date: | 2017/05/22 |
Reviewed by: sisinpacific
We took this tour with our family (youngest 11yrs old). Mia our guide was very good. She was friendly and we learned alot about Geiko/ Maiko, Gion, Kyoto and Japan in general.
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2017/06/16 |
Activity Date: | 2017/06/09 |
Reviewed by: Stuart
I thought this was a great experience...I was really only here for the maiko dance, even though I enjoyed the meal & gardens.
I really enjoyed talking to the maiko after the dance and feel that it's something I'll really remember from my trip!
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Packages: | Standard Package |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2017/06/16 |
Activity Date: | 2017/06/11 |
Reviewed by: Malini
Great evening and got to see the real maiko. The guide was very nice and helpful. I got lost and my husband couldn't find me. The guide stayed with me till I found my husband. The tour was very informative and actually seeing the places was exciting. Hopefully this culture will continue
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2017/06/10 |
Activity Date: | 2017/05/17 |
Reviewed by: tetu
会社の親睦会で行ったのですが、普段出来ない体験だったので、とても大好評でした。
お店の方がとても親切で本当に楽しいひとときを過ごせました!
お値段も手頃で、期待以上でした。ありがとうございます。
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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: | 2017/06/06 |
Activity Date: | 2017/06/04 |
Reviewed by: All
You will see a maiko and get dinner for a significantly lower price then most tours that do this.... but honestly I would go to geisha corner and just watch the show there and not join this tour if you were to ask me again. This is as the tour is in Japanese- I was prepared for this and did not mind it but still.... on the bus you are given a English hearing guide so you can understand and they point out different buildings as you drive but it is pretty dark throughout the tour so you can't really see so much. The food was not tourist friendly, it was authentic Kyoto cuisine and it looked nice but there were very weird looking dishes with no English explanation.... so I did not eat 2/3 of it because I did not want to get sick with ingredients my body cannot handle (we are talking very strange unidentifiable ingredients). The maiko comes and does 2 dances, then you can take a picture with her and then she answers questions in Japanese. So the whole interaction with her is about 15 minutes long tops. Finally the gardens in the location were nice but overall not worth the 60 pounds just go to geisha corner and treat yourself to fancy nice dinner (that you can eat).
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Packages: | Standard Package |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2017/06/04 |
Activity Date: | 2017/06/01 |
Reviewed by: プレスト
家族での体験でしたが大満足でした。嫌な顔ひとつ無く最後まで演じ切る芸妓さんに1社会人として感動させられました。
金額的にも無理の無いプランだったので、機会があればまた訪れてみたいと思いました。
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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: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2017/06/03 |
Activity Date: | 2017/05/27 |
Reviewed by: Ariel
The show was too short, we expected it to be longer. The dinner was ok. Food similar to those offered in a Ryokan. We expected to have a more enjoyable eve. The sightseeing part was just ok.
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Packages: | Standard Package |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2017/06/01 |
Activity Date: | 2017/05/19 |
Reviewed by: My name
Amazinggggggggggggggggggggggggggghgggggggggggggggggg is that more than the needed 50 characters now??!!
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2017/05/27 |
Activity Date: | 2017/05/24 |
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Dear Callum.
Thank you very much for your time and for sharing your comments here!
We work hard to make our guests happy and your positive comments let us know that we've succeeded in this goal. It's great to know that you had a pleasant time with maiko san (Fukuno)and enjoyed cuisin!
We are happy to know your son enjoyed traditional party games with Maiko san.
Thank you again and look forward to welcoming you back in the near future.
With sincere appreciation and kind regards,
Kishirou Kase