The overall experience was great. Highlight of our journey. The location was gorgeous, food wonderful and the maiko really nice and friendly. We felt transported into the past. Will definetly do it again!
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Activity Date: | 2017/05/02 |
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Nice experience for our daughters who really enjoyed the make over and walk outside
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Activity Date: | 2017/05/02 |
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We had a great time. Our tour guide (Maya) had a lot of humour and explained a lot. Thanks for this nice evening in Kyoto!
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Activity Date: | 2017/05/01 |
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The Gion tour was very informative an fun! The guide spoke very good english and it was very interesting what she had to tell about Gion and Geikos.
Bonus point because we got to see Maiko and Geiko during the tour.
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Activity Date: | 2017/04/07 |
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The performance is good, dinner too. Garden is pretty to see. Night view is beautiful. Value for money.
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Activity Date: | 2017/04/29 |
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We thoroughly enjoyed this experience and feel so honoured to have been able to meet and talk to Tomitsuyu who is a wonderful and dignified maiko-san.
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Activity Date: | 2017/04/21 |
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We booked the private Maiko dinner to end our day long tour of beautiful Kyoto. What a wonderful experience. We were escorted to a private tea house where we were warmly met and welcomed. We were placed in a beautiful room with tatami seating and lovely Japanese screens. This was booked as a completely private experience which made this all the more special. We were soon met by a lovely Maiko who entertained us with three lovely dances. Just gorgeous. Following her performance, she joined us in conversation while we enjoyed a most delicious authentic kaiseki dinner and sake! The two hours went by all too fast! Via our private guide who served as our interpreter, we all enjoyed the company of this poised young lady. She embodied Japanese culture at its best! This was truly a one-of-a-kind experience; definitely the highlight of our trip to Japan. This opportunity should not be missed!
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Activity Date: | 2017/04/19 |
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We weren't sure what to expect with this dinner as it's a very reasonable cost we had low expectations, however were very pleasantly suprised. The hosts at Shozan were very friendly and accomodating and the food was lovely and traditional.
The arrival of our Maiko was announced and she danced so beautifully allowing the the rare opportunity for a photo with her even a few questions, followed by a walk in the gardens.
The bus tour allowed us an insight into places for us to visit in the following days.
Thanks for a great evening!
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Activity Date: | 2017/03/29 |
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同僚と二人で体験しました。散策プランにしたので 45分の散策へ。外国人の旅行客に 沢山 写真を一緒に撮ってください、とお願いされ 一緒に撮ってあげると 嬉しそうでした。偽舞妓でも 写真に撮れたら ラッキーなのですね。楽しかったです。
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ご来店、誠に有難うございました。
散策プランでご満足いただきスタッフ一同嬉しい限りです。
秋の紅葉シーズンも違ったロケーションになり楽しんでいただけますので、
またのご来店をお待ちしております。
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Activity Date: | 2017/04/22 |
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Out of my expectation for that value of money. for the price you are unable to find the service in Gion and i was surprised by all the events organised by them.
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Activity Date: | 2017/04/05 |
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This tour was a highlight for us. We learned a lot about Geisha history in Kyoto, and got to see 2 Geisha women. Would absolutely recommend this tour
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Activity Date: | 2017/03/24 |
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The Maiko dinner and show was Exquisite.
If travelling to Kyoto it must not be missed as the meal was a reflection of perfect Kyoto cuisine and to meet and see a Maiko performance is a lifetime experience.
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Activity Date: | 2017/03/24 |
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If you choose to do any activity then this is the one. Had an absolutely amazing experience and could not rate it highly enough. A*****. Book today, you will love it.
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Activity Date: | 2017/03/25 |
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Our time at Tomikiku Ochaya was an incredible experience. The feeling for us was like magic. The geiko of the house, Tomitae is a very gifted person. The samples of her artistic abilities gave us a beautiful sense of the closed culture that is so highly refined in these hanamachis. We would also like to comment on the owner of this ochaya as being very polite and welcoming to its guests. She was also informative about the interesting history of her ochaya. It was also a bonus to us to meet the maiko of the ochaya, Tomitsuyu. We highly recommend this activity to anyone who is considering it.
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Activity Date: | 2017/04/10 |
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This was amazing and is a " must - do . The girls in the studio are lovely and make the event special for you . They speak good English too . The end photos are amazing . The professional photographer made this 65 year old's skin look like a 25 year old again ! A really fantastic experience . Cannot recommend it highly enough .
Thank you for visitng AYA! We are glad to hear that you had fun with this experience.All staff are glad that you all enjoyed it. We are looking forward to meet you again! Hope you had a blast in Kyoto. Arigato!
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Activity Date: | 2017/04/11 |
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This experience has been the highlight of my trip. The transformation was incredible, and every step of the way was carefully executed with the utmost precision. I was so impressed with how the studio dealt with a high number of clients and yet still made me feel well looked after. I was so delighted with the final results, I felt like a lifelong dream had come true. The staff's professionalism and kindness are stellar, and the make up, wig and dressing artists are incredibly talented. The photographer really knows how to bring out the best in you, and she was so lovely she offered to take some pictures of me with my camera during my free photo time since I was travelling solo. There even was a make up artist in the wash room to help me clean the make up on my shoulders - they truly thought of everything and cater to all circumstances. I did not feel uncomfortable for one second. Pricing was a very good deal thanks to booking through Veltra, I got 50% off which meant I could happily add on a photo book and some other extras. I would recommend the half wig, it looks much more natural and it's worth the extra money. I will truly cherish this as one of my most treasured memories from Japan. Transforming into a Maiko in Kyoto is a beautiful dream come true, and I will not hesitate to come back to studio Shiki again for a Geisha makeover next time.
Dear Fran
Thank you for your feedback.
We are very happy that you could experience at our studio.
Our photographers are very professional to take geisha pictures, so I hope you enjoyed photo shooting with them.
I would like to ask you to recommend our studio to your friends.
We are waiting for you and your friends someday.
Cordially,
Maiko transformation studio SHIKI
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Activity Date: | 2017/04/11 |
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We were very pleased with the wonderful dinner set out ready for our arrival. I am vegetarian but could not organise prior notice, so the hostess explained the food types and which were suitable for me. Three of our party are elderly and stools were quickly provided for them. The Maiko was exquisite and performed two dances with opportunity for photos at the end. The walk through the gardens was like a magical forest.
We thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience and highly recommend as an insight into Japanese culture
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Activity Date: | 2017/04/08 |
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町内の旅行で利用させていただきました。
午後のお茶屋体験で舞妓さん、芸姑さんから抹茶をいただき、短い時間でも舞観賞と芸者遊びができましたので大変満足しました。
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Activity Date: | 2017/04/02 |
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2017年3月1日午後5時から、1人での参加でした。
富菊さんを訪れるのは、時刻ぴったりがよいようです。
八坂神社門前の祇園会館さん(通常期は、よしもと祇園花月さんが営業)角からまもなくで、わかりやすい場所です。
刻限までの時間調整には、富菊さん斜向かいの「コロラド・コーヒー」さんもありますが、富菊さんの西ならび少し先にある「祇園喫茶 Rinken」さんを是非お薦めします。芸妓さん舞妓さんの夏の挨拶のときの名入りのうちわが飾られ、祇園東をこよなく愛しかつ愛されている喫茶店です。
「Rinken」さんのマスターからは、雑誌「地図で遊ぶ京都本」(京阪神エルマガジン社、2017年3月3日発行)を教えていただきました。富菊さんの舞妓さん富津愈(とみつゆ)さんの表紙画像と、「祇園の舞妓さんの一日」として富津愈さんの8頁にわたるカラー画像満載の特集掲載です。この特集には「祇園喫茶 Rinken」さん、富菊さんのこと、後述する気品にみちみちた、富菊さんの芸妓さん富多愛(とみたえ)さんの画像も、さらにVELTRAさんの本プランの紹介と予約サイトURLも掲載されています。
富菊さんでは玄関口で、「おかあさん」の気さくな応対を受け一気に緊張がほどけ、趣と風雅にみちた二階へと案内されました。
当日は芸妓さんの富多愛さんのお座敷でした。「おかあさん」から京の芸舞妓さんの歴史や五花街について、芸妓さんと舞妓さんとの相違、月ごとの花簪、富多愛さんの舞妓さん時代の写真アルバムから2016年5月の<襟替え>(舞妓さんから芸妓さんへ)の模様の写真アルバム等、まさしく貴重なお写真の数々を、「おかあさん」のいちからわかる名解説つきで、こちらの疑問にも快く教えてくださいました。芸舞妓さんのことをまったく初歩ながら、一通りはわかったような気になりました。
お菓子をいただき、いよいよ富多愛さんがあらわれお薄を点て始めます(画像参照)。気品と風格に満ちたその佇まいに圧倒され、息をのむばかりでした。もちろんお美しいことはたとえようもなく、堂々としたお姿それは厳しい芸事の修業の力でしょうか。祇園の芸妓さんの人間としての品格の高さに感動してしまい、カメラが机上に置いたままだったのを見かねた「おかあさん」が気づかってくれ、私のカメラで何枚も撮ってくださいました。
お薄をいただき、いちど富多愛さんはさがった後、一曲舞を舞われました。それは指の先まで細やかな想いをこめられた幾枚もの無限に連続した絵であり、芸術品。日本の伝統芸術・最高の文化が、京には動態保存されているのだと実感しました。
舞をおえた富多愛さんとしばし歓談となり、富多愛さんの高潔さにまだ圧倒されていた私ですが、話をすると富多愛さんはお名前どおり愛らしく気さくで、打ち解けた雰囲気で会話が弾んでいきました。
お座敷遊び「金比羅船々」をすることとなり、「おかあさん」と富多愛さんの説明と簡単な実演のあと、実際に富多愛さんと「金比羅船々」に。けっこう熱戦になりました。歌えないまま黙々と「はかま」に集中し、かつ負けた私ですが(富多愛さんはハンディで左手だったような)、前もって「金比羅船々」をそらで歌えるよう覚えていくことをお薦めします(「金毘羅船々」で検索すれば、歌詞・メロディのみならず、お座敷遊びの紹介動画もすぐ出てくるようです)。富多愛さんに「金比羅船々」で勝つのは、初心でなくとも至難のようです。 【この項4月2日に、訂正と追記あり】
富多愛さんとはふたたび歓談に興じましたが、ときは無情に話は尽きぬままおひらきとなりました。お座敷の金屏風前でと、下におりて富菊さんの玄関先とで、2人での写真を「おかあさん」が撮ってくださりました。宝物です。
小雨まじりの夜にもかかわらず、「おかあさん」も富多愛さんもずっと戸外で見送ってくださっていました。富多愛さん、「おかあさん」、当日はまことに有難うございます。VELTRAさん、感謝します。
富多愛さん、また会いに行きますね。
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Activity Date: | 2017/03/01 |
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We absolutely loved it.
It was a delight from start to finish and we are grateful that we were able to experience an authentic side of Japanese culture.
It was also one of the rare occasions when we had our very own activity, not being in a big group or visiting popular attractions with thousands of otourists.
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Activity Date: | 2017/03/28 |
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Nice walk through the old districts in Kyoto. Good Chance for a foreigner to learn a bit oft the teahouse and geisha culture. Did even see some geishas and maikos. Very Enjoyable
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Activity Date: | 2017/03/29 |
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Not so impressed. If you just want to meet a maiko, it is okay. Nothing special. Food is average too. Select a better package!
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Activity Date: | 2017/03/29 |
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It was a dream come true to experience the full maiko experience and to walk out fully dressed (which was quite an exciting experience sitting for full makeup and then being dressed) to show off to my fiancé who was waiting for me dressed as a samurai. The photographers were kind, gentle, and encouraging. They were surprisingly fast and efficient which made me nervous at first but the pictures came out fantastic. Wonderful experience and I highly recommend!! Great place with everything you need.
Thank you for your comment.
We are very glad your dream became a reality at our shop.
I hope you will visit to our shop someday.
Cordially,
Maiko transformation studio SHIKI
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Activity Date: | 2017/03/17 |
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This experience was everything I thought and more! Four of us attended a tea ceremony that included delicious treats beforehand. Our Maiko was beautiful. I enjoyed every moment of her dance, how the tea was prepared, a fun game, conversation and a few photos afterwards. Our English translator was so friendly and made us feel comfortable. She took time to explain things, answer questions and take a group photo. This was one experience I was looking forward to the most coming to Gion, Kyoto. It was one of my favorite experiences from our trip and I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a glimpse into Gion's rich history and tradition. Okini!!
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Activity Date: | 2017/03/09 |
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芸妓さんと間近でお話しすることが出来、写真も一緒に撮らせて頂きました!抹茶もとても美味しかったです!是非また行きたいです。最高の時間でした!
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Activity Date: | 2017/03/13 |
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一見さんお断り~と思ってあきらめていたお茶屋さんですが・・・
今回、京都老舗のお茶屋さん「富菊」さんで、貸切体験させていただきました。
13名のお友達グループでしたので、格安の料金も魅力でした!
まずは舞の観賞。しっとりとした風情の手つき・裾さばき・舞いもさすがでうっとり~。
そして、お座敷遊び「金比羅ふねふね」のリズムに合わせてゲームもさせて頂き感激でした。
又、日常の生活、海外出張、お稽古修行、舞妓さんになるきっかけ等々の色々なお話も聞かせて頂き、驚いたり感心したり・・
目の前で点てていただいたお抹茶と和菓子も、本当に美味しかったです。
時間にすれば短いかもしれませんが、内容が濃く 充実感いっぱいで大満足でした!!
非日常で、普通は体験できないお茶屋さん体験ができてメッチャ楽しかったです。
本当に、良い思い出となりました。
ありがとうございました(^^♪
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Activity Date: | 2017/03/05 |
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緊張しながらお伺いしました。おかあさんが気さくな方で、とてもリラックス出来ました。色々と説明して頂きました。一人での参加になりそうだっなで、参加すること自体悩みましたが勇気を出してお伺いして本当に良かったです。またお伺いしたいです。
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Activity Date: | 2017/02/12 |
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We were the only two at the meeting and were warmly welcomed at Gion Tomikiku. The most gracious Geiko Tomitei served us tea and danced for us. She also played games with us and answered many of our questions about her life as a Geiko. Our interpreter too was extremely friendly and informative and explained to us many of the Maiko and Geiko traditions. Highly recommended!
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Activity Date: | 2017/02/10 |
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小学生の娘も連れていきました。
文化財の建物見学も勉強になりましたし、
女将さんのおもてなしにも感激しました。
お料理も美味しかったです。
舞妓さんは可愛いらしく、踊りと遊びとお喋りと
2時間付きっ切りで楽しませて頂きました。
また利用したいと思います。
有難うございました!!楽しんで頂けて大変嬉しく思います。又のお越しをお待ちしております。
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Activity Date: | 2017/02/25 |
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同窓生15人の女子会でお邪魔致しました。美しい芸妓さんと可愛らしい舞妓さんの舞を間近に見れて、とても感激致しました。お薄とお菓子をいただきながら、色々と説明を聞いたり、写真を一緒に撮ったり、あっという間に時間が過ぎてしまいました。最初はあまりに異空間過ぎてこちらが緊張してしまいましたが、色々と質問にもお答えいただき貴重で豊かな体験をさせていただきました。帰りもずっとお見送り下さいまして名残惜しい気持ちでしたが、おもてなしを受けた温かい気持ちになりました。
これからも益々ご活躍されますことをお祈りしております。ありがとうございました。
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Thank you for visitng AYA! We are glad to hear that you had fun with this experience.All staff are glad that you all enjoyed it. We are looking forward to meet you again! Hope you had a blast in Kyoto. Arigato!