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All Reviews for Kyoto Geisha & Maiko Activities in Kyoto
Overall Rating
Reviews
Kyoto Private Maiko Entertainment with Tea Ceremony & Photo Op
Meeting Tomikiku
Reviewed by: Anna
We thoroughly recommend meeting Tomikiku. Amazingly gracious, beautiful and entertaining. The children were made welcome and our little girl taken care of when she felt poorly. The house is in a lovely neighbourhood with very kind neighbours who helped us find our way. This was a lovely experience, very memorable and definately a must. The tea is also the best you will taste.
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| Packages: | Test Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2016/08/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/08/12 |
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
舞妓さん
Reviewed by: シンデレラ
初体験で、ドキドキワクワクでした。
変身して、自分じゃないみたいでとっても楽しく過ごしました。
また、撮影後に外に出て自分たいで写真を撮りあいっこができたのもよかったです。
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| Packages: | 舞妓撮影プラン |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2016/08/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/08/17 |
Kyoto Private Maiko Entertainment with Tea Ceremony & Photo Op
Up close and personal
Reviewed by: Taylor
Never imagined to be sitting next to and speaking to a real geisha. Tomitei (hope I spelled that correctly) is truly beautiful and graceful. Its hard to believe the sacrifice and training these young girls go through. My kids really enjoyed this experience. Short and sweet.
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| Packages: | Test Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2016/08/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/08/22 |
Kyoto Private Maiko Entertainment with Tea Ceremony & Photo Op
Experience of a lifetime
Reviewed by: Angela
I'd waited a long time to do this! The Maiko was charming, interesting and put us at ease immediately. Fascinating experience with memories to last a lifetime.
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| Packages: | Test Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/08/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/07/27 |
Kyoto Maiko Makeover and Samurai Dress-up Experience with Optional Stroll Plan
One of the best!
Reviewed by: Narmina
One of the highlights of the whole trip to Japan. We immersed in culture by completely transforming into Maiko and Samurai. Staff was super polite and helpful. Very fast moving with the confidence on what they have been doing. Helping dress us up
into Maiko kimono was not an easy task. Same with putting full make up. It was simply awesome!! Tens of kimonos to choose from, couple of options of wigs.
Fotoshoot was also entertaining and they gave us 10 min to take pictures by ourselves as we wish. At the end they prepared a cd and a little booklet with good quality pictures which is going to be one of the best pictures from a Japan trip.
Those pictures among many we posted on FB from the trip to Japan got the most raving comments. The price was also very reasonable for a couple. Recommend it very much!
Dear Narmina
Thank you for your comment.
We are very glad to hear that you get the wonderful comments at facebook.
I think our shop is the most reasonable and fast to transform maiko and samurai.
Also our photographer can take very graceful pictures.
I wish your pictures will be one of your important memories in your life.
Cordially,
Maiko transformation studio SHIKI
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| Packages: | Samurai Maiko Couple Plan |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/08/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/07/29 |
Summertime Riverside Dinner in Kyoto with Maiko at Momijiya (2024/7/1～9/30)
Nice show
Reviewed by: Lumi
Well orhanised. Noce show, good food.great location
Thank you!
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| Packages: | Seiryo no Sato［Moon Course］ |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/07/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/07/20 |
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＞
とても良かったです
Reviewed by: ゆーら
職場仲間6名でおうかがいしました。祇園祭の花笠巡行があった日で、舞妓さん・芸妓さんも忙しく慌ただしかったようですが、時間めいっぱいもてなしていただきました。小さなお茶屋さんでしたが間近で見る舞妓さん・芸妓さんの立ち姿や所作の美しさにうっとり。我々のグループだけで独占できて、とても贅沢な時間でした。女将さんが伝統について解説してくださるのも興味深かったです。1時間しかないので、お茶をいただき、舞を見せていただき、いろいろ質問していたら、あっという間に時間がなくなります。慌ててお茶屋遊び（こんぴらふねふね）を簡単に教えていただいたところでタイムアップ。でもお値段を考えるととてもリーズナブルだと思います。貴重な体験ができ、とてもよかったです。
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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: | 2016/07/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/07/24 |
Maiko Dance with Dinner & Kyoto Night View Tour by KYOTO Sightseeing“OKOSHI”Bus
Geisha Dinner
Reviewed by: OPadus
Easy to find met up location. Ride on bus nice. Dinner was cold! No real announcement of when the Maiko came in. Great pic of the Maiko dancing and a very nice pic of the Maiko. Nice view of the city. Over all not a bad tour.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/07/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/07/17 |
Kyoto Private Maiko Entertainment with Tea Ceremony & Photo Op
Tea ceremony
Reviewed by: Susan
Great experience. Very personal and intimate. Learned a lot. Would highly recommend to anyone!
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| Packages: | Test Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/07/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/06/20 |
Kyoto Maiko Makeover and Samurai Dress-up Experience with Optional Stroll Plan
Fun and Memorable Photoshoot Experience
Reviewed by: Heather
It was a very fun experience! I was glad I was able to buy more poses and the backgrounds they used were very nice. You definitely need to plan for ample time before and during as it may take longer than expected.
As a side note, not against the company per say, but I would have liked that on the Veltra website they would have listed the various upgrade options they had for each package.
Dear Ms. Heather
Thank you for your message.
To transform geisha takes long time, but I hope you could transform beautiful geisha at our studio.
Please keep your pictures forever.
I would like to see you again someday, if you have a chance to visit to our shop.
Cordially,
Maiko henshin studio SHIKI
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| Packages: | Samurai Maiko Couple Plan |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/07/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/07/04 |
Kyoto Private Maiko Entertainment with Tea Ceremony & Photo Op
Incredible Experience!
Reviewed by: Ana
This was such an amazing experience as we had a private audience with our lovely maiko and hostess. We began with a small tea ceremony where our maiko prepared the matcha tea in one of the traditional ways. We were then given a sweet to enjoy with our tea and left in private. During this time we were able to talk with our hostess and owner of the Ochaya. She explained many things about the process of becoming a geisha and told us a little about her life. The maiko then returned and performed a summer dance for us, which was lovely and very elegant. Finally, we were given time in private to speak with her and ask any questions we had. We spent about 20 minutes talking to her as she explained why she decided to pursue this path and answered all our questions in perfect english. When we were finished they both gave us a very fond and kind farewell and walked us out. In true Japanese hospitality as we were leaving they even gave us an umbrella since it was drizzling outside and we had left ours in a cab earlier that day. I cannot say enough about this experience. Everything about it was top notch and above expectation. I highly recommend it to anyone that's interested in geishas, Japanese culture or just wants to try something different.
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| Packages: | Test Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/07/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/06/21 |
Maiko Dance with Dinner & Kyoto Night View Tour by KYOTO Sightseeing“OKOSHI”Bus
Beautiful night
Reviewed by: Maria Carmen
Everything was very well organised and hostess in the bus very kind..
The Maiko dance was very nice .. We took nice pictures..
The Garden was small but nice..
This is first time I bought my activities with Veltra and I'm very confident with them.. It is a very serious company.. I will go on buying their excursions whenever I'll travel.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2016/07/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/07/03 |
Summertime Riverside Dinner in Kyoto with Maiko at Momijiya (2024/7/1～9/30)
Highly Recommend
Reviewed by: Karen Q
we had a great time at the dinner. Recommend to come in June as you will see fireflies if the weather is good. Food is great and the service is amazing. Very worthwhile!
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| Packages: | Beef Shabu Shabu Hot Pot Course |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/06/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/06/10 |
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＞
憧れだった川床料理
Reviewed by: ETT
京都で川床料理、いつかずっとやってみたかったことが実現できました。
しかも舞妓さんもいるなんて。。と期待に旨を膨らませて参加しました。
京都市内から車で30分くらいかかります。ちょっと遠いですが、期待に胸が膨らみます。
座席に着くと既にお料理が用意されていました。かわいくてとても美味しい料理で、夢中で食べてしまいました。お料理を楽しんでいると舞妓さんの登場です。2曲程踊ってくれました！！感動です！舞妓さんと写真撮影もできますよ♪その後は私の行った時はホタルがいる時期だったので一瞬証明を全て落として真っ暗にしてくれます。数匹ですが、遠くの方にホタルを見ることができました！夏の夜なので虫さんは少し多いですが、しょうがないですね。。
それも自然なので楽しみましょう！総じて本当に満足しました！また是非いきたいです。
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| Packages: | Test Package |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2016/06/11 |
Maiko Dance with Dinner & Kyoto Night View Tour by KYOTO Sightseeing“OKOSHI”Bus
Good experience!
Reviewed by: Lyanne Chua
It was a good experience to meet a maiko but it would have been better if there's an option for an English tour.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2016/06/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/05/29 |
Kyoto Maiko Dinner Show with Unryuin Temple Evening Tour
Enjoyable Evening
Reviewed by: Squirrel Girl
I was visiting Kyoto with my mother who had come to see me in while I am living in Japan. I speak Japanese but she does not, and we were the only non-Japanese people on our tour. The tour is also largely conducted in Japanese, with the only foreign language assistance being an automated voice guide on the bus which provides some information, and the pamphlet and some narration at the show. That said, knowing some Japanese is helpful but not necessary.
The food and atmosphere of the restaurant we had dinner at was good, although the portions were not very large and thus not really filling. Overall it was a good assortment of traditional food at a fair price.
The show at Gion corner was good as well. It does not have a lot of any one thing, but rather a bit of various types of Japanese traditional performing arts. It is a great way to sample those things, especially for those who may be new to Japanese culture.
The night view was a nice addition, too. Although Kyoto is not particularly known for its skyline, it was still enjoyable to be able to look out from the mountain and say "This is Kyoto."
This tour was relatively inexpensive compared to others involving dinner and maiko, and I think it was a great deal for that price.
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| Packages: | Standard Plan |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/05/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/05/25 |
Kyoto Maiko Makeover and Samurai Dress-up Experience with Optional Stroll Plan
Maiko in Kyoto
Reviewed by: Nicolette
This was a fun addition to our trip to Japan. The studio is in a perfect neighbourhood. The setting is professional.
the overall experience was nice, but at times I thought it was a bit to commercial to my taste. We were rushes through hair, make-up and dressing. Except for the choice of kimono and obi (they were beuatiful) there was little room for questions, remarks and personal taste.
I thought it was a pitty that it is forbidden to take snapshots during the process, something I was more interested in than the end-result.
The photographer is very professional in a good way. He is quick, but not rushed. He knows his trade and the pictures turned out nice.
Having said so, i would recommand this place.
Dear Nicolette
Thank you for your amazing comments.
Our staff will be very happy to read your message.
I am so sorry, everyone wears only underwear during the process, so you couldn't take pictures inside. Thank you for your understanding.
He is one of the nice photographer at our studio.
I hope you got nice pictures in your hands.
If you have a time, I would like to see your family and friends!
Sincerely,
Maiko transformation studio SHIKI
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| Packages: | Maiko Studio Photo Shoot Plan |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2016/05/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/04/14 |
Kyoto Private Maiko Entertainment with Tea Ceremony & Photo Op
Amazing
Reviewed by: Neeuqia
It was simply amazing. The maiko-san prepared a tea ceremony with grace and poise followed by a fan dance.
The best part for me was when we got to speak to her and take photos.
She shared a lot about the maiko and geiko culture and traditions.
I still cant believe we managed to take photos with a real geisha.
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| Packages: | Test Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/05/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/04/18 |
Kyoto Gion Geisha District Evening Walking Tour with English-Speaking Guide
Gion evening walk
Reviewed by: Theresa
It was a very informative and entertaining evening.
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| Packages: | Test Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/05/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/05/11 |
Kyoto Maiko Makeover and Samurai Dress-up Experience with Optional Stroll Plan
OK experience. Not great pics.
Reviewed by: Suzanne
Be prepared for them to try and up-sell you a lot when you get there. And don't be too disappointed if the pics are not great. They do not work with what is best for you, everybody gets put in the same pose and that will not work for everybody.
The lady at the front desk was NOT nice. Her attitude ruined the whole experience for me. It was just ok. I wouldn't do it again.
Dear Ms. Suzanne
Thank you for your coming on April.
First, I am so sorry for our studio staff.
Then thank you for your opinion about our staff.
I will hardly train them again and give them entry level education.
Also she is not get used to her work of customer service yet.
We will train our staff hardly and try to not to repeat such a thing again for you will be interested again in our shop.
Thank you for your opinion about our staff this time.
Best regards,
Maiko transformation studio SHIKI
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| Packages: | Maiko Studio Photo Shoot Plan |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/05/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/04/26 |
Kyoto Maiko Makeover and Samurai Dress-up Experience with Optional Stroll Plan
Nice experience for Stroll Plan
Reviewed by: Oradee
Professional and friendly staff. The staff can speak English. I have enjoyed the stroll plan for walk around and get some nice photo and compliment from tourist. Nice experience and memory in Kyoto. The photo which taken from studio only 3 photos are good out of 9 photos. I am lucky with the weather and have a good photos with students and surrounding. This was my 2nd time so I would recommended to anyone come in Kyoto to try this.
Dear Ms. Oradee
Thank you for your coming to our shop.
The Strolling plan is one of our popular plan.
You could take many pictures with tourists.
I would like to see you again in Kyoto as the third time someday.
Wishes,
Maiko transformation studio SHIKI
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| Packages: | Early Morning Maiko Stroll Plan |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/04/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/04/13 |
Kyoto Maiko Makeover Experience at Yumeyakata
Fun!
Reviewed by: Valentina and Marina
It was very interesting to try Maiko dress on. It is a lot of work to dress properly and especially to apply make-up! The staff is very-very nice and professional. The pictures are cool and will remind us about great time in Kyoto!
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| Packages: | Test Package |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2016/04/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/03/28 |
Maiko Dance with Dinner & Kyoto Night View Tour by KYOTO Sightseeing“OKOSHI”Bus
Maiko dinner
Reviewed by: gaelletipaka
It was a really interesting experience and evening. The Maiko performed a wonderful danse and the garden was really pretty. thank you
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/04/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/03/27 |
Kyoto Private Maiko Entertainment with Tea Ceremony & Photo Op
Great experience
Reviewed by: Valentina and Marina
We had a great time with Maiko! Watching tea ceremony and Maiko dance was very interesting and having a conversation with Tomitsuyo-san helped us to better understand the art of Geiko and Maiko! Thank you so much!
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| Packages: | Test Package |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2016/04/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/03/28 |
Kyoto Maiko Makeover and Samurai Dress-up Experience with Optional Stroll Plan
Highly suggest; expect upcharge on site
Reviewed by: Kyoto visitor
They are tucked away on a side street; look for an illuminated sign! They will offer to up sale you on backgrounds, a book with your pictures, CD, half wig vs full that will show lines in the pictures. They have soaps, sinks, and hairdryers to clean up after. The kimonos are gorgeous, and the pictures are keepsake.
Thank you for your comments.
Our plan is the basic price, so you can customize some options.
If you wanted something to clean up after you finished the plan, I would like to know them.
We have about 100 kimono, you could choose the best your kimono.
Thank you so much for your coming!
Best regards,
Maiko transformation studio SHIKI
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| Packages: | Early Morning Maiko Studio Plan |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2016/04/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/04/13 |
Kyoto Maiko Dinner Show with Unryuin Temple Evening Tour
not bad
Reviewed by: Wilson
tour guide only speaks japanese. it was very hard to find the bus. it was situated in the very back corner of the bus terminal and we got lost trying to find it. other than that, the tour was not bad
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| Packages: | Standard Plan |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/04/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/04/06 |
Kyoto Maiko Makeover and Samurai Dress-up Experience with Optional Stroll Plan
Amazing! So much fun!
Reviewed by: Johanna
We both loved it! Yay! Dressing up was awesome and we loved posing. We were treated very well and it was super fun.
Thank you for your comments.
Our studio have many poses for photo shooting, also we have over 100 kimonos!
You could choose the best kimono for you.
If you have a chance, I'd like to see you again someday.
Have a good day,
Maiko transformation studio SHIKI
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| Packages: | Maiko Studio Photo Shoot Plan |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/04/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/04/10 |
Kyoto Gion Geisha District Evening Walking Tour with English-Speaking Guide
awesome
Reviewed by: Paul
It was a very educational and interesting tour enjoyed it alot it was great when we got to see geiko and maiko's. Mie was very entertaining and she loved telling us all the history and little stories which made it so much more enjoyable. Thankyou so very much we highly recommend this tour. Oh and it was over priced great for people on a budget.
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| Packages: | Test Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/04/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/04/06 |
Kyoto Private Maiko Entertainment with Tea Ceremony & Photo Op
Memorable Experience in Gion, Kyoto
Reviewed by: Luchi Villarica
Among all our cultural activities in Japan, the tea time with Maiko is the most memorable. Although they only serve the guest one type of tea and traditional Japanese sweets per guest, the experience was still memorable. Guests first witness how tea is produced from scratch by the Maiko and this is followed by any traditional dance number. The Maiko's elegance and grace is perfectly showcased. Her business mother is also very adept at explaining basic facts about the Maiko and the Geisha's way of life. The last part of the tea time is an interview with the Maiko wherein guests can ask questions.
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| Packages: | Test Package |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2016/04/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/03/23 |
Kyoto Private Maiko Entertainment with Tea Ceremony & Photo Op
Thank You Veltra
Reviewed by: David
We want to thank Veltra for their efforts to find a Maiko available to meet with us for the making of tea, dance, chat and photo opportunity. This was done at short notice and in peak season when other agencies were not able to help. The event itself was very memorable. It would have helped if the person who oversaw activities at the tea house explained what was going to happen and when we would know it would conclude.
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| Packages: | Test Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/04/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/03/31 |
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シンデレラ 様
ご来店、誠に有難うございました。
暑い時期の体験でご苦労いただいたと思いますが、秋の紅葉時期や春の桜が咲く頃には最高のロケーションとなりますので
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