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All Reviews for Kyoto Geisha & Maiko Activities in Kyoto

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609 reviews

Kyoto Maiko Dinner Show with Unryuin Temple Evening Tour

An experience in Kyoto

Reviewed by: cheung

The dinner was colourful but not much taste. The show was a separated location quite fun.

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Posted on: 2016/04/03
Activity Date: 2015/10/20

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

Maiko makeover

Reviewed by: Nur

As this is the first time i tried veltra i wasnt sure of its credibility but it turned out great had loads of fun doing the makeover.

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Ms.Nur

Thank you for your comments.
We're happy you enjoyed transforming maiko.
When you have some questions, please e-mail us directly.
If you have a chance, we would like to see you again!

Have a nice day,
Maiko transformation studio SHIKI

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Packages: Early Morning Maiko Studio Plan
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2016/03/21
Activity Date: 2016/03/19

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

Very informative

Reviewed by: Kathy

Shomi our guide was a wealth of info. While we didn't cover much territory we learned a huge amount and I highly recommend this tour!

  • This is a sign indicating this house is a designated Geika Tea Party house

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Posted on: 2016/03/16
Activity Date: 2016/03/14

Kyoto Private Maiko Entertainment with Tea Ceremony & Photo Op

Tea Ceremony with Maiko in Gion

Reviewed by: Rob Lowe

It has been one of my life ambitions to have a Tea Ceremony with a Geiko/Maiko in Kyoto and it exceeded my expectations in every way.

The booking system with Veltra was simple and easy although it took a few days to get confirmation of the booking from the venue itself.

The directions to the Tea House were perfect (especially required with the nature of the Gion area of Kyoto with so many small back streets) and the greeting by the Okasan of the Gion Tomikiku Ochaya (Tea House) was pleasant and informative and she gave us lots of information all through the time of the visit, in good English.

The Tea Ceremony and Dance by the Maiko (Tomitsuyu) was beautiful and exquisite and we had the chance to speak to her for some time after the formalities were over. Tomitsuyu spoke perfect English and was very patient and honest with all the 'obvious' questions we asked of her, which I am sure she has been asked many times before.

There were plenty of opportunities for pictures and videos during the entire visit, which were in fact encouraged by the Okasan and the whole experience was designed to ensure the customer was happy with the event.

The dedication that Tomitsuyu has and the training required to perform so perfectly is a credit to such a young girl and we were in slight awe of the commitment is takes to take such a path in life.

The whole experience will live with me for the rest of my life and was definitely worth the wait and I would recommend anyone who is interested in this to make it a priority during your visit to Kyoto. You will not regret it.

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Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2016/02/15
Activity Date: 2016/02/12

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

Geisha make over

Reviewed by: mubson@msn.com

This was a truly a once in a life time experience. My daughters and myself just loved it. There is so much that goes into preparing the look. It's was amazing

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Thank you for your comments! There are Japanese room, Japanese tea room. We're glad you could take pitures in these rooms. If you have a chance, I'd like to see you again someday.

Have a nice day,
Maiko transformation studio SHIKI

  • Amazing treasured moments for life X

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Posted on: 2016/02/07

Kyoto Private Maiko Entertainment with Tea Ceremony & Photo Op

Authentic and memorable experience

Reviewed by: Ozfamily

Our family of three had a wonderful experience with the Maiko - green tea and sweets were served in a traditional tea ceremony, our Maiko performed a beautiful dance, talked with us at our table about her life as a Maiko in Kyoto, and then allowed us to have photographs taken with her both inside and outside the venue. Our 13 y.o. son was fascinated and very impressed with the experience, as were we. Highly recommended!

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Posted on: 2016/02/07
Activity Date: 2016/01/13

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>

大満足

Reviewed by: 海老実

舞妓さんと色々お話しでき、お座敷遊びも体験できました。シンガポールからの友達夫婦も初めての経験に大興奮、大満足。

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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: 2015/12/31
Activity Date: 2015/12/28

Kyoto Private Maiko Entertainment with Tea Ceremony & Photo Op

Lovely event~

Reviewed by: HHHH

We have small children and wanted to introduce them to both tea time and Maiko traditions. This was perfect. They could try things, or not, participate or not. they were engaged. Everyone loved this. It was worth the splurge.

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Posted on: 2015/12/07
Activity Date: 2015/06/13

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>

格安で舞妓さんを独占できました

Reviewed by: ぷちむ

外国人の友人と三人で体験しました。祇園会館近くのこじんまりした風情あるお茶屋さんで現地集合・解散です。舞妓さんは祇園東の富多愛さん。お茶屋に入ると見習いの女性(?)に京言葉で案内され、お茶菓子をもてなされます。ほどなく舞妓さんが登場。三人それぞれにお茶をたててくださいました。踊りも一曲披露していただき、歓談タイムでも楽しくお話できました。丁寧で可愛らしい舞妓さんで、外国人の友人はもちろん私も大満足の内容でした。

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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: 2015/11/28
Activity Date: 2015/11/26

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

紅葉シーズンのため激混み

Reviewed by: のんちゃん

素敵な体験をさせていただきありがとうございました。
ただ、紅葉シーズンのためか非常に混雑しており、所要時間2時間とあったところ3時間近くかかってしまい、あとに予定していた清水寺観光を諦めざるを得ませんでした。
あらかじめexcuseがあればよかったかも。
とはいえ、60歳を過ぎたおばさん3人を芸妓にしていただき写真を撮っていただき、素敵な思い出になりました。ありがとうございます。

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のんちゃん 様

ご来店、誠に有難うございました。

素敵な思い出になり嬉しく思いますが、
非常に混み合いご迷惑をおかけし、後のスケジュールにも支障をきたしてしまいお詫び申し上げます。

今後、繁忙期での所要時間のアナウンス等、お客様サービスを充実させて参りますので
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

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Posted on: 2015/11/19
Activity Date: 2015/11/17

Kyoto Private Maiko Entertainment with Tea Ceremony & Photo Op

Incredible service from VELTRA and a wonderful experience I'll never forget

Reviewed by: Mark Anderson

I used VELTRA so that my partner and I could experience teatime with a Maiko (trainee Geiko) when we visited Gion, Kyoto. Finding Tomikiku, the actual teahouse, on the street was a little hard (a few pictures of the teahouse itself on the VELTRA site would be helpful), since all the signage is in Japanese, naturally, but once there the actual experience was incredible. The owner of the teahouse was a lovely lady who talked us through the ceremony and explained the history of the Geisha. The Maiko herself, by the name of Tomitsuyu, was elegant and refined, and, once she had come out of formal Maiko deportment, was a delight to talk with. My partner and I left the teahouse feeling we had experienced a bit of old Japan, something few others ever have.

The only thing that marred the experience was that, perhaps through no fault of her own, the owner of the teahouse had double-booked the experience through another operator. She was very sorry and asked if we would mind sharing the experience with the English family who arrived shortly after us. Since it was an experience of a lifetime we didn't feel we could turn them away, so they joined us.

My point in explaining that occurrence is that when I explained this to VELTRA they were incredibly understanding and sorry, refunding us half of the cost of the experience. I've rarely had customer service so good, anywhere, so if you are thinking of using VELTRA, perhaps for the first time, and you're not sure, don't be: this is a company that looks after its customers well. I know, having looked at their other experiences, that I will be using VELTRA again.

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Packages: Test Package
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Posted on: 2015/11/03
Activity Date: 2015/10/19

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

Samurai makeover

Reviewed by: Andrew Sparke

Found it a little difficult to locate. As such I arrived ten minutes late. Thankfully the staff were understanding and spoke good English so communication was easy. Getting dressed up in the layers upon layers that make up the outfit was fun. The photo shoot was good but the photographer chooses the poses. It did make it bit unnatural. The photographs are of high quality and there are a number of additional options you can choose from on arrival. The experience was good and given the chance I'd do it again.

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Thank you for your message.

All staff can speak in English a little, so to communicate in English was no problem for you.
Our featuring is low prices and rapid tempo, so our photographer choose pictures.
If you have a chance, I'd like to see you again someday.

Have a nice day,

Maiko transformation studio SHIKI

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Packages: Samurai Plan
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Posted on: 2015/11/01
Activity Date: 2015/10/09

Maiko Entertainment in Kyoto with Dance Performance and Dinner

A wonderful night with dinner and performance

Reviewed by: Javier see

The whole night progressed well , as there were not many people who joined this tour. Hence we were able to savour our meals privately with a nice ambience environment. The food prepared was good and the tour guide was friendly and helpful. She tried to make our evening as comfortable and relaxing. After the dinner, it was the maiko's performance. She performed 2 pieces and she showed her experience as her movement, and dance was exquisite and graceful. I even had the chance to play games with her! The maiko was kind enough to share with us when we asked questions and lastly we visited the embroidery museum and the artwork was fantastic.

Overall the event went quite well and i was very satisfied throughout the whole event!

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Posted on: 2015/10/04

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

Fun, unique, cost friendly.

Reviewed by: Jenny

This was a really neat thing to experience. It was fun and unique and I'm glad I did it. It was wonderful to have the final 10minutes outside for personal photos so that I could share some of the experience with my husband and have photos for social media.

I wish they would have had a package for the professional photos to be emailed with a link to the shots. Most people don't need printed photos these days and I won't use mine.

It would also be helpful to have a little more support for those who don't speak Japanese but if you're fluent in charades, it was worth it under the sale price (around 6,200 yen with a few worthwhile additions).

Ps- pay the extra for the "half wig" (looks way better) and bring your own straightener!

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Thank you for your comment.

We're glad that you experienced wonderful time at SHIKI.
About print of picture, we have to think other nice idea.
If you have a chance, I hope you will come to Kyoto someday.

Maiko transformation studio SHIKI

  • Photo taken by my husband during the personal photo time.

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Packages: Maiko Studio Photo Shoot Plan
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2015/09/30
Activity Date: 2015/09/27

Maiko Entertainment in Kyoto with Dance Performance and Dinner

Beautiful show and a filling delicious meal

Reviewed by: Mike

Everything went perfect as the evening progressed. After a great dinner and show we enjoyed the embroidery museum as well. Great works of art.

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Posted on: 2015/09/19
Activity Date: 2015/08/28

Kyoto Private Maiko Entertainment with Tea Ceremony & Photo Op

Giving Support

Reviewed by: KuangYueh

It is like
If you have an icon
You will do just like me
Being supportive

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Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2015/09/16
Activity Date: 2015/09/14

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

舞妓体験

Reviewed by: ぷぅさん

1人で体験!open前、早めに行ってしまったが、雨だったこともあり、中にいれてくださり助かりました。舞妓体験は、少し流れ作業のようで味気ない感じがしたが、携帯でも何枚か撮って頂き、とても嬉しかったです!ありがとうございました。

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ぷぅさん 様

ご来店有難うございました。

次回はぜひ半かつらでご体験下さい、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

  • 半カツラの方がいいかな...

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Packages: 舞妓撮影プラン
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Posted on: 2015/09/14
Activity Date: 2015/09/09

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

Nice experienced in kyoto

Reviewed by: Oradee

I arrived about 9am for dressed up instead of 10.00am for an appointment as not sure the direction but it was easy to find once my husband look on Google Earth. The staff was very friendly and professionally. They will ask if I would like to do additional photo shots in studio on arrival. I choose to do more photos as the set up in studio look nice and suitable for the Maiko dressed up. The dressed up and make up took about 1 1/2 . My plan was a stroll plan which I allow to walk in Kimono for 45 minutes but there was a mistake so after they found out the mistake the studio told my husband that they will not charge extra for an additional photos make in studio as I did not walk around in Kimono as booked. I would returning to Kyoto again next year and would recommended anyone come to Kyoto try Maiko dressed up experience.

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Thank you for your message.
We're so sorry you could not stroll outside.
If you have a chance, please come to Kyoto again.
I'm glad you came to our shop.
I'd like to see you someday.

Have a nice day,
Maiko transformation studio SHIKI

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Packages: Maiko Stroll Plan
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Posted on: 2015/09/11
Activity Date: 2015/08/12

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

本格的な舞妓さん

Reviewed by: 京都在中

十代の子供に良い記念になるだろうと申し込みました。
朝一番目の時間で予約したので、着物も好きなものを選べました。

半かつらにしました。やはりTHE かつら!とならず、とても自然な雰囲気で正解でした。

お子さんにと思うお母様も多いはず。支度中は自動サーバーの飲料を飲み、雑誌を読みながら待てます。着物を選ぶ段階でちゃんと呼んでいただき一緒に選ぶこともできます。
撮影にも付き合えます。

プラス料金でさまざまな設えの和風の素敵なお部屋で撮影していただけ、その写真の出来栄えは、やはり風景もあり別格です。お茶室をプラスしましたが、数ポーズで撮影していただけもっと数か所お願いしてもよかったと思いました。

CD-Rもお願いしておいて良かったです。いずれフォットブックにまとめようと思います。
京都在住で徒歩圏内ですが、同じく京都の周りのお友達にも紹介しました。

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ご来店誠に有難うございました。

ご満足いただけて本当に嬉しく思っております。
またご友人もお誘いの上、ご来店をお待ちしております。

舞妓変身スタジオ四季

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Packages: 舞妓撮影プラン
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Posted on: 2015/09/11
Activity Date: 2015/08/16

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

First hand experience with Maiko

Reviewed by: Gigi

Shozan Garden is on beautiful grounds. Kaiseki was interesting. Maiko danced during our dinner. Good first hand experience with Maiko.

  • Maiko dancing

  • Kaiseki

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Posted on: 2015/09/11
Activity Date: 2015/09/06

Kyoto Private Maiko Entertainment with Tea Ceremony & Photo Op

Extraordinary experience

Reviewed by: Enchanted

Once in a lifetime experience in old Gion, Kyoto. The simple setting was perfect. The Maiko prepared tea for us, danced, and played a drinking game. Enchanting. We talked with her afterwards......just a lovely experience

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Posted on: 2015/08/31
Activity Date: 2015/08/05

Kyoto Private Maiko Entertainment with Tea Ceremony & Photo Op

富津愈 Hope you fine and the best

Reviewed by: KuangYueh

My sister
Hope You Could
Stay longer and better
No matter
Where you stand

  • Beautiful and Elegant Always

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Posted on: 2015/08/31
Activity Date: 2015/08/29

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

楽しかった。

Reviewed by: Deborah

いい経験でした。^_^ スタッフはとても優しかった。私は一人でスタジオへ行ったのに、10分の自由撮影の時、スタッフから写真を撮ってくれました。すごく楽しかったでした。

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ご来店有難うございました。

お楽しみいただけて何よりでした、お一人で色々とご不便もおかけしたと思いますが、
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

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Posted on: 2015/08/29
Activity Date: 2015/08/03

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

内容はとてもすばらしい! でも時間が・・

Reviewed by: もうもう

中1と高1の娘がお盆に舞妓体験。化粧も衣装も写真も本格的、想像以上にすばらしいの一言です!ただ、そこまでのこだわりのせいか、時間がかかる!案内には散策45分を含めて約2時間半、と書かれていましたが、現実には散策出る前に2時間半が経過、メイク落とし、着替えで30分かかるということで、散策45分かけると4時間以上に!帰りの新幹線を考えると散策は10分で切り上げ、という残念な結果に。お盆というピーク時のせいかもしれませんが、明らかに受け入れすぎ、キャパオーバーが起きていたように思います。でも内容的には、本当にすばらしいです。時間に余裕をもっていけば大満足間違いなし、です。

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ご来店有難うございました。
大変混み合う中でのご体験でご迷惑をおかけし誠に申し訳ございませんでした。
お盆でもあり、また海外から予約が入っていない団体の方も急遽お越しになられましたのでご迷惑をおかけしました。
引き続きキャンペーンも年内一杯行いますので、またのご来店をお待ちしております。

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Posted on: 2015/08/17
Activity Date: 2015/08/14

Kyoto Private Maiko Entertainment with Tea Ceremony & Photo Op

Absolutely spectacular!!

Reviewed by: Meera

Not only were we the only two people at the tea house, but we had the maiko and tea house owner all to ourselves to chat with!!!

The maiko herself was so friendly. She performed a tea ceremony with such grace, with an accompanying explanation from the tea house owner. She then performed a small dance (again, an interpretation for the dance was offered by the tea house owner).

We then had time to just talk to the maiko. She was not only obliging to take pictures, but she made a genuine attempt to speak as much English to us. She seemed to enjoy talking about her favorite music, books and activities - she even taught us a few traditional dance moves!

Everyone was very welcoming, and the tea and sweets were delicious! I would recommend this to anyone who is fascinated with maiko and geiko culture, as it's sure to impress every time!

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Posted on: 2015/08/16
Activity Date: 2015/08/14

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

Well worth itl

Reviewed by: Dave B

For the price I don't see how you possibly could do better with a well-educated well spoken guide and wonderful subject matter

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Posted on: 2015/08/14
Activity Date: 2015/08/12

Summer River Terrace Dining with Maiko Dance Performance in Kyoto

GREAT experience, best of my vacation

Reviewed by: PVLee

This was outstanding, well worth the money. 3 Maiko (geisha apprentices) came over, were introduced, spent time answering questions (through interpreter), sat with each of us for a photo, then each did a dance performance. It was the best night of our vacation. Not rushed, entire evening was wonderful. Dinner was multiple courses, plenty of traditional food (not to my taste), but I wasn't there for the food (: ....the setting was beautiful, riverside up in the hills. Definitely recommend this event and experience.

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Posted on: 2015/07/31
Activity Date: 2015/07/23

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>

忘れえぬ体験

Reviewed by: 田中利男

 台湾の大切な友人と参りました。
彼女はもちろん私も初めての体験なので、前日から気もそぞろの状態でした。
当日は、女将の温かなおもてなしを頂戴するなど和やかな雰囲気のもと、お茶屋の歴史などについてお話を頂戴し、徐々に気持ちがほぐれていきました。
 そして、富多愛さん(舞妓さん)の点てていただいたお抹茶をいただき、舞を堪能し、更にはお話しもできるなど、本当に価値のある豊かな時間を過ごすことができました。
 富多愛さんと彼女と一緒に写した写真は宝物です。また、秋に伺います。

 有難うございました。

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Posted on: 2015/07/31
Activity Date: 2015/07/30

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

great experience of traditional japan dressing but costly....better you pay online for album too

Reviewed by: samuel

enjoyed the maiko dress up with good makeup....for an hour...and the clicks were amazingly wonderful...great photoshoot...couldnt recognise ourselves after the makeup
you need to pay for socks and for CD again

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Thank you.

Please also come.

maiko studio shiki

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Posted on: 2015/07/30
Activity Date: 2015/07/09

Kyoto Maiko Dinner Show with Unryuin Temple Evening Tour

A little touristy, but actually an amazing value!

Reviewed by: August

The tour itself is great. The food was absolutely delicious and is worth the experience alone. Gion Corner (a hodgepodge of traditional Japanese cultural acts) was a little touristy, but it was still fun and enjoyable.

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Packages: Standard Plan Until Sept 30, 2017
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2015/07/16
Activity Date: 2015/07/08