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All Reviews for Kyoto Geisha & Maiko Activities in Kyoto
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Reviews
Kyoto Maiko Entertainment with All-You-Can-Drink Full Course Dinner & Photo Op
Outstanding experience.
Reviewed by: Semih
It was an outstanding experience in a very friendly and authentic atmosphere.
I would recommend it strongly to anyone who would like to have some insightful information about life of Maikos and Geikos.
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| Packages: | Test Package |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2019/05/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/05/18 |
Kyoto Maiko or Geisha Makeover Experience with Optional Gion Stroll
This is a must do if you're in Kyoto! Super authentic.
Reviewed by: KatFisher1208
I absolutely loved my experience! This is a must do if you're in Kyoto. My advisor was super thorough and explained everything to me. They do the dressing and makeup in the traditional manner. They take photos of you and make sure they come out beautifully.
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| Packages: | Garden Plan |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2019/05/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/03/09 |
2024 Kamogawa Odori Tickets (May 1-24)
Great
Reviewed by: Fil
Great experience! A real geiko and maiko show in pontocho
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| Packages: | Special Seat with Japanese Tea |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/05/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/05/20 |
2024 Kamogawa Odori Tickets (May 1-24)
Lovely tea, excellent performance.
Reviewed by: Virginia
I really enjoyed this experience. A large group of attendees were served tea and a tea sweet while a beautifully dressed maiko performed the tea preparation part of the tea ceremony. Then we could take pictures of two maiko. The performance included a play and a series of dances that were beautifully performed in gorgeous costumes. Even though I don't speak Japanese, I still had a pretty good idea of what was going on from the dance movements. I had an excellent seat. Wonderful experience.
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| Packages: | Special Seat with Japanese Tea and Photo Op |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2019/05/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/05/22 |
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
大変楽しめました
Reviewed by: hrs
出張で何度も京都に訪れていて、寺社仏閣は一通り見ましたが、お座敷や舞妓さん、芸妓さんなどと接することには縁がなかったので、一度は体験したいと思い申し込みました。
時間は９０分と少し短いですが、料理とお酒が付き、気さくな舞妓さんでいろいろな質問にも答えてもらい、写真撮影も何回も応じてもらい、また、お茶屋などでは高額なことが、この料金で一通りの体験ができ、大変満足しています。
今回は、キャンセルがでたことと、季節柄、申込者が少ないことも重なり、５人の参加者でじっくり鑑賞できましたので、ラッキーでした。
また機会があれば申し込みたいと思います。
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| Packages: | お座敷ディナー体験 |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2019/05/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/05/18 |
Maiko Dance with Dinner & Kyoto Night View Tour by KYOTO Sightseeing“OKOSHI”Bus
maiko dinner and show
Reviewed by: willam
food and show was good ,but we could have done with a intererpreter in english on bus and dinner
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2019/05/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/05/21 |
Maiko Dance with Dinner & Kyoto Night View Tour by KYOTO Sightseeing“OKOSHI”Bus
Excellent show
Reviewed by: Sanja
I loved everything about this experience. I think it was well planned and it offered a lot of cool experience.
It offered more than I expected.
Maiko was professional, dinner was tasty and the views were amazing.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2019/05/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/05/21 |
2024 Kamogawa Odori Tickets (May 1-24)
Traditional experience with WOW factor!
Reviewed by: Helen Adams
We will not forget this performance. It was exciting to watch from beginning to end. The performers, the show direction, the sets were all fantastic. The costumes were magnificent. There was a small downside, and that was the tea ceremony was very rushed. We were herded in and herded out, and this made us wonder why this was significant in any way.
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| Packages: | Special Seat with Japanese Tea and Photo Op |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/05/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/05/21 |
2024 Kamogawa Odori Tickets (May 1-24)
Lovely afternoon show!
Reviewed by: Bintara
We had a good time at the show. It was a small theatre and the show was not particularly grand, but it was a really nice and cosy performance. Loved it!
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| Packages: | Special Seat with Photo Op |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2019/05/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/05/19 |
2024 Kamogawa Odori Tickets (May 1-24)
Nice to see
Reviewed by: Andie
The overall experience went well. This is basically the traditional Japanese play, it only happens in a few days in May, and it's not very touristy. Most people going were actual locals, dressed in kimono. There were a few tourists, dressed more casual, but very few.
We knew that we wouldn't understand any of it. But the play itself, more the second part with the traditional dancing, was very pretty, and didn't involve much dialogue.
The tea ceremony was very rushed, and you are expected to eat the sweet and drink your tea very fast, and couldn't enjoy properly the act of the geisha actually "preparing" it.
Overall, I am glad we did it, and it was an experience to remember. But if you expect a long tea ceremony, please go elsewhere. This one was no more than 5min.
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| Packages: | Special Seat with Japanese Tea and Photo Op |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/05/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/05/18 |
2024 Kamogawa Odori Tickets (May 1-24)
Unique Cultural Geisha Experience
Reviewed by: Erik and Alison
The tea ceremony was rushed and a non-event but the tea was real macha with a delicious cake. You keep the cake plate as a souvenir.
We did the photo op after the tea ceremony - it was OK.
The performance is outstanding and well worth the price of admission. Very professional, exquisite costumed and live orchestra.
Highly recommend this if you are in the Gion area.
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| Packages: | Special Seat with Japanese Tea and Photo Op |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/05/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/05/17 |
2024 Kamogawa Odori Tickets (May 1-24)
A must do!
Reviewed by: Karen C
If you are lucky enough to be in Kyoto while this is on, go! Fabulous!
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| Packages: | Special Seat with Japanese Tea |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2019/05/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/05/15 |
2024 Kamogawa Odori Tickets (May 1-24)
Excellent performance!!
Reviewed by: Then0madneverrests
It was one of the best cultural experiences. Even though i dont understand Japanese I enjoyed it thoroughly. You can buy the English synopsis of the play at the theatre itself. I faced no problem and I just went to the ticket counter and exchanged the voucher.
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| Packages: | Special Seat with Japanese Tea and Photo Op |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2019/05/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/05/14 |
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＞
かもがわおどり
Reviewed by: マネージャー！
京都の風物詩の鴨川踊りを初めてでよかった。舞子、芸子さんのきれいなこと。なかなか、本物の舞子、芸子さんを見れないので、同席の女性も感動されていました。
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| Packages: | 茶券付特別席 |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2019/05/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/05/12 |
2024 Kamogawa Odori Tickets (May 1-24)
Serendipity to a new high
Reviewed by: Unexpected
We understood the Web page to be offering a demonstration of the Sado (tea ceremony) by Maiko. This was not to be. What we dis see was a superb performance of Maiko dances and period orchestra with voices performing a tribute to Japan's new era just commenced the week we were in Kyoto. Awesome talent and display of Maiko skills in song, dance and artistry of the animated gesture. The 182nd annual performance by this group. A mempry to treasure.
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| Packages: | Special Seat with Japanese Tea |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2019/05/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/05/05 |
2024 Kamogawa Odori Tickets (May 1-24)
Guidelines for foreign tourists could be a lot better
Reviewed by: Kevin
There was no issue in finding the location and to get the ticket at the booth with the voucher from Veltra. I purchased Special Seat without the tea ceremony.
Thereafter, we were ushered into a hall where the tea ceremony was held. I did not know it was that when I was in the queue. When they serve tea, they realized that I didnt purchase with it and they asked me to purchase a separate ticket for it (though it was in my intention to opt out). There was no briefing during the tea ceremony as to what was supposed to happen in the process.
After that we went into a room while waiting to enter the performance hall. Although I bought a special seat unfortunately I was given the second last row of the hall. There were staff walking around with signs in Japanese which I figured later they were renting out translator machines. The group of staff while walking around with those did not mention anything in English nor were there any signs in English whatsoever.
The performance was split into 2 sections. The first was like a drama and it was difficult to enjoy the show without translation. The srcond brief was more on dance and it wad quite beautiful.
Staff could be more conversational in English throughout. A lot of foreign tourists were lost in their way from the tea ceremony to the performance as well.
Hello Kevin,
Thank you for leaving a review.
We sincerely apologize for the tea ceremony mix-up. We have since relayed your comments to the provider. Please rest assured that we are taking steps to ensure that the same mistake does not happen again.
As for the devices that you saw, those are actually audio devices that provide explanation of the scenes in Japanese. As they only cater to Japanese people, the signs were written in Japanese only.
Again, thank you for taking time to write us a review. We value our customers' opinions and reviews like yours help us improve our services.
We hope you had a lovely stay in Japan.
Sincerely,
VELTRA.com
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| Packages: | Special Seat |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2019/05/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/05/03 |
Kyoto Gion Geisha District Evening Walking Tour with English-Speaking Guide
No Geisha sighting due to rain
Reviewed by: Guest
Interesting to see the tea houses etc but no Geisha girls were sighted due to rainy weather
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| Packages: | Test Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/05/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/04/29 |
Kyoto Maiko Makeover and Samurai Dress-up Experience with Optional Stroll Plan
Great experience
Reviewed by: Chiara C
Everything went fine, my Maiko makeover experience was outstanding, thanks a lot !
Dear Chiara C
Thank you for your message.
If you enjoyed at our shop, we are very happy.
I hope you had a wonderful experience in Kyoto.
And please keep your beautiful Maiko pictures as a nice memories!
Thank you very much.
Have a nice trip!
Maiko henshin studio Shiki
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| Packages: | Maiko Studio Photo Shoot Plan |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2019/05/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/04/29 |
Kyoto Maiko Makeover and Samurai Dress-up Experience with Optional Stroll Plan
great experience! less crowded area
Reviewed by: ylis
Cool experience! Many people look at me!
Although i feel better customer service can be provided, because the makeup remover and wearing of the interior clothes can be confusing. And most times left alone not knowing what is going on. For people interested in this, it is good to choose the package to paint your face, because the experience is completely different and it make your trip more worth it.
Another thing to take not, the removing of makeup process is pretty long. When the whole event is over, husband, man or friends waiting for woman to finish changing, please be patient, prepare for 45-60mins for the women to be done changing off
Dear ylis
Thank you for your message.
We are very glad you spent the special time at our studio.
Maiko is one of the traditional Japanese culture.
But kimono is very tight, wig is very heavy, and make up takes a long time, so you have to take a long time to remove it. However I think this transformation experience will be one of special memory for you in Kyoto.
If you have a chance to visit to Kyoto again, we would like to see you someday.
Thank you very much.
Have a nice trip!
Maiko henshin studio SHIKI
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| Packages: | Maiko Stroll Plan |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/05/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/05/03 |
Kyoto Maiko or Geisha Makeover Experience with Optional Gion Stroll
Transformation
Reviewed by: Luchi Villarica
Staff don't speak English well however they do make an effort to make you feel comfortable during the makeover session. They know enough phrases to explain the make-up being applied and what to do during the dressing up. The photographer is very good in instructing small movements in order to get the right shot. Clients however don't get to choose the shot to be printed as this is under the discretion of the photographer. All shots can be viewed but clients have to purchase a CD worth 2000yen + tax which I find to be on the pricey side. Overall, the experience still is one of the highlights of my Japan trip.
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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| Packages: | Indoor Plan |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2019/05/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/03/23 |
Kyoto Maiko or Geisha Makeover Experience with Optional Gion Stroll
A great experience! I want to bring my friends next time!
Reviewed by: Anna
I'm from Kyoto but I've always wanted to try a maiko makeover.
The staff were all very nice people and helped so much!
Thank you.
They did my makeup so well and it was really great. They ask you if you would prefer a "cute look" or a "beautiful look" and do your makeup style for whichever you choose. They can change the look with eyebrow makeup and eyeliner. I chose the "cute look" makeup.
You can choose from so many kinds of kimono and kanzashi! While I asked the staff several questions like "what color of kimono do real maiko wear?" I chose my kimono. As for my kanzashi, I chose June's flower, the hydrangea.
The photographer was also wonderful and made me feel much less nervous with the fun conversation we had. I recommend taking the photos in the garden which has a different atmosphere from the room.
While walking around, a lot of travelers took photos with me! It was really embarrassing, but on the other hand, it made me happy!
The changing room is very large and they have face wash, shampoo, lotion, hair dryers, towels, contact lens solution, so you don't need to bring anything.
I showed my mother and grandmother the photos I took on the day of the makeover and they loved them!
Next time I want to bring my friends from other prefectures and from overseas to do this with me. Thank you for making it a great experience from start to finish.
(Translated from Japanese by Veltra.com)
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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| Packages: | Test Package |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2019/05/08 |
Kyoto Maiko or Geisha Makeover Experience with Optional Gion Stroll
The Best
Reviewed by: Lorna from London
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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| Packages: | Indoor Plan |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2019/05/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/04/11 |
Kyoto Maiko or Geisha Makeover Experience with Optional Gion Stroll
Geisha/Maiko Makeoer
Reviewed by: Suzanna
It was an amazing experience. If this makeover is something that you have dreamed of doing, then I absolutely recommend doing it. I was only disappointed that it rained on my day, and therefore, I couldn't walk the streets, however, that did not deter me from enjoying the day. The girls were great.
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. But it is very disappointing to us that it has rained.It will be fine if there is a chance to come next time!We are looking forward to meet you again! Hope you had a blast in Kyoto. Arigato!
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| Packages: | AYA Luxurious Plan |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/05/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/10/06 |
Kyoto Maiko or Geisha Makeover Experience for Groups and Families
Nice experience for our daughters
Reviewed by: Ael
Nice experience for our daughters who really enjoyed the make over and walk outside
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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| Packages: | Outdoor Photo Shoot Plan for Children |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2019/05/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/05/02 |
Kyoto Maiko or Geisha Makeover Experience with Optional Gion Stroll
Unforgettable experience
Reviewed by: Gaelle
Had a great day with the team to get the Marko experience. Thoroughly enjoyed it. The staff was very experienced and made me feel very confortable. The choice of kimono was extensive. The photo shoot was also wonderful.
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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| Packages: | Garden Plan |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2019/05/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/11/07 |
Kyoto Maiko or Geisha Makeover Experience with Optional Gion Stroll
Great Maico makeover experience
Reviewed by: Catherine
I actually haven’t even expected to get such seamless experience. All steps of maica makeover were very well thought through, well planned and organized. I was very happy with makeup since I was also offered to choose between several makeup options. And both makeup, hairdo, dressing up was made fast and by highly skilled staff. There was a good selection of nice kimonos as well. I also liked flexible option of taking customized studio pictures.
Would definitely recommend this place!
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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| Packages: | Indoor Photo Shoot and Stroll Plan |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/05/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/04/10 |
Kyoto Maiko or Geisha Makeover Experience with Optional Gion Stroll
Awesome fun cultural experience
Reviewed by: Maha babe
Everyone was so kind and supportive, was fun and very accommodating. Helpful. Went above and beyond expectation in terms of customer service
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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| Packages: | Indoor Photo Shoot and Stroll Plan |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2019/05/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/09/25 |
Kyoto Maiko or Geisha Makeover Experience with Optional Gion Stroll
What an experience
Reviewed by: Stephanie
The ladies that helped us get ready were so lovely and efficient. The photographer helps you pose and we went for a walk in a park and everyone came up to us and gave us beautiful comments on our look. Highly recommend!
I would definitely suggest doing the walking package where you can take your own photos as well.
And when we came back a little early, they took some more photos outside for us using our phones, so we could be in a group photo.
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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| Packages: | Indoor Photo Shoot and Stroll Plan |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2019/05/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/04/26 |
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
perfect Kyoto experience
Reviewed by: non
maiko don't speak English however the staff translate everything. maiko is so close and it's perfect experience about Kyoto.
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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: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2019/05/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/05/05 |
2024 Kamogawa Odori Tickets (May 1-24)
Spectacle du 02/05/19
Reviewed by: Jean-Sébastien
Un très beau spectacle, émouvant dans sa seconde partie avec notamment l'orchestre à gauche de la scène.
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| Packages: | Special Seat with Japanese Tea and Photo Op |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/05/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/05/02 |
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Hello Unexpected,
Thank you for bringing our attention to this matter. After confirming with the provider, we were told that the tea plan comes with free tea before the show begins, but that a tea ceremony will not be held. We have updated our page to reflect these changes.
We are grateful for your honest review. We value our customers' opinions and reviews like your help us improve our services. We hope you had a lovely time in Japan and we hope you consider booking with us again the next time you travel.
Sincerely,
VELTRA.com