We weren’t sure what to expect as I did this online before our trip. However, all the reviews are accurate - this was a great experience. The tea house is outside the main Geiko areas in Gion but it’s very easy to find. We ended up having a private event with our family of five and it could not have been better. Our Maiko was very sweet, spoke very good English, and performed a beautiful a dance and tea ceremony. Very happy we booked this event instead of others we saw elsewhere that had larger groups, unnecessary inclusions, or were much more expensive. Note this performance and tea ceremony were with an apprentice Geiko (Maiko) but it was perfect for our family to observe and learn more about such a fascinating and elegant element of Japanese culture.
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参加日: | 2019/06/05 |
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以前都をどりを観に行った時は、お茶席でも舞妓さんの撮影ができましたが、今回は一番前の席になったのに、撮影禁止で残念でしたが、近くで観られて良かったです。お茶席の後休憩室ではお2人の可愛い舞妓さんの撮影ができたので、横に立って一緒に撮影することも可能です。メインの舞台は、お話もわかりやすく楽しめました。
をどり終了後すぐそばで5月の川床ランチも楽しめました。
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参加日: | 2019/05/18 |
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The whole experience was amazing, the staff is super nice and professional, I went with my whole family and we all laughed and enjoyed the photo session, the selection of kimonos is beautiful, along side wigs and accessories, I highly recommend this place, they have also great products for when it’s time to take off the makeup, other places make you pay for unnecessary products, this company provides anything you need in order to perk up and take off :)
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参加日: | 2019/05/30 |
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The Kamogawa Odori performance is fantastic. It's incredible to see Geisha's perform - truly a once in a lifetime experience. The tea ceremony and photo-op were also very nice.
My ticket was in the first couple of rows, so I had a great seat the whole time. Everything is in Japanese (which I prefer due to its authenticity) but they had a program that had a short synopsis in English.
The performance itself was very well done with simple but beautiful set design and the iconic Geisha dress.
You absolutely need to 1) Travel to Kyoto and 2) Go to Kamogawa Odori (come in May!)
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参加日: | 2019/05/22 |
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Priceless experience....Veltra make it easy and affordable for us....tq
You should try it!
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参加日: | 2019/05/20 |
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I wasn't sure about VELTRA... But everything went perfectly! Email confirmation arrived quickly; Easy to show the coupon printout and swap for tickets; Accurate location instructions.
The show itself was extremely impressive, in a beautiful theatre space, and absolutely authentic. Besides tourists, there were LOTS of locals all dressed up to enjoy a quality performance.
I would 100% recommend using VELTRA's service if you want to see traditional Japanese theatre - so much easier than the official theatre website.
One caveat: dialogue is all in Japanese. If that bothers you, you need to broaden your mind.
Oh, and the barrage of souvineers beforehand was a little unexpected - But nothing that could possibly diminish the overall experience.
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参加日: | 2019/05/24 |
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Cette représentation était spectaculaire et très intéressante du point de vue culturel! À voir absolument !
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参加日: | 2019/05/24 |
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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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参加日: | 2019/03/09 |
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The samurai sword dance lesson was a really fun and great experience. The instructor did pay special attention to every participant and made sure we learnt and understood. The staff was very polite. We also dressed in amazing costumes which gave us an authentic feel. We clicked lot of pics and got prints of our photos as a token from the staff. It's a must have experience when in Kyoto.
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参加日: | 2019/04/30 |
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Great experience! A real geiko and maiko show in pontocho
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参加日: | 2019/05/20 |
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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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参加日: | 2019/05/22 |
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建物の中は京都らしい佇まいで、風情があり良かったのですが、茶道の先生?お店の方はせっかくのお着物の着付けは乱れており、小学生の子供と参加させて頂きましたが、その子供が先生のことを横柄だったと口にするほどでした。
毎日繰り返しのことになり流れ作業のようになられているのかも知れませんが、こちらとしては期待を込めて参加しておりますので少し残念でした。
対応が不十分に感じられたようで、残念に思います。当日は海外のお客様とご相席だったかと思いますが、マンツーマンのレッスンでしたら、おひとりおひとり、対応ができます。ご質問がないかどうかなど、日本語でもお聞きしたと思いますが、態度が横柄と思われたのは、非常に残念です。また、弊店は、茶道体験教室ですので、初心者の方向けの教室です。茶道のご経験があられる方で、体験以上のものを求められる場合は、経験年数が長く、日本人の方のみを対象とした教室をお勧めいたします。
また、ホテルや旅館やお茶会のサービスではなく、教室ですので、お客様に「こうしてください」と申し上げることもございます。その点、ご理解いただきたく思います。
レッスンを受けるより、サービスだけという場合でしたら、料亭等でされています、お茶席に参加されることをお勧めいたします。
お店の方というご認識のようですが、弊店では、裏千家専任講師の資格のある者が対応しております。
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参加日: | 2019/05/21 |
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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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参加日: | 2019/05/21 |
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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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参加日: | 2019/05/19 |
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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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参加日: | 2019/05/18 |
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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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参加日: | 2019/05/17 |
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If you are lucky enough to be in Kyoto while this is on, go! Fabulous!
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参加日: | 2019/05/15 |
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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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参加日: | 2019/05/14 |
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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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参加日: | 2019/05/12 |
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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.
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
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参加日: | 2019/05/05 |
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Un très beau spectacle, émouvant dans sa seconde partie avec notamment l'orchestre à gauche de la scène.
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参加日: | 2019/05/02 |
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Outstanding geisha performance and tea ceremony. Exchange vouchers for tickets an hour before tea and show. Well organized.
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参加日: | 2019/05/01 |
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Overall it was a positive experience, especially with regards to the show.
The photo session and the tea ceremony, a joke for tourists, was disappointing
I recommend buying tickets only for theater and geisha dances
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参加日: | 2019/05/02 |
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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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参加日: | 2019/05/03 |
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日本人客は少ないですが、手際よく対応していただけて気持ちよく利用出来した。着物の種類も多く地下鉄の駅から近いので観光地へのアクセスも便利です。
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参加日: | 2019/05/03 |
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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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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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参加日: | 2019/04/29 |
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Had a lot of time for questions
The maiko was very sweet and lovely
Dance was nice
Enjoyed ourselves
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参加日: | 2019/04/26 |
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芸妓様の富津愈様舞妓の方仕込の方女将様の心尽くしの御対応に心から御礼申し上げます。有難うございました。鮮明な青のお着物の富津愈様の美しさに魅了されました。御立姿に精進される芸の深さが偲ばれます。「白粉はお顔の輪郭が際立つ」裏千家お作法見事なお抹茶美味しうございました。またお世話になりとう存じます。有難うございました。
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参加日: | 2019/04/26 |
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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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Dear Darivette
Thank you for your message.
We are very glad you and your family spent the special time at our studio.
I hope you had a wonderful experience in Kyoto.
And please keep your beautiful Maiko pictures as a nicememories!
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