Focus on the popular leisure "Maiko experience" of Kyoto girls' trip! 3 recommended plans!

Focus on the popular leisure "Maiko experience" of Kyoto girls' trip! 3 recommended plans!

Hello to all of you who are viewing the Activity Japan Blog! The other day, I introduced you to the Oiran experience in Kyoto. Did you see it? This time, at the classic outing spot "Kyoto" in the autumn leaves season, " Maiko I would like to introduce "Experience". Now that sightseeing in kimono and yukata has become a standard activity in various tourist destinations in Japan, including Tokyo Asakusa, it is still Maiko I would like people who have not tried the experience to experience it. You can enjoy each plan all year round, but autumn is the best season for tourists who can also enjoy the autumn leaves, so now is your chance ♫ How about making a wonderful memory of your trip? Not only friends but also parents and daughters ♫ A must-see for Kyoto girls' trip Maiko Introducing 3 recommended transformation experience plans ♫


What is the difference between Maiko and Geiko?

What is the difference between Maiko and Geiko?

Before introducing the plan …… " Maiko Do you know the difference between "geisha" and "geisha"?

All of them are women who show off shamisen and dance at the liquor table to liven up the place, but with Geiko. Maiko The difference is whether it is "during apprenticeship training" or "after training". " Maiko The name "" is unique to Kyoto and refers to a girl who is training to become a "geisha". In modern Kyoto, from the age of 15 to the age of 20 after graduating from junior high school, there is a period of apprenticeship training until becoming a geisha, and during this period, dance, tea ceremony, dressing, tea ceremony, flower arrangement, etiquette, and tatami mats are called "preparation". The senior geisha will be trained in etiquette and customs when entertaining customers. After that, if the proprietress of Okiya or the union recognizes her ability, she will be able to become a geisha after a ritual called "Hakama". If you stand alone as a geisha, you will be registered in the Okiya and will go to the tatami room to serve customers and perform arts.

In addition, there is a difference in appearance, and "Geisha" wears a simple wig with almost no decoration, and wears a black or plain kimono. " Maiko "" Tie up the ground hair and produce gorgeousness with various hairpins. The kimono is also made of furisode, and a long obi called a "sloppy obi" is tied. As for footwear, "Geisha" is clogs and sandals, whereas "Geisha" is " Maiko "I wear high-bottomed clogs (pokkuri clogs, okobo).

So, everyone Maiko When you experience it, you will have to use a gorgeous hairpin with furisode and a loose obi. As for age, it is just an "experience", so even those over 20 years old Maiko You can enjoy the experience ♫

Now, let's introduce 3 plans!


1. [Kyoto / Gion store / Oiran experience] "Oiran walking plan" Enjoy an hour's walk in Gion Hanamachi wearing an Oiran ♪

《Tour period》
September-December
<< What is included in the price >>
・ Kimono and hair make-up included
・ With a set of kimono tools (sandals, back, underwear, socks, hair accessories), empty-handed OK
・ No studio shooting
・ Free walk (60 minutes)
《Age of participation》
5 years old ~
"meeting time"
Time reserved
《Time required》
1-2 hours
"The meeting place"
Gion store

First of all, I would like to introduce the "Oiran Walking Plan" provided by "Kyoto Luxury Oiran Transformation STUDIO (423, Minamimachi, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture)". This plan is a plan that you can enjoy a walk for 1 hour while wearing an oiran. This time Maiko This is an introduction to the experience, but I couldn't introduce it last time, so I will guide you here! The studio in Gion is located in the middle of Kyoto's Hanamachi, with the famous Hanamikoji and Shirakawa cobblestones. Maiko You can also walk along the streets with the atmosphere of the Okiya where you are. You can also stroll around famous temples and shrines such as Chion-in, Yasaka Shrine, and Kenninji ♫ In addition to the Oiran plan, Maiko There is also a plan that includes free walking and photography as a set, so please take a look from the corresponding page. If you like the gorgeous and gorgeous kimono, we also recommend the Oiran experience ♫


2. [Kyoto / Gion store / Maiko experience] "Yasaka shooting plan" At Gion Hanamachi, take a picture of the beauty of a real Maiko ♪

《Tour period》
Year-round
<< What is included in the price >>
Kimono & hair make-up included ・ Shooting: 6 cuts ・ Photo: 2L size 3 sheets
《Age of participation》
6 years old ~
"meeting time"
Please select your preferred time at the time of booking. (10: 00-17: 00)
《Time required》
1-2 hours
"The meeting place"
Kyoto Luxury Oiran / Maiko Experience Tagio Hanarin Gion Store

Next, I would like to introduce the "Yasaka Shooting Plan" also provided by "Kyoto Luxury Oiran Transformation STUDIO (423, Minamimachi, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture)". This plan is a set of dressing & hair make-up and studio photography (6 cuts, 3 2L photos) (smartphone data is 1000 yen for 3 photos, 2000 yen for all data). Kyoto Maiko Uses the base "bottle oil" that Mr. San actually uses to finish it more beautifully. The hair set uses a "half wig" that has a natural hairline and is familiar with the natural hair, and the hair and makeup is made by experienced staff with a career of more than 10 years, so you can rest assured. .. If you have any requests, please feel free to contact us as we will respond to each person individually. ♫ You can choose from a wide selection of kimonos, obi, and hairpins, so you can choose from a wide selection. Maiko This plan is perfect for those who want to enjoy the experience.


3. [Kyoto / Higashiyama Ward] Full-scale maiko / geisha experience at a long-established kimono store (from dressing to shooting!)

[Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto] Experience full-scale maiko and geisha produced by a long-established kimono store!

E Martha
Around Gion, Higashiyama, Kitashirakawa
19,800 Yen ~ (tax included)
  • 5.0
  • (1 review / experience)

A full-scale maiko and geisha transformation studio produced by a long-established Kyoto kimono store that has been in business for over 100 years! The kimono uses a gem of hand-painted Kyo-yuzen dyeing by a traditional craftsman. The obi is a real single knot. A professional cameraman will carefully pose you.

《Tour period》
Year-round
<< What is included in the price >>
Experience fee, makeup, dressing, kimono, wig, photography, photo (with 3 pose mount)
《Age of participation》
3 years old ~
"meeting time"
9: 30-19: 00 (Last reception: 15:00)
* Reservations are accepted in 30-minute units, so we will ask you for your desired time at the time of reservation.
《Time required》
2-3 hours
"The meeting place"
E Martha

Lastly, I would like to introduce you to a full-fledged kimono shop provided by "E Martha (228-3 Hiyoshi-cho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto)" from dressing to shooting. Maiko ・ It is a geisha experience. Experience fee, makeup, dressing, kimono, wig, cameraman's photography, photo (with 3 pose mount) are included in the price. The kimono uses many gems of "hand-painted Kyoto Yuzen dyeing" by traditional craftsmen, so it is authentic Maiko ・ You can experience the transformation of a geisha. Using the finest costumes, skilled professionals who are active in various fields such as movies and theatrical performances are in charge of makeup and dressing. The store is located in Higashiyama Ward, 7 minutes by taxi from Kyoto Station, near the "Shichijo Kawabata" intersection. Please drop in at Sanjusangendo and Kyoto National Museum ♫ There is also an optional outdoor walk photo course ♫ There is an introductory video on the corresponding page, so if you are interested, please take a look.


Finally

Well, in Kyoto Maiko I introduced the experience plan, but how about it? As I introduced before, in Arashiyama and Gion in Kyoto Maiko In addition to the experience, Oiran experience, kimono & yukata rental are also popular & recommended ♫ Basically, all plans include dressing, hair set (hair ornament), makeup, and you can leave it empty-handed on the day, so please feel free to contact us. Please join us. Please check the address and phone number of each store, as well as regular holidays and business hours in advance on the relevant website, blog, or telephone. It is a popular plan for a small number of people, so please make a trial reservation as soon as possible! It will be a wonderful memory of your trip to Kyoto, so please try it. After the experience, the real thing Maiko Let's go see Mr. Enjoy autumn sightseeing in Kyoto ♫


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Shop information introduced on this page

location 347-1 on the north side of Gionmachi
business hours Gion store: Weekdays 10: 00-19: 00 Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays 9: 00-19: 00
Regular holiday
location 228-3 Hiyoshi-cho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
business hours 9: 30-19: 00
Regular holiday Open all year round

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