Introducing cheap plans and popular rankings for Kyoto's maiko, oiran, and ozashiki play experiences!
On this page, we will introduce " Maiko experience ・ Oiran experience ・ Playing in the Japanese-style room " special feature!
There are shops where you can try on the costumes of "Maiko (Geisha)", who are characterized by their white makeup, and "Oiran", who wears gorgeous Japanese clothing, and there are also "Ozashiki amusement" shops. We will thoroughly introduce the plans included.
Popular rankings and cheap plans Check out the useful information for online booking.
Experience being a maiko in Kyoto
Walking around town in a maiko costume
Maiko are geisha who live in the geisha districts of Kyoto, such as Gion and Pontocho. A profession that entertains customers using performing arts in the teahouse parlors This is what I mean.
It will be held in Kyoto Maiko experience So, what about kimono (furisode), Japanese hairstyle, white makeup and red lipstick? Transform into a real maiko and take photos or stroll around You can enjoy.
According to one theory, Most of the women dressed as maiko that you see around Kyoto are tourists enjoying the maiko experience. It is also said that...
Popularity ranking of Kyoto maiko experiences
- 4.0
- (3 reviews/stories)
The third installment of the popular Kyoto Maiko program is here! You can meet real Maikos at this price and service! Enjoy Kyoto's traditional restaurant cuisine while watching the Maikos perform Kyomai dance! ●Price 8,950 yen/person *Children over 2 years old will be charged the regular price. ●Seat options SS seats (front row) +3,300 yen S2 seats (second row)
~Special offer only available at Shiki♪~ You can choose the location of your choice for the photo shoot!! ●Price: 24,000 yen (tax not included) for two people ●Time required: Approximately 3 hours * (It may take longer during the tourist season and on weekends and holidays) + time for you to get ready before leaving ●Plan contents, makeup, dressing (you can choose your favorite kimono)
- 5.0
- (3 reviews/stories)
Introducing a program that is extremely popular in Kyoto! Not only can you watch the elegant Kyomai dance right before your eyes, but you can also enjoy the tea ceremony with a real maiko! Take a commemorative photo with a maiko! Play in the entertainment district with a maiko! What's more, snacks and drinks are served! You can enjoy a dreamlike time at a great price! ●Price 6,950 yen/person
[Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto] A popular permanent program in Kyoto! Experience tea ceremony with a maiko
- 2.0
- (1 review/experience)
For those who don't have much time! For those who want to meet a maiko! Sorry for the wait! A reasonably priced short course has been added to this extremely popular program in Kyoto! You can spend a luxurious time preparing tea with a maiko! You will be able to prepare tea yourself while listening to the maiko's instructions on how to prepare tea and the etiquette! Of course, you can take a commemorative photo with the maiko.
- 3.0
- (1 review/experience)
Makeup, dressing, wig, 2 photos, 60 minutes of free time, 2 photos (postcard size) During the 60 minutes of free time, you can take photos freely with your own camera or smartphone. *A half wig for a natural finish is recommended (additional 2,310 yen, can be applied for at the reception on the day)
Kyoto Maiko Experience Prices Ranked by Cheapest
[Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto] A popular permanent program in Kyoto! Experience tea ceremony with a maiko
- 2.0
- (1 review/experience)
For those who don't have much time! For those who want to meet a maiko! Sorry for the wait! A reasonably priced short course has been added to this extremely popular program in Kyoto! You can spend a luxurious time preparing tea with a maiko! You will be able to prepare tea yourself while listening to the maiko's instructions on how to prepare tea and the etiquette! Of course, you can take a commemorative photo with the maiko.
- 2.7
- (3 reviews/stories)
For those who don't have much time! For those who want to meet a maiko! Sorry to keep you waiting! The second reasonably priced short course of the popular program in Kyoto is now available! You can watch two elegant Kyoto dances performed by a maiko up close. Of course, you can even take a commemorative photo with the maiko, all for this price! Come and meet a real maiko! ●Price
[Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto] A popular permanent program in Kyoto! Experience with a maiko
This is your chance to meet a real maiko, who you would normally hardly ever get to see! Not only will you be able to watch the elegant Kyomai dance right before your eyes, but you will also be able to ask the maiko questions in the Q&A corner. Be sure to find out about the little-known life of a maiko directly. You will also be able to take a commemorative photo together with the maiko, and enjoy a stroll around the entertainment district with the maiko.
- 5.0
- (3 reviews/stories)
Introducing a program that is extremely popular in Kyoto! Not only can you watch the elegant Kyomai dance right before your eyes, but you can also enjoy the tea ceremony with a real maiko! Take a commemorative photo with a maiko! Play in the entertainment district with a maiko! What's more, snacks and drinks are served! You can enjoy a dreamlike time at a great price! ●Price 6,950 yen/person
- 4.0
- (3 reviews/stories)
The third installment of the popular Kyoto Maiko program is here! You can meet real Maikos at this price and service! Enjoy Kyoto's traditional restaurant cuisine while watching the Maikos perform Kyomai dance! ●Price 8,950 yen/person *Children over 2 years old will be charged the regular price. ●Seat options SS seats (front row) +3,300 yen S2 seats (second row)
Experience being a courtesan in Kyoto
Take a photo in a geisha costume
Oiran is a type of courtesan that mainly existed during the Edo period. High-ranking prostitutes and prostitutes working in the Yoshiwara red-light district This is what I mean.
It is a title given to some prostitutes and women who excel in the arts such as tea ceremony, dancing, singing and shamisen. Characterized by gorgeous Japanese clothing, makeup and decorations is.
In Kyoto, a city that conveys Japanese culture to the present day, Take a photo in a modern courtesan outfit You can enjoy Oiran experience is gaining popularity.
Kyoto's most popular geisha experience ranking
At Oiran Experience Studio Arare, you can experience being a glamorous oiran in Kyoto. The Ouka plan for women costs 7,700 yen and includes dressing, natural makeup, hair styling, photography by a photographer, and 5 minutes of photography in the studio with your smartphone. We also do group photography for 2 or more people. There are many other options available, so please check them out.
Just a 3-minute walk from JR Kyoto Station! Enjoy your girlfriend in a beautiful oiran outfit, and your boyfriend in a cool kimono. We will help you create the best memories for the two of you in Kyoto. The couple plan for 9,900 yen includes dressing, hair and makeup (women only), photography by a photographer, and 5 minutes of photography on your smartphone in the studio. *Limited to 2 people, one man and one woman
- 4.6
- (9 reviews and experiences)
Just a 3-minute walk from JR Kyoto Station! Experience the glamorous courtesan lifestyle in Kyoto! We will help you create the best memories in Kyoto. The courtesan plan for 5,500 yen includes dressing, makeup, hair styling, photography by a photographer, and 5 minutes of photography in the studio with your smartphone. We also take group photos of 2 or more people. Our staff will do their best to make you look like a cute courtesan.
~ Experience being a courtesan in Kyoto ~ You will be dressed in a full-fledged colorful costume and luxurious hair accessories, and our staff will entertain you in our special photo studio. At the Gion store, we will create a noble courtesan look that suits you with the theme of "antique art". We will provide careful support to bring out your beauty. ~ Peony Plan ~ 1 kimono + 1 colorful uchikake
Experience being a courtesan in Kyoto. You will be dressed in a colorful costume and luxurious hair accessories, and our staff will look after you in our specially designed photo studio. After the photoshoot, you will have a 20-minute stroll around the ancient capital dressed as a courtesan. At our Gion store, we will create a noble courtesan look that suits you, based on the theme of "antique art." We will provide you with careful support to bring out your beauty.
Kyoto Oiran Experience Prices Ranked by Cheapest
- 4.6
- (9 reviews and experiences)
Just a 3-minute walk from JR Kyoto Station! Experience the glamorous courtesan lifestyle in Kyoto! We will help you create the best memories in Kyoto. The courtesan plan for 5,500 yen includes dressing, makeup, hair styling, photography by a photographer, and 5 minutes of photography in the studio with your smartphone. We also take group photos of 2 or more people. Our staff will do their best to make you look like a cute courtesan.
At Oiran Experience Studio Arare, you can experience being a glamorous oiran in Kyoto. The Ouka plan for women costs 7,700 yen and includes dressing, natural makeup, hair styling, photography by a photographer, and 5 minutes of photography in the studio with your smartphone. We also do group photography for 2 or more people. There are many other options available, so please check them out.
Just a 3-minute walk from JR Kyoto Station! Enjoy your girlfriend in a beautiful oiran outfit, and your boyfriend in a cool kimono. We will help you create the best memories for the two of you in Kyoto. The couple plan for 9,900 yen includes dressing, hair and makeup (women only), photography by a photographer, and 5 minutes of photography on your smartphone in the studio. *Limited to 2 people, one man and one woman
- 5.0
- (1 review/experience)
~ Experience being a courtesan in Kyoto ~ You will be dressed in a full-fledged colorful costume and luxurious hair accessories, and our staff will entertain you in our special photo studio. At the Gion store, we will create a noble courtesan look that suits you with the theme of "antique art". We will provide careful support to bring out your beauty. ~ Kaede Plan ~ ・ Dressing & hair & makeup included ・ Studio
Experience being a courtesan in Kyoto. You will be dressed in a colorful costume and luxurious hair accessories, and our staff will look after you in our specially designed photo studio. After the photoshoot, you will have a 20-minute stroll around the ancient capital dressed as a courtesan. At our Gion store, we will create a noble courtesan look that suits you, based on the theme of "antique art." We will provide you with careful support to bring out your beauty.
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- 4.0
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The third installment of the popular Kyoto Maiko program is here! You can meet real Maikos at this price and service! Enjoy Kyoto's traditional restaurant cuisine while watching the Maikos perform Kyomai dance! ●Price 8,950 yen/person *Children over 2 years old will be charged the regular price. ●Seat options SS seats (front row) +3,300 yen S2 seats (second row)
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[Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto] A popular permanent program in Kyoto! Experience tea ceremony with a maiko
- 2.0
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For those who don't have much time! For those who want to meet a maiko! Sorry for the wait! A reasonably priced short course has been added to this extremely popular program in Kyoto! You can spend a luxurious time preparing tea with a maiko! You will be able to prepare tea yourself while listening to the maiko's instructions on how to prepare tea and the etiquette! Of course, you can take a commemorative photo with the maiko.
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[Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto] A popular permanent program in Kyoto! Experience tea ceremony with a maiko
- 2.0
- (1 review/experience)
For those who don't have much time! For those who want to meet a maiko! Sorry for the wait! A reasonably priced short course has been added to this extremely popular program in Kyoto! You can spend a luxurious time preparing tea with a maiko! You will be able to prepare tea yourself while listening to the maiko's instructions on how to prepare tea and the etiquette! Of course, you can take a commemorative photo with the maiko.
- 2.7
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For those who don't have much time! For those who want to meet a maiko! Sorry to keep you waiting! The second reasonably priced short course of the popular program in Kyoto is now available! You can watch two elegant Kyoto dances performed by a maiko up close. Of course, you can even take a commemorative photo with the maiko, all for this price! Come and meet a real maiko! ●Price
[Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto] A popular permanent program in Kyoto! Experience with a maiko
This is your chance to meet a real maiko, who you would normally hardly ever get to see! Not only will you be able to watch the elegant Kyomai dance right before your eyes, but you will also be able to ask the maiko questions in the Q&A corner. Be sure to find out about the little-known life of a maiko directly. You will also be able to take a commemorative photo together with the maiko, and enjoy a stroll around the entertainment district with the maiko.
- 5.0
- (3 reviews/stories)
Introducing a program that is extremely popular in Kyoto! Not only can you watch the elegant Kyomai dance right before your eyes, but you can also enjoy the tea ceremony with a real maiko! Take a commemorative photo with a maiko! Play in the entertainment district with a maiko! What's more, snacks and drinks are served! You can enjoy a dreamlike time at a great price! ●Price 6,950 yen/person
- 4.0
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The third installment of the popular Kyoto Maiko program is here! You can meet real Maikos at this price and service! Enjoy Kyoto's traditional restaurant cuisine while watching the Maikos perform Kyomai dance! ●Price 8,950 yen/person *Children over 2 years old will be charged the regular price. ●Seat options SS seats (front row) +3,300 yen S2 seats (second row)
Why Experiences as a Maiko, Oiran, and Ozashiki-asobi are Popular in Kyoto
Good old A city that conveys Japanese atmosphere and traditional culture to the modern age. Kyoto .
In Kyoto, Popular tourist leisure activities include the maiko experience, the oiran experience, and ozashiki amusement Collect.
Of course, women's groups and couples, In recent years, it has gained overwhelming support from foreign tourists visiting Japan. has been awarded.
the Reasons for its popularity These include:
- Experience Japanese culture
- Take photos that will look great on social media
- Experience something out of the ordinary
Maiko experience, Oiran experience, and Ozashiki play are available at Experience traditional Japanese culture first-hand That is what is attractive about it.
Also, in the scenery unique to Kyoto Take photogenic photos and videos that will look great on social media This is also a reason for its popularity.
In particular, foreign tourists visiting Japan are interested in maiko and oiran. The gorgeous Japanese clothing also gives the impression of being "cool" It seems to be held.
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