Maiko Makeover - Photo Session in the Traditional Japanese Room Plan in Kyoto provided by Attractive JAPAN
Maiko Makeover - Photo Session in the Traditional Japanese Room Plan in Kyoto
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- You'll start atGion AYA Maiko & Geisha Makeover499-8 Shimokawarachō, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0825, JapanMeeting point:Gion AYA 499-8,Shimogawara, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto Access: 【Taxi】(recommended) From Kyoto station it takes around 15 minutes. (1,200 yen)Let the driver know that you want to go to Ryotei Hamasaku. 【Train】 1. Take the number 7 exit at Keihan honsen Gion Shijo station and take the Shijo-dori Street in the direction of the Yasaka Shrine. 2. At the intersection in front of the Yasaka Shrine, cross the street in the direction of the Gion Koban (Police box) and turn left.Cross the crosswalk in front of Tsuruha drug store in the direction of the Yasaka shrine. 3.Turn right in front of the Yasaka shrine and walk 100 meters. Turn left at Hotel Sunline and walk 100 meters. 4.Turn right in front of Cafe Jouvencelle and walk 35 meters. Turn left on the road between the Japanese-style confectionery shop and Ryotei Hamasaku and the shop is on your left side.See address & details
- Pass byGeisha and Maiko Makeover Experience in Kyoto Gion Aya
- 1Gion AYA Maiko & Geisha MakeoverStop: 2 hoursThe place of the maiko experience is only 1-minute walk away from the South Romon gate of the Yasaka Shrine. It used to be a real teahouse (place where geiko entertain their guests) in the Gion district established in Taisho Era (1912-1926). The main sightseeing spots are within a 10-minute walk from the shop.When you come to the shop you will be immediately turned into a maiko. After putting on special underwear for a kimono, Japanese makeup will follow. And last you can change into your favorite gorgeous kimono.You can then select a Japanese hair ornament that matches your style.The photoshoot is in a tatami room in a Japanese house. Our professional and experienced photographer, who knows the essence of the beauty of maiko, will take the best photos of you. After the photoshoot, your makeup, clothes and wig will be taken off. Receive the album and that is all for the experience.Read more
- You'll end atGion AYA Maiko & Geisha Makeover499-8 Shimokawarachō, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0825, JapanMeeting point:Gion AYA 499-8,Shimogawara, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto Access: 【Taxi】(recommended) From Kyoto station it takes around 15 minutes. (1,200 yen)Let the driver know that you want to go to Ryotei Hamasaku. 【Train】 1. Take the number 7 exit at Keihan honsen Gion Shijo station and take the Shijo-dori Street in the direction of the Yasaka Shrine. 2. At the intersection in front of the Yasaka Shrine, cross the street in the direction of the Gion Koban (Police box) and turn left.Cross the crosswalk in front of Tsuruha drug store in the direction of the Yasaka shrine. 3.Turn right in front of the Yasaka shrine and walk 100 meters. Turn left at Hotel Sunline and walk 100 meters. 4.Turn right in front of Cafe Jouvencelle and walk 35 meters. Turn left on the road between the Japanese-style confectionery shop and Ryotei Hamasaku and the shop is on your left side.See address & details
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Departure Point
Gion AYA Maiko & Geisha Makeover, 499-8 Shimokawarachō, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0825, Japan
Duration
2h
Return Details
Returns to original departure point
Inclusions
- Kimono rental
- Hair and makeup
- One Japanese hair ornament
- Photography
- 4 2L-size pictures
- Album
- Local taxes
Exclusions
- Make up products to use after the Maiko makeup is removed
- Transportation to/from attractions
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Additional Info
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Participation requirements :10 years and above
- Height:145㎝ and above
- Gender:Female
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 4 travelers
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.
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Mom and two daughters (24 and 19) spent two 1/2 very entertaining hours being immersed in this experience. (My husband waited downstairs in a comfortable room with WiFi. He came up later and took pictures.). The makeover starts with changing into a light robe, then it is off…
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- Duration: 2h
- Mobile Ticket Accepted
- Languages Offered: English, Japanese
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