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Maiko Makeover Experience in Kyoto : Couple plan
2 h
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Itinerary
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Stop At: Gion AYA Maiko & Geisha Makeover, 499-8 Shimokawarachō, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, 605-0825, Japan
The place of the experience is only a 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 and a samurai. Women will put on special underwear for a kimono and then 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. Men can choose their favorite kimono and obi and turn into a cool samurai. The photoshoot is in a tatami room in a Japanese house. Our professional and experienced photographer, will take the best photos of you. You can take pictures with a traditional red umbrella together.After the photo shoot with the photographer has ended, your makeup, clothes and wig will be taken off. Receive the album and that is all for the experience.
Duration: 2 hours
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This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Gion AYA Maiko & Geisha Makeover, 499-8 Shimokawarachō, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, 605-0825, Japan
The place of the experience is only a 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 and a samurai. Women will put on special underwear for a kimono and then 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. Men can choose their favorite kimono and obi and turn into a cool samurai. The photoshoot is in a tatami room in a Japanese house. Our professional and experienced photographer, will take the best photos of you. You can take pictures with a traditional red umbrella together.After the photo shoot with the photographer has ended, your makeup, clothes and wig will be taken off. Receive the album and that is all for the experience.
Duration: 2 hours
Included
- Kimono rental
- Hair and makeup (women only)
- One Japanese hair ornament (women only)
- Photography
- 4 2L-size pictures
- 2 laminated pictures
- CD-Rom
- Local Taxes
Not included
- Make up products to use after the Maiko makeup is removed (Women only)
- Transportation to/from attractions
Additional
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Participation requirements ：10 years and above (Both Men/Women)
- Height：145㎝ and above (Both Men/Women)
- Gender：1 female (maiko), 1 male (samurai)
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Original
60%
Adrenaline
45%
Sport
40%
Tourism
35%
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This experience was the highlight of our Kyoto visit. My wife loved the professional attention to detail that the staff used in preparing her, She loved the time dressed as a Maiko and has shown all her friends the photos. We strongly recommend this experience for anyone, It was GREAT!! A+