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Maiko Experience Center GION AYA

Welcome to Geisha Makeover
Experience at Kyoto GION AYA

Experience the essence of Japanese culture
Kyoto,10I love you twice as much now

Geisha Makeover Experience in Kyoto
Welcome to GION AYA

  1. 22nd Anniversary Fuji Plan

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    Limited     22nd Anniversary Fuji Plan

    [Limited time]Photos will be delivered as high-quality LINE data.
  2. Studio Course

    Maiko
    Geisha     Studio Course

    You will have atmospheric photos of Maiko taken at an authentic Gion teahouse from the Taisho period.
  3. Courtyard Course

    Maiko
    Geisha     Courtyard Course

    You will take pictures of elegant Maiko in the courtyard of a real teahouse in a Kyoto townhouse.
  4. AYA Luxurious Course

    Maiko
    Geisha     AYA Luxurious Course

    This is the most popular plan, which includes a little bit of the room, garden, outdoors, and walking.
  5. AYA Special Course

    Maiko
    Geisha     AYA Special Course

    This plan includes twice as many photoshoots as the GION AYA Luxurious Course. Enjoy the Maiko experience to the fullest.
  6. Couple Studio Course

    Maiko
    Geisha     Couple Studio Course

    How about taking a photo of you and your husband as a maiko to remember the two of you?
  7. Couple Courtyard Course

    Maiko
    Geisha     Couple Courtyard Course

    Why not capture some memories together in a small courtyard garden, with beautiful seasonal scenery?
  8. Couple Studio and Outdoor Course

    Maiko
    Geisha     Couple Studio and Outdoor Course

    After the photo shoot in the room, garden, or outdoors, you can take a stroll around the city of Kyoto together.
  9. Family Studio Course

    Maiko
    Geisha     Family Studio Course

    How about making some fun memories in Kyoto with your sisters and family?
  10. Family Courtyard Course

    Maiko
    Geisha     Family Courtyard Course

    Please feel free to take photos of your mother and daughter, or with your family and sisters.
  11. Girl's Maiko Course

    Maiko
    Geisha     Girl's Maiko Course

    You can't help but smile when you see your little one excited about becoming a little bigger.
  12. additional SAMURAI Kimono

    Maiko
    Geisha     additional SAMURAI Kimono

    This is an option for accompanying men to wear a samurai kimono.
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Why GION AYA

At GION AYA in Gion, Kyoto, where you can experience being a Geisha or Maiko, you can transform into a Geisha or Maiko with traditional kimonos, hairpins, and authentic Maiko makeup in a charming Kyoto townhouse built in the Taisho era, and have your photos taken.

Whether you are traveling alone, as a couple, with friends, family or children, we invite you to experience the beauty of Kyoto's history and Japanese culture.

GION AYA loves Kyoto and the world of Maiko.
All our staff warmly welcome your visit.

  1. Maiko Experience Center GION AYA

    Key points of the Geisha experience

  2. Maiko Experience Center GION AYA

    Geisha and Maiko Makeup

  3. Maiko Experience Center GION AYA

    Geisha and Maiko wig

  4. Maiko Experience Center GION AYA

    Luxurious pure silk kimono

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    Hand-tied kimono dressing technique

  6. Maiko Experience Center GION AYA

    Corrects acne and wrinkles

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Geisha and Maiko Kimono Catalog

In this Geisha experience, unique to Japan, where seasonal attire is important,
You can choose from gorgeous pure silk kimonos and seasonal hairpins to suit your taste.
*Everything except the special kimono is included in the plan free of charge.

  1. deep red

    Maiko kimono deep red

  2. Family crest red

    Maiko kimono Family crest red

  3. タ ー コ イ ズ

    Maiko kimono タ ー コ イ ズ

  4. White Pink

    Maiko kimono White Pink

  5. Mari Yellow

    Maiko kimono Mari Yellow

  6. Cherry blossom green

    Maiko kimono Cherry blossom green

  7. Red Plum

    Red Plum

  8. black pine

    Maiko kimono black pine

  9. Mari Red

    Mari Red

  10. White Peony

    Maiko kimono White Peony

  1. willow willow
  2. Iris Iris
  3. Wisteria Wisteria
  4. hydrangea hydrangea
  5. Morning Glory Morning Glory
  6. Fan Fan
  7. Dragonfly and water Dragonfly and water
  8. Japanese pampas grass Japanese pampas grass
  9. ginkgo ginkgo
  10. Autumn leaves Autumn leaves
  11. Maple leaves and pine cones Maple leaves and pine cones
  12. Small Chrysanthemum Small Chrysanthemum
  13. Large chrysanthemum Large chrysanthemum
  14. Three Maples Three Maples
  15. Ginkgo (with bra) Ginkgo (with bra)
  16. Pine and chrysanthemum Pine and chrysanthemum
  17. One Plum One Plum
  18. Balloon Balloon
  19. plum plum
  20. Mochibana Mochibana
  21. New Year New Year
  22. New Year New Year
  23. Weeping plum Weeping plum
  24. Rape blossoms (Habutae) Rape blossoms (Habutae)
  25. Weeping cherry tree Weeping cherry tree
  26. Cherry Blossoms Cherry Blossoms
  27. Butterfly Butterfly
  28. Rape blossoms (Chirimen) Rape blossoms (Chirimen)
Kimono catalog list →
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  1. A special Kyoto experience for mother and daughter ✨ A mother and her 11-year-old daughter enjoyed our Maiko Family Courtyard Course. Highly recommended as a memorable part of your Kyoto trip ✨ ☑︎Follow gion_aya for more Kyoto Geisha experience content ･･━━･･━━･･━━･･━━･･ You can experience being a maiko or Geisha in Gion, Kyoto. Authentic Geisha and Maiko experiences are available in Gion, Higashiyama, Kyoto ✨ 📍Maiko Experience Studio Gion Aya 499-8 Shimogawara-cho, Shimogawara-dori, Yasaka Torii-mae, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Japan "Gion AYA"
  2. Maiko Experience Before & After ✨ Before → After ✨ Croatia 🇭🇷 to Kyoto 🇯🇵 Chic black kimono Maiko transformation. Timeless beauty. ☑︎Follow gion_aya for more Kyoto Geisha experience content ･･━━･･━━･･━━･･━━･･ You can experience being a maiko or Geisha in Gion, Kyoto. Authentic Geisha and Maiko experiences are available in Gion, Higashiyama, Kyoto ✨ 📍Maiko Experience Studio Gion Aya 499-8 Shimogawara-cho, Shimogawara-dori, Yasaka Torii-mae, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Japan "Gion AYA"
  3. Yasaka Koshindo Temple, a popular photo spot in Higashiyama, Kyoto 🩷💚💛 Surrounded by colorful "Kukuri-zaru" (tied-up monkeys), it's like stepping into a painting. With the Aya Special Plan, you can have your photos taken at this popular location. Why not capture a special moment in Kyoto, a city that changes its appearance with each season? ☑︎Follow gion_aya for more Kyoto Geisha experience content ･･━━･･━━･･━━･･━━･･ You can experience being a maiko or Geisha in Gion, Kyoto. You can have an authentic maiko or Geisha experience in Gion, Higashiyama, Kyoto ✨ 📍Maiko Experience Studio Gion Aya 499-8 Shimogawara-cho, Shimogawara-dori, Yasaka Torii-mae, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Japan "Gion AYA"
  4. Kids' Maiko Experience ♡ Maiko experience for sisters aged 9 and 10 👭 Traditional Maiko experiences are available for girls from age 7 👧 ☑︎Follow gion_aya for more Kyoto Geisha experience content ･･━━･･━━･･━━･･━━･･ You can experience being a maiko or Geisha in Gion, Kyoto. Authentic Geisha and Maiko experiences are available in Gion, Higashiyama, Kyoto ✨ 📍Maiko Experience Studio Gion Aya 499-8 Shimogawara-cho, Shimogawara-dori, Yasaka Torii-mae, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Japan "Gion AYA"
  5. The same customer can look so different! ✨ A maiko looks innocent and lovely, while a Geisha looks sharp and stylish. Even with the same white makeup, the atmosphere changes dramatically depending on the eye makeup, lipstick application, hairstyle, and kimono. ♡ Which do you prefer? ☑︎Follow gion_aya for more Kyoto Geisha experience content ･･━━･･━━･･━━･･━━･･ You can experience being a maiko or Geisha in Gion, Kyoto. You can have an authentic maiko or Geisha experience in Gion, Higashiyama, Kyoto. ✨
  6. Embrace the season a little early with a wisteria hair ornament. Enjoy the beauty of this time of year with the soft sunlight ✨ Outdoor photography is highly recommended at this time of year. ☑︎Follow gion_aya for more Kyoto Geisha experience content ･･━━･･━━･･━━･･━━･･ You can experience being a maiko or Geisha in Gion, Kyoto. You can have an authentic maiko or Geisha experience in Gion, Higashiyama, Kyoto ✨ 📍Maiko Experience Studio Gion Aya 499-8 Shimogawara-cho, Shimogawara-dori, Yasaka Torii-mae, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Japan "Gion AYA"
  7. A geisha style that blends seamlessly into the beautiful garden scenery ✨ A chic and refined beauty that stands out precisely because of its simplicity. Please enjoy the geisha experience as well. ☑︎Follow gion_aya for more Kyoto Geisha experience content ･･━━･･━━･･━━･･━━･･ You can experience being a maiko or Geisha in Gion, Kyoto. You can have an authentic maiko or geisha experience in Kyoto's Higashiyama Gion ✨ 📍Maiko Experience Studio Gion Aya 499-8 Shimogawara-cho, Shimogawara-dori, Yasaka Torii-mae, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Japan "Gion AYA"
  8. A special garment that stands out for its elegance ✨ This is a navy blue kimono that was actually worn by a maiko. Experience a higher level of maiko in this dignified attire. *Suitable for customers under approximately 160cm in height. ☑︎Follow gion_aya for more Kyoto Geisha experience content ･･━━･･━━･･━━･･━━･･ You can experience being a maiko or Geisha in Gion, Kyoto. Experience authentic Geisha and Maiko in Kyoto's Higashiyama Gion ✨ 📍Maiko Experience Studio Gion Aya 499-8 Shimogawara-cho, Shimogawara-dori, Yasaka Torii-mae, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Japan "Gion AYA"
  9. Family Courtyard Plan ✨ Create unforgettable memories with our most popular Family Courtyard Course 🌿 Dress in kimono and enjoy this unique experience together as a family. ☑︎Follow gion_aya for more Kyoto Geisha experience content ･･━━･･━━･･━━･･━━･･ You can experience being a maiko or Geisha in Gion, Kyoto. Experience being an authentic maiko or Geisha in Kyoto's Higashiyama Gion ✨ 📍Maiko Experience Studio Gion Aya 499-8 Shimogawara-cho, Shimogawara-dori, Yasaka Torii-mae, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Japan "Gion AYA"
  10. A stunning turquoise maiko kimono that makes a statement 🩵 This popular color brightens the face and looks beautiful on women of all ages ✨ The contrast with the cherry blossom flower hat, a pose only available in April, is spring-like and gives an elegant and lovely impression 🌸 ☑︎Follow gion_aya for more Kyoto Geisha experience content ･･━━･･━━･･━━･･━━･･ You can experience being a maiko or Geisha in Gion, Kyoto. You can have an authentic maiko or Geisha experience in Gion, Higashiyama, Kyoto ✨ 📍Maiko Experience Studio Gion Aya 499-8 Shimogawara-cho, Shimogawara-dori, Yasaka Torii-mae, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Japan "Gion AYA"
  11. A teenage customer who loves maiko ♡ Dressed in the style of a young maiko, with lipstick only on her lower lip. A dignified beauty resides within her innocence ✨ ☑︎Follow gion_aya for more Kyoto Geisha experience content ･･━━･･━━･･━━･･━━･･ You can experience being a maiko or Geisha in Gion, Kyoto. You can have an authentic maiko or Geisha experience in Kyoto's Higashiyama Gion ✨ 📍Maiko Experience Studio Gion Aya 499-8 Shimogawara-cho, Shimogawara-dori, Yasaka Torii-mae, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Japan "Gion AYA"
  12. A gorgeous spring outfit that's popular 🌸 A kimono with a butterfly pattern, a cherry blossom obi, and a butterfly hair ornament 🦋 The sparkling hair ornament creates an exceptionally elegant presence ✨ ☑︎Follow gion_aya for more Kyoto Geisha experience content ･･━━･･━━･･━━･･━━･･ You can experience being a maiko or Geisha in Gion, Kyoto. You can have an authentic maiko or Geisha experience in Gion, Higashiyama, Kyoto ✨ 📍Maiko Experience Studio Gion Aya 499-8 Shimogawara-cho, Shimogawara-dori, Yasaka Torii-mae, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Japan "Gion AYA"

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In this Geisha experience, unique to Japan, where seasonal attire is important,
You can choose from gorgeous pure silk kimonos and seasonal hairpins to suit your taste.
*Everything except the special kimono is included in the plan free of charge.

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