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Saijiki explains the difference between Geisha and Maiko experiences, how to put on makeup for the Geisha and Maiko experience,
Information on Geisha and Maiko, trivia about Kyoto and Japan, etc.
This is a collection of columns that records various things related to GION AYA.

  1. Questions and Inquiries about the Geisha and Maiko Experience
  2. Geisha and Maiko makeup
  3. Anniversary Experience
  4. Why GION AYA
  5. Kimono coordination
  6. English Column
  7. Interviews, media, and planning
  8. Recommended information for Kyoto
  9. GION AYA Staff
  10. Notice from GION AYA

Questions and Inquiries about the Geisha and Maiko Experience

  1. Each plan includes 10 minutes of free photo time!! What pose should I take? ? There's no time to worry!! You can take beautiful photos like a real Maiko even with a cell phone camera ♡ (Tsuboniwa edition)
    Each plan includes 10 minutes of free photo time!! What pose should I take? ? There's no time to worry!! You can take beautiful photos like a real Maiko even with a cell phone camera ♡ (Tsuboniwa edition) Read more →
  2. Each plan includes 10 minutes of free time for photo shoots!! What poses should we take? ? No time to worry!! (Entrance Edition)
    Each plan includes 10 minutes of free time for photo shoots!! What poses should we take? ? No time to worry!! (Entrance Edition) Read more →
  3. Is it too late to become a maiko? No! It's not like that! Maiko experiences are available for people of all ages, from 5 years old (elderly) to those in their 90s! ♡♡♡
    Is it too late to become a maiko? No! It's not like that! Maiko experiences are available for people of all ages, from 5 years old (elderly) to those in their 90s! ♡♡♡ Read more →
  4. What's behind the curtain? We'll show you the inside of the store in detail! (^^)/ Aya Store Tour Part 1 [Entrance and Waiting Room Edition]
    What's behind the curtain? We'll show you the inside of the store in detail! (^^)/ Aya Store Tour Part 1 [Entrance and Waiting Room Edition] Read more →
  5. Is it okay to experience being a maiko during the rainy season in June? We'll put your worries to rest!
    Is it okay to experience being a maiko during the rainy season in June? We'll put your worries to rest! Read more →
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Geisha and Maiko makeup

  1. How much do you know? ☺! ? ? [Difference between Geisha and Maiko] Geisha are seductive, while Maiko are dignified and pretty.
    How much do you know? ☺! ? ? [Difference between Geisha and Maiko] Geisha are seductive, while Maiko are dignified and pretty. Read more →
  2. If you use Maiko's red eye makeup in your everyday makeup...oh my! Far from making you look puffy, it actually makes your eyes look bigger!
    If you use Maiko's red eye makeup in your everyday makeup...oh my! Far from making you look puffy, it actually makes your eyes look bigger! Read more →
  3. Four consecutive Geisha experiences at the Geisha and Maiko Experience GION AYA Almighty Staff [Sono]! Takazawa is in charge of makeup, dressing, and photography. Each time, makeup is done with a theme. If you can tell the difference, you are a Maiko, a Geisha, and a GION AYAdou (lol) ~ Part 1 ~
    Four consecutive Geisha experiences at the Geisha and Maiko Experience GION AYA Almighty Staff [Sono]! Takazawa is in charge of makeup, dressing, and photography. Each time, makeup is done with a theme. If you can tell the difference, you are a Maiko, a Geisha, and a GION AYAdou (lol) ~ Part 1 ~ Read more →
  4. Gion Aya - I prefer beauty over cuteness!! If you feel a little uncomfortable seeing cute maikos...then how about a beautiful older maiko?
    Gion Aya - I prefer beauty over cuteness!! If you feel a little uncomfortable seeing cute maikos...then how about a beautiful older maiko? Read more →
  5. Make-up Otaku Garden brings you the secret to becoming cute and beautiful with the Japanese makeup of the Maiko Experience Center GION AYA, for those who are worried about whether the white makeup of the Maiko suits me!
    Make-up Otaku Garden brings you the secret to becoming cute and beautiful with the Japanese makeup of the Maiko Experience Center GION AYA, for those who are worried about whether the white makeup of the Maiko suits me! Read more →
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Anniversary Experience

  1. Hiroshima x Shiga long distance couple♡ Maiko went on a date to celebrate her birthday♡ For the two of them, the distance was what made them happy♡　
    Hiroshima x Shiga long distance couple♡ Maiko went on a date to celebrate her birthday♡ For the two of them, the distance was what made them happy♡　 Read more →
  2. Do they look alike?? The recently popular parent-child maiko experience♡ Daddy, older brother, and younger brother can also participate! Make a family photo into a Kyoto memory♡
    Do they look alike?? The recently popular parent-child maiko experience♡ Daddy, older brother, and younger brother can also participate! Make a family photo into a Kyoto memory♡ Read more →
  3. ☆Maiko Experience Place GION AYA - Birthday and graduation commemorative outdoor photo shoot - with snow -☆
    ☆Maiko Experience Place GION AYA - Birthday and graduation commemorative outdoor photo shoot - with snow -☆ Read more →
  4. A maiko from children to high school students, a dream come true for grandmothers and mothers.
    A maiko from children to high school students, a dream come true for grandmothers and mothers. Read more →
  5. Just watching this makes me happy! Introducing our customers who have experienced our outdoor couple photoshoot plan (^^)/
    Just watching this makes me happy! Introducing our customers who have experienced our outdoor couple photoshoot plan (^^)/ Read more →
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Why GION AYA

  1. The autumn foliage season in 2024 will be at its peak ♪
    The autumn foliage season in 2024 will be at its peak ♪ Read more →
  2. We have been waiting for you! Every year at the beginning of the year, she comes to show us her cheerful face. We would like to introduce Ms. E, the mother of M-chan, who is a repeat customer and is attending for the third time, as well as her friends Ms. N and Ms. R, who are attending for the first time!
    We have been waiting for you! Every year at the beginning of the year, she comes to show us her cheerful face. We would like to introduce Ms. E, the mother of M-chan, who is a repeat customer and is attending for the third time, as well as her friends Ms. N and Ms. R, who are attending for the first time! Read more →
  3. Gion Aya - Last time she came as a geiko, but this time she came as a maiko (^^♪ A soft and beautiful geiko. A gorgeous and cute maiko. Which do you prefer??
    Gion Aya - Last time she came as a geiko, but this time she came as a maiko (^^♪ A soft and beautiful geiko. A gorgeous and cute maiko. Which do you prefer?? Read more →
  4. This time, I would like to introduce a customer for the first time in a while (*^_^*) The reason is that the customer was able to convey to me the things that I usually value in my work!! I'm so happy that I thought I'd write about it on my blog. That's the blog I'm talking about (^^♪
    This time, I would like to introduce a customer for the first time in a while (*^_^*) The reason is that the customer was able to convey to me the things that I usually value in my work!! I'm so happy that I thought I'd write about it on my blog. That's the blog I'm talking about (^^♪ Read more →
  5. This time too, I will be showing off the Takasawa style to the fullest!! The person who will be appearing in this blog is none other than that person☆彡 Ms. M, who came to our store for her third maiko experience.
    This time too, I will be showing off the Takasawa style to the fullest!! The person who will be appearing in this blog is none other than that person☆彡 Ms. M, who came to our store for her third maiko experience. Read more →
See more Maiko experiences at GION AYA

Kimono coordination

  1. Introducing our customers☆ Maikos are costumes! Did you know that you could try on a maiko's kimono? We'd like to introduce our repeat customer, Ms. C, who changed into two different styles and enjoyed them♡
    Introducing our customers☆ Maikos are costumes! Did you know that you could try on a maiko's kimono? We'd like to introduce our repeat customer, Ms. C, who changed into two different styles and enjoyed them♡ Read more →
  2. ♡Kimono coordination♡ I prefer beauty over cuteness! To become the maiko you admire (˶ ̇ ̵ ̇˶ )♡ I will introduce recommended kimono coordination for beautiful maiko with plenty of charm♪
    ♡Kimono coordination♡ I prefer beauty over cuteness! To become the maiko you admire (˶ ̇ ̵ ̇˶ )♡ I will introduce recommended kimono coordination for beautiful maiko with plenty of charm♪ Read more →
  3. GION AYA - I love sexy geisha!! I'll introduce you to some kimonos that are perfect for those of you who like that kind of thing (*^^)v
    GION AYA - I love sexy geisha!! I'll introduce you to some kimonos that are perfect for those of you who like that kind of thing (*^^)v Read more →
  4. New geisha kimonos have arrived at GION AYA, the maiko experience place.
    New geisha kimonos have arrived at GION AYA, the maiko experience place. Read more →
  5. GION AYA - Are you curious about what kind of kimono are available for child maiko? This time, I would like to introduce some kimono for child maiko (^^♪
    GION AYA - Are you curious about what kind of kimono are available for child maiko? This time, I would like to introduce some kimono for child maiko (^^♪ Read more →
See more kimono coordination