Hello everyone. It's still cold in Kyoto!
The staff of GION AYA, who work every day in Kyoto, a world-famous tourist destination, went on a trip as mentioned in the previous blog post by Kishinami Miki!!
"What I learned from the GION AYAkinu Travel! Part 1"
This time, Takazawa will be sending us plenty of photos from the second day🌊
We woke up early in the morning, took a morning bath at Kinosaki Onsen, and after eating a hearty breakfast, it was time for the main event of the second day.
"Kinosaki Marine World"
An aquarium! A dolphin show! Excited and nervous, I arrived at the entrance to Kinosaki Marine World (*^▽^*)
We immediately took a commemorative photo!! We headed straight for the walrus sculpture!!!
Line up early!

Yes! Walrus📷
After the explanation, it was finally time to enter the park! Or so I thought...
After all, this is the place to take a commemorative photo!!! So I took another photo📷
It's hard to get in... The staff at the ticket booth were always looking out for us and moved us whenever we moved. Thank you for taking care of us m(__)m
Still taking pictures.
Inside, we were assigned to split into teams and learn. I'll talk about that later!! And more than anything, the photos show everyone's enthusiasm to have fun.
So let's take a look at how the Aya staff are having so much fun☆
Learn.
Manabu.
Experience it.
Experience it.
I'm excited.
Make new discoveries.
I am touched by my brother's kindness.
I was amazed at the service spirit of the man and the seal.
To show off.
Being spied on.
Take a peek.
At the end, you'll be left thinking, WOW!!
What did you think? !
I think the photos convey how serious the Aya staff are, but when you actually meet them, they're even more... (laughs)
This time, each team was tasked with presenting what they had learned at Kinosaki Marine World!!
Here's what it was like: We were able to experience with our eyes, bodies and hearts the way Kinosaki Marine World presents its facilities, the consideration given to customers, the attitude of the staff, etc.
The president's words.
Words from the Managing Director.
Presentations from each team.
What is hospitality from the heart? What are the feelings of the customers who come here?
The exhibits were designed with the aim of making the zoo's visitors as entertaining as possible, and I could sense the deep trust that exists between the animals and staff who work together.
These two days allowed us to once again see things from the customer's perspective.
After all, love and compassion for others are precious things that can't be replaced by anything.
Kinosaki is known for its hot springs and Marine World, and the experience that can only be found in Kyoto is the "Maiko experience"!!
We have once again vowed to provide our customers with excitement and joy, having learned not just about technique but also about the heart, so that when people think of the maiko experience, they will think of "Gion GION AYA."
After this I had dinner (^O^)
Whether it's serious or having fun, the level of seriousness is MAX!!!
The makeup staff transformed Sakagami into a cute maiko!! ~That funky girl looks just like this~
At the Maiko Experience Center GION AYA, we hold study sessions on interpersonal skills, technical skills, and communication skills, but on this day, we had a check to see if we were making full use of the skills we had learned.
"Makeup Study Session" by the staff of GION AYA, a maiko experience center
What's amazing about GION AYA's staff ♡ → Even if they can show off their skills, you can't imitate their sense or their feelings for the customers.
The makeup staff at GION AYA Maiko Experience Center are not just trying out facial makeup, they are also trying out various other things!
Would you like to take a peek into the private life of Konawa, who is in charge of makeup and dressing? Her recent makeup habits and New Year's events♡
Maiko Experience Center GION AYA and Transformation Photo Studio Angelle Staff Gathering! A day filled with smiles at the study session!
Maiko Experience Studio GION AYA and Oiran Transformation Photo Studio Angelle held a spring social gathering and enjoyed delicious food at the famous "Hanasaki Manjiro" restaurant.
The staff photos at Maiko Experience Center GION AYA have been updated!!
It's summer! Lake Biwa! BBQ! What satisfied our hungry staff? Was it photosynthesis under the blue sky? The wide waterfront? Or the smiles of children? Or was it meat?
Autumn has arrived! What are your recent hobbies?
☆The friendly makeup staff of GION AYA, the Maiko Experience Place☆Takami and Konitan go on a trip to Kobe!!!
Castles, ninjas, haiku, and more...
New Year's greetings arriving one after another☆
Did you know that the next Silver Week is 11 years from now?! The staff at Aya can't wait that long, so we're looking forward to welcoming you from today.
Konitan and Takami's Holiday ~Ukiyo-e Appreciation Edition~
We went on a Saikin Travel trip to Kagawa Prefecture! Day 2!
Celebrating our 10th anniversary♡
☆★A wonderful gift★☆
The chief photographer who has been with us since the founding of GION AYA is graduating...