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Maiko Experience Center GION AYA
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At GION AYA, the Maiko Experience Center, we allow you time to spend as you please.

Hello everyone, it's been a while. I'm Takazawa, and I just had my wisdom teeth removed the other day. No matter how old I get, I'm not good with dentists.

Anyway, everyone! The season of beautiful new greenery has arrived. At the local park ↓↓

The area around our shop is also very lush and beautiful. If you would like to take lots of photos, please apply for a plan that includes a walk.

!!(+ +)!!Is it only when you have a plan that includes a walk that you can take photos freely? Some people may be worried!!

☆Don't worry☆ There are plenty of opportunities for you to take photos!!

Let's take a look at the steps

Before and after white paint. Just this alone makes a big difference.

*Oshiroi powder is water-soluble, so once applied it must be applied all at once, and you will not be able to feel the difference until it has turned completely white.

The eyes will be open until the eyebrows are completed, so photos are OK!!

*The eyeliner after the eyebrows takes a long time to dry, so we ask you to close your eyes for a while. While your eyes are closed, we will finish the lipstick, so it will be difficult to take a selfie at this time.

Because of the above, when I open my eyes, about 80% of my makeup is done.

Once the makeup is done, the next step is the wig. From this point on, you can take as many photos as you like.

Once the wig is complete, you can go to the restroom, put on the collar and hem guard, and then it's time to choose your kimono.

*It may be a little difficult to take selfies while wearing the kimono as it will be wrapped around you and you will be putting it on.

All the preparations are now complete. While the makeup staff goes to call the photographer, it's time for a perfect selfie!!

Once the photographer arrives, the real photo shoot will begin. The photographer will make sure you pose properly, so you can relax and enjoy yourself!

Once all the shooting is finished, you will have free time.

○Japanese-style room

○Garden

○ Entrance

*The Japanese-style room and garden will be used for photography, so it may be difficult to guide you there depending on the time of day. Please speak to a staff member.

Whether you come alone or with a companion, our staff will be happy to assist you with taking photos.

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)
  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)
  3. Is it too late to try being a maiko? No! It's not! Maiko experiences are available for people of all ages, from 7-year-olds (first graders) to those in their 90s! ♡♡♡ Is it too late to try being a maiko? No! It's not! Maiko experiences are available for people of all ages, from 7-year-olds (first graders) to those in their 90s! ♡♡♡
  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]
  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!
  6. Repeat customers of the Maiko Experience Center GION AYA☆~You can request your own makeup staff and photographer!~ Repeat customers of the Maiko Experience Center GION AYA☆~You can request your own makeup staff and photographer!~
  7. What happens if I go to a maiko experience with a man? Do I have to make him wait the whole time? What happens if I go to a maiko experience with a man? Do I have to make him wait the whole time?
  8. What kind of place is GION AYA, the Maiko Experience Shop? What kind of place is GION AYA, the Maiko Experience Shop?
  9. A blog for families considering having their children experience becoming a maiko A blog for families considering having their children experience becoming a maiko
  10. I want to try out a maiko or Geisha experience, but choosing a place is difficult! What should I look out for? The GION AYA website has all the information you need. I want to try out a maiko or Geisha experience, but choosing a place is difficult! What should I look out for? The GION AYA website has all the information you need.
  11. Have fun on a rainy day! 3 secrets to enjoying the maiko experience in Kyoto during the rainy season ☆ Have fun on a rainy day! 3 secrets to enjoying the maiko experience in Kyoto during the rainy season ☆
  12. Three points to keep in mind when photographing child maiko Three points to keep in mind when photographing child maiko
  13. Even pregnant women can experience being a maiko if they are in good health (♡) Pregnant makeup staff member Konawa actually tried it out!!! Even pregnant women can experience being a maiko if they are in good health (♡) Pregnant makeup staff member Konawa actually tried it out!!!
  14. What's behind the curtain? We'll show you the inside of the store in detail! (^^)/Aya Store Tour Part 2 [Locker Room Edition] What's behind the curtain? We'll show you the inside of the store in detail! (^^)/Aya Store Tour Part 2 [Locker Room Edition]
  15. If you are wondering what to bring to your maiko experience, please read this article!!! You only need to bring one thing ♡ If you are wondering what to bring to your maiko experience, please read this article!!! You only need to bring one thing ♡
  16. Even boyish people can be transformed into beautiful and elegant maikos♡♡ Even boyish people can be transformed into beautiful and elegant maikos♡♡
  17. What is the best part of shooting outdoors in winter? What is the best part of shooting outdoors in winter?
  18. A stroll around GION AYA ☆ Walking area and recommended spots A stroll around GION AYA ☆ Walking area and recommended spots
  19. For all of you who are worried about the maiko experience, there's no need to worry! For all of you who are worried about the maiko experience, there's no need to worry!
  20. For those who want to try out the maiko experience, but want to see and hear the impressions of people who have actually tried it! For those who want to try out the maiko experience, but want to see and hear the impressions of people who have actually tried it!
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