Geisha Makeover Experience

A stroll around GION AYA ☆ Walking area and recommended spots

Hello everyone ♪
This is Tsujishita! ☺


First of all, did you know that you can go for a walk as a maiko?


Our photographer will take photos of you posing perfectly, but you can also take photos of your friends and family using your own smartphone or camera.

You can add 30 minutes or more of walking time to any plan, and this offer is available to customers who enter the store by 14:00 PM.
Many customers have said that after becoming a maiko, they wanted to go outside.

We can accommodate same-day appointments, so please don't hesitate to contact us.


Introducing the areas you can stroll around and the photo spots during your GION AYA Maiko/Geiko experience!
There are plenty of photo spots! It's in the Higashiyama area!
Please walk within the area shown on this map.



If you choose 30 minutes, you can focus on one or two places, or if you choose 60 minutes, you can enjoy a leisurely course.


You can also take photos at the popular Yasaka Shrine, Nene no Michi, and Yasaka Koshindo 📸❣️

After the photographer has finished taking photos, the staff will see you off to the entrance, and at this time they will explain how to hold the maiko's basket and what to keep in mind when walking in it.





What kind of places are there? Introducing a model itinerary for photo spots!


In front of the store ~ ​​Entrance to Nene-no-michi




Tsujishita's recommendation is Nene's Path ♪
This road is full of cute spots where maiko look great, such as cobblestone roads that are different from ordinary roads, and temples with large gates and torii gates!
Why not take a photo of the cobblestone road and your feet, or try framing the photo with the Gesshin-in gate?




Yasaka Koshindo



Koshindo is a popular spot, so it's always crowded!
It may take some time to wait for people to take photos, so if you're mainly planning to take photos of Koshindo, head there first!
I recommend taking photos to your heart's content and then using the remaining time to explore other spots👍✨


All of the photos you see here were taken by our professional photographers.
I took the photos carefully to make the maiko and the townscape stand out.
However, when you're wearing a kimono that you're not used to, taking photos with your smartphone can sometimes be difficult.


Finally, we will introduce three easy tips for taking photos of maiko!

Please keep these three things in mind when taking photos.

🌞If the sun is too strong, go into the shade🌞
🤲Keep your hands and feet together and maintain an elegant look right down to your fingertips🤲
🎋If there are a lot of people, both the maiko and the photographer should stand along the wall while taking photos🎋

Maiko's faces are white, so when shadows fall on them, they stand out and don't look very beautiful.
My makeup looks more clear in the shade, and because my face is white, it doesn't look too dark and looks natural.
Also, the color of the kimono will stand out more, making it look even more luxurious!

When wearing a kimono, try to keep it together rather than open, as this will create a cute and elegant look.
It's best to be aware of your whole body, but it's okay to just focus on the parts of your body that are visible through your kimono (face, hands, feet)!!
Before you start shooting, first line up your feet, touch your toes together, and finally decide on your face.


And when it comes to maiko, it's important to cherish the atmosphere of the city of Kyoto!!
But there's never a time when there aren't any people in Kyoto!! (laughs)
If there are a lot of people and you can't help but get caught in the reflection, try the special technique of positioning yourself right against the wall!
It's fine when you get close to the wall.


I actually walked there↓





Gion Aya's YouTube channel mainly features videos of Geisha and Maiko applying makeup, as well as tourist information for the surrounding area.

Please use this as a reference for your visit.