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Geisha/Maiko Makeover Course

Photo shoot at Japanese traditional 100-year-old machiya townhouse.

This plan will take photos in a real teahouse parlor where Geisha and Maiko worked during the Taisho period, or in a small courtyard garden typical of a Kyoto townhouse.

The scrolls and Japanese clocks displayed on the tokonoma alcove and staggered shelves, as well as the scenery of the small garden where you can enjoy the changing atmosphere of the four seasons, further enhance the maiko's appearance.

  1. Studio Course

    Maiko
    Geisha
    Studio Course

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

    Duration: Approximately 2 to 2.5 hours

    15,950Yen (tax included) / person

  2. Courtyard Course

    Maiko
    Geisha
    Courtyard Course

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

    Duration: Approximately 2 to 2.5 hours

    17,600Yen (tax included) / person

  3. 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.

    Duration: Approximately 2 to 2.5 hours

    15,950Yen (tax included) / person

Photo shoot at Japanese traditional 100-year-old machiya townhous + outside locations full of the romance and spirit of traditional Japan

GION AYA is located in Higashiyama, Kyoto, in the middle of famous tourist spots such as Yasaka Shrine and Kodaiji Temple.

The shop is located in a beautiful landscape conservation area of ​​Kyoto, so there are no electric wires or poles, and not many souvenir shops. You can enjoy the Maiko experience in the best location for outdoor photography.

  1. 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.

    Duration: Approximately 3 to 3.5 hours

    33,000Yen (tax included) / person

  2. 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.

    Time required: about 3.5

    48,950Yen (tax included) / person

Set course for women and men

Why not try out the Geisha or Maiko experience with your friends, family, and colleagues?

Geisha and Maiko costumes are only available for women, but we also have kimonos for men, samurai style kimonos, and children's kimonos. We hope that these will be fun memories for you in Kyoto.

  1. 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?

    Duration: Approximately 2 to 2.5 hours

    26,950Yen (tax included) / 2 people

  2. Couple Courtyard Course

    Maiko
    Geisha
    Couple Courtyard Course

    Why not capture some memories together in a small courtyard garden, with beautiful seasonal scenery?

    Duration: Approximately 2 to 2.5 hours

    29,700Yen (tax included) / 2 people

  3. 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.

    Duration: Approximately 3 to 3.5 hours

    38,500Yen (tax included) / 2 people

  4. Family Studio Course

    Maiko
    Geisha
    Family Studio Course

    How about making some fun memories in Kyoto with your sisters and family?

    Duration: Approximately 2 to 2.5 hours

    37,400Yen (tax included) / 2 people

  5. 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.

    Duration: Approximately 2 to 2.5 hours

    40,700Yen (tax included) / 2 people

  6. additional SAMURAI Kimono

    Maiko
    Geisha
    additional SAMURAI Kimono

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

    5,500Yen (tax included) / person