Experience Hall / Accommodation Experience (Training) Facility Spots in Around Gion Area

  • Maiko and Oiran Experience Kokoro Hanashizuku
    rating-image
    4.5
    17 Reviews
    Travel / Tourism
    Kyoto Kyoto-shi Higashiyama-ku Miyagawasuji 3-273
    "Located in Miyagawa-cho, one of Kyoto's ""Hanamachi"" geisha districts, this shop lets you dress up as a maiko or oiran. To create even more authenticity in the experience, the shop is a renovated Kyoto machiya, once frequented by true maiko. The shop still preserves the original machiya aesthetic, with the aura of the Hanamachi filling every space. They have a variety of plans, including a basic studio photography session, guided walking tour, riksha rides in maiko outfit, and more. The chance to try on some new and luxurious clothing for a whole new you in oiran (courtesan) experience course is also popular"

    This was one of my favorite experiences in Japan. I looked at several maiko photo studios. After I saw the photos from this one, I didn’t even consider anything else. I chose the Oiran style because...

Kyoto Areas

around-area-map

Its wooden tea houses, shuffling geisha, and spiritual sights have seen Kyoto hailed as the heart of traditional Japan, a world apart from ultramodern Tokyo. Despite being the Japanese capital for over a century, Kyoto escaped destruction during World War II, leaving behind a fascinating history which can be felt at every turn, from the fully gold-plated Kinkakuji Temple down to traditional customs such as geisha performances and tea ceremonies, which are still practiced to this day.

Kyoto Photo Album

Browse Interests