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All Reviews for Geisha/ Maiko in Japan

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81 reviews

Kyoto Private Kaiseki Dinner at Traditional Restaurant with Maiko Dance Show

Unforgettable

Reviewed by: K.O., 2024/04/21

The location of the restaurant was impressive as well as the room, and the kaiseki dinner was really delicious.
Of course, the highlight of the evening was the performance of the amazing maiko san.
It was a unique experience to have maiko san dance just for us and have a talk with us.

Comments from activity operators

Thank you very much for using the Kaiseki plan.
Thank you for your valuable words.
We will continue to spread the word about traditional performing arts.
Thank you.

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2024/04/04
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【貸切催行】舞妓さんまたは芸妓さん 舞鑑賞+懐石料理 老舗高級料亭 東観荘で特別な体験 昼食・夕食から選択可<飲み放題付/撮影自由/宮川町>

京料理を食べながら舞妓さんに会えて感激

Reviewed by: TH, 2023/10/10

平日の12:00に東観荘へ伺いました。個室に案内され既にテーブルが用意されていました。飲み物と前菜が出された後に舞妓さんが登場して、踊りを2曲披露してくれました。その後に舞妓さんとおしゃべりを色々させてもらいました。まだ18歳くらいの舞妓さんらしく、笑顔がとても可愛いらしい感じでした。何を話そうか事前に質問事項などを考えてきましたが、質問のネタも尽きてしまうくらい、あっという間の2時間でした。

Comments from activity operators

この度はありがとうございます。
舞妓さんとの貴重なお時間を体験頂き日本の文化を体験頂き
ありがとうございます。

昔ながらの伝統を守りながらお客様に体験していただく様努めてまいります。
貴重なお言葉ありがとうございます。


京花街かわむら

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2023/10/05
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京都高雄 もみぢ家 川床ディナープラン 納涼川床料理+舞妓さんの京舞鑑賞日あり(2024/7/1~2024/9/22)<川床席確約/送迎あり/高雄>

お料理、川床、舞妓さん全て最高でした!

Reviewed by: 国内旅行初心者, 2023/08/12

海外からの親戚が来日。初めての京都ということで、何か特別な思い出になれば、と申し込みました。同行する私と子供は5ヶ月前に京都旅行をしたばかり。。私たちにとっても普通の京都旅行では経験しないことを、と思い、夏ということもあり、川床の夕食にしました。夏に京都に行くなら川床にいきたい、と常々おもっていました。舞妓さんにも会える日程ということで、親戚にはどんな夕食か詳しく説明せず、サプライズにしました。
選んだすき焼きはボリュームたっぷり。お肉も柔らかく美味しい。川床も涼しく、虫の声が涼しげ。川面に写る提灯も情緒たっぷり。そして可愛らしい舞妓さんがにこやかに応対してくれ、写真もたくさんとらせていただきました。スタッフのかたも写真を撮ってくれたり、お茶などのおかわりも、すぐ快く対応してくれました。バスの運転手さんもとても愛想のいいかたでした。外国人の親戚にも、子供にも大好評で、大正解でした。舞妓さんの踊りを間近で見ることができ、素敵な思い出になりました。またぜひ行きたいです!

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2023/08/11
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【貸切催行】舞妓さんまたは芸妓さん 舞鑑賞+懐石料理 老舗高級料亭 東観荘で特別な体験 昼食・夕食から選択可<飲み放題付/撮影自由/宮川町>

It was amazing.

Reviewed by: Tiger, 2023/04/15

I had the pleasure of attending an ozashiki, a traditional Japanese banquet, and was fortunate enough to be in the company of Maiko San, a skilled and talented geisha-in-training. The experience was simply unforgettable, and I cannot recommend it highly enough.

From the moment I arrived, Maiko San's warm and welcoming demeanor put me at ease. Her stunning kimono, intricate hair and makeup, and graceful movements transported me back in time to a world of beauty and elegance.

Throughout the evening, Maiko San entertained us with her exquisite dancing, singing, and music. She played a variety of traditional Japanese instruments, including the shamisen and the koto, and her skills were truly awe-inspiring.

But what really stood out to me was the way in which Maiko San engaged with everyone at the ozashiki. She took the time to chat with each of us individually, answering our questions and sharing stories about her life as a maiko. Her warmth and charm were infectious, and I felt privileged to have been able to spend time in her company.

Overall, my experience at the ozashiki with Maiko San was simply magical. It was a unique and authentic glimpse into a world that few outsiders get to experience, and I left feeling inspired and enriched. I would highly recommend this experience to anyone looking to immerse themselves in Japanese culture and tradition.

  • Konpira fune fune game

Comments from activity operators

この度はありがとうございます。
舞妓さんとの貴重なお時間を体験頂き日本の文化を体験頂き
ありがとうございます。

昔ながらの伝統を守りながらお客様に体験していただく様努めてまいります。
貴重なお言葉ありがとうございます。


京花街かわむら

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2023/03/18
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舞妓さんまたは芸妓さん お茶屋で本格的なおもてなしを貸切体験 舞鑑賞+懐石料理 お得な二次会プランあり<お茶屋催行/貸切/飲み放題付/宮川町>

とても楽しく貴重な体験でした

Reviewed by: taku, 2022/09/22

お茶屋さんて美味しい懐石料理をたべながら舞妓さんと色々とお話をして、舞を一曲見たとても楽しい2時間半でした。
楽しい話に気を取られて食べるのが遅くなりちょっと女将さんを慌てさせてしまったかもしれません。
普通のお茶屋での舞妓遊びはどういうものなのかは知らないですが一言さんお断りと言われ、通常では一生垣間見る事のない舞妓遊びがアクティビティとして堪能出来たのはまたとない貴重な体験でした。

Comments from activity operators

この度お茶屋さんご利用ありがとうございました。楽しんで頂き誠にありがとうございます。
貴重な体験のお言葉ありがとうございます。今後とも宜しくお願い致します。

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2022/09/19
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京都高雄 もみぢ家 川床ディナープラン 納涼川床料理+舞妓さんの京舞鑑賞日あり(2024/7/1~2024/9/22)<川床席確約/送迎あり/高雄>

楽しかった

Reviewed by: レオラブ, 2022/09/17

とても楽しかったです。舞妓さんの舞を観れる場所が、どうやって決まるのか❓と❓思いました。二人参加の方が近くて,3人4人の人達は、端の場所でしたので、少し違和感を感じました。

  • 次回も楽しみに

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2022/09/16
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京都高雄 もみぢ家 川床ディナープラン 納涼川床料理+舞妓さんの京舞鑑賞日あり(2024/7/1~2024/9/22)<川床席確約/送迎あり/高雄>

素晴らしい

Reviewed by: まつこ, 2022/07/30

お料理も美味しく、なんといっても景色が最高、そして舞妓さんも可愛く、大変贅沢な思いをさせて頂きました。お店の方も気が利き、丁寧な対応をしてくださいました。是非また行きたいです!!

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2022/07/29
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【貸切催行】舞妓さんまたは芸妓さん 舞鑑賞+懐石料理 老舗高級料亭 東観荘で特別な体験 昼食・夕食から選択可<飲み放題付/撮影自由/宮川町>

ステキな京都の思い出になりました

Reviewed by: めけけ, 2022/07/18

あっという間の2時間でした。
舞妓さんの説明や、踊りを楽しんだ後は、質問や写真撮影など、たくさん楽しませていただきました。
値段相応の価値があると思います。

Comments from activity operators

この度ありがとうございました。
楽しんで頂きありがとうございます。
大変有難いお言葉ありがとうございます。

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2022/07/17
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【貸切催行】舞妓さんまたは芸妓さん 舞鑑賞+懐石料理 老舗高級料亭 東観荘で特別な体験 昼食・夕食から選択可<飲み放題付/撮影自由/宮川町>

舞妓さん1人追加して、舞妓さん2人とお食事。

Reviewed by: しあとる, 2022/04/24

12:00~14:00で利用。時間ぴったりで利用できました。

舞妓さんと話せる時間が長いので、嬉しいけど話題がなくなってきます。なので客2人で行きましたが、客4人ぐらいで行っても良かったかも。

食事おいしかったです。話している時間が長く、食べ物に集中できない時間もあるのが、もったいないぐらい。

総合的に、素晴らしいプランでした。

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2022/04/02
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【貸切催行】舞妓さんまたは芸妓さん 舞鑑賞+懐石料理 老舗高級料亭 東観荘で特別な体験 昼食・夕食から選択可<飲み放題付/撮影自由/宮川町>

舞妓さん芸妓さんとじっくり話ができました!

Reviewed by: クリキー, 2021/09/12

数ヶ月前に舞妓さんと少しお話しする機会があり、その際の歴史や文化だけでなく人としての魅力もあり是非今度はゆっくりお話ししてみたいということで今回申込ました。

円山公園内の敷地にある静かな料亭で鱧づくしをいただきながら、芸妓さん舞妓さんの舞とお話しを堪能させていただきました。話が楽しすぎてご飯を食べるのが大変でした。

感染予防もしっかりされていることに加え、ノンアルコールでのお食事でした。

最初は慣れないかなり贅沢な広さかつ、お客さんの少ない時期でもあり静かな空間で、舞妓さん芸妓さんと4人、お酒もないこともありかなり緊張してスタートしました。

こちらがかなり緊張していたので、舞を見ている間やお互い最初はぎこちない感じでしたが、お2人の様々なお話をお伺いするうちにすぐにごみました。

コロナ禍での舞妓さんや芸妓さんのお仕事の状況の大変さや、足元のオリンピックの話、これまでのご経験やこれからの夢など、普段知ることのないことも含めてお話しをさせていただき、とても良い経験になりました。

舞妓さんのコロナ禍での大変さや、英語の流暢な芸妓さん、そして80歳を超えてなお現役の芸妓さんのお話しなど、昔からの変えてはならない風習や文化と、時代に合わせて変えていく部分など、色々と考えさせられることもあり大変勉強になりました。

どうしてもコロナ禍でのお仕事の機会が減ったり外出制限など、已む無く辞めてしまう方もいらっしゃるようですが、大変な中ですが是非この素晴らしい文化を継承してほしいですし、応援したいと思います。

また、是非季節を変えて、また参加してみたいです。

また最後になりましたが、veltraさんのご担当者には2ヶ月前より色々とご無理申し上げ、ご調整いただき大変感謝しております。おかげさまで大満足の経験でした。本当にありがとうございました。

Comments from activity operators

この度は東観荘プランご利用くださいまして誠にありがとうございます。
大変貴重なご意見ご丁寧なご説明ありがとうございます。
ご満足して頂きありがとうございます。
春夏秋冬いつでもお待ちしております。
有難う御座いました。

京花街かわむら

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2021/08/21
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京都高雄 もみぢ家 川床ディナープラン 納涼川床料理+舞妓さんの京舞鑑賞日あり(2024/7/1~2024/9/22)<川床席確約/送迎あり/高雄>

舞妓さんとゆっくりお話が出来ますよ。

Reviewed by: アンツ, 2020/09/24

指定ホテルよりバスに揺られて30分程度、京都、高雄の川床へ
バスを降りた瞬間の幻想的な場所。まるで千と千尋の神隠しに出てきそうな場所です。
料理はセッティングされていたのですが・・・・
蓋を開けたら、お肉のすごいことすごいこと!!感激です。
食事も終盤にかかると舞妓さんの登場。ご挨拶が終わり各テーブルへ
今日の舞妓さんは、宮川町の君翔さんです。
話も終わりいよいよ踊りの披露、二舞してくれました。
非日常をありがとう。

  • 君翔さん

  • 焼きたての鮎の塩焼き

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2020/09/17
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京都高雄 もみぢ家 川床ディナープラン 納涼川床料理+舞妓さんの京舞鑑賞日あり(2024/7/1~2024/9/22)<川床席確約/送迎あり/高雄>

夏の京都を満喫した感じ

Reviewed by: チャーリー, 2020/07/21

夏らしい京都を感じたくネットで調べていたら、このサイトを見つけました。
京都市街地から約30分位かかりますがバス送迎あり、単独では行きづらいくらい山手の道も良くない場所なので楽でした。
また、川を目の前にした料理、舞妓さんとの会話、舞妓さんの踊りと予想以上に楽しめて本当に夏らしい京都を満喫して出来ました。

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2020/07/19
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Maiko Dance with Dinner & Kyoto Night View Tour by KYOTO Sightseeing“OKOSHI”Bus

Maiko dance diner

Reviewed by: Charlotte , 2020/03/09

Unforgettable memories with the Maiko. She was smily and very sweat.
I recommand the Jared moment with her!
The diner is good
Thank you

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Attended as: Solo Travelers
Activity Date: 2020/03/07
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Maiko Dance with Dinner & Kyoto Night View Tour by KYOTO Sightseeing“OKOSHI”Bus

An amazing experience and a GREAT price!

Reviewed by: Sincerely_Serres, 2020/01/19

This was a wonderful experience that allowed my partner and I to see and do three of the things we had on our Kyoto bucket list: Enjoy a tradition Japanese meal, watch a beautiful Maiko perform, and so see the stellar night views of Kyoto! Make sure you bring your camera, as you will want to capture all the beauty of the night! I brought my polaroid and it was a big hit among other guest and the Maiko-san herself! Highly recommend taking this tour!

  • Sitting with the Maiko-san!

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2019/12/29
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Maiko Dance with Dinner & Kyoto Night View Tour by KYOTO Sightseeing“OKOSHI”Bus

Amazing Tour

Reviewed by: Riaan and Jewel, 2020/01/01

This was a truly magical experience and we would highly recommend thia for anybody visiting Kyoto. The resort was beautiful, the drive was smooth and informative and the Maiko show was out of this world. This is a must to experience the wonderful art of the Maiko.

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2019/12/30
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【貸切催行】舞妓さんまたは芸妓さん 舞鑑賞+懐石料理 老舗高級料亭 東観荘で特別な体験 昼食・夕食から選択可<飲み放題付/撮影自由/宮川町>

可愛い舞妓さんにお酌してもらえて震えました

Reviewed by: 雲の南, 2019/11/08

古風な佇まいの料亭の料理は大変素晴らしいものでした。そしてそれ以上に可愛い舞妓さんとのひと時には身体が震える思いでした。宮川町の小えんちゃんの凛とした舞に鳥肌。日常では体験できない世界を魅せてもらえたことは永く記憶に刻まれると思います。小えんちゃん!素敵でしたよ!!

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Attended as: Friends
Activity Date: 2019/11/06
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Maiko Dance with Dinner & Kyoto Night View Tour by KYOTO Sightseeing“OKOSHI”Bus

A dream come true!

Reviewed by: Simon, 2019/11/05

Seeing a maiko dance live was always one of my lifehood dreams. This dream came true that night with a magnificent performance! Accompanied by a traditional Japanese dinner of high quality, it was a pleasure having been able to attend this evening. The garden walk and the mountain view were stunning as well!

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Attended as: Solo Travelers
Activity Date: 2019/11/03
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Maiko Dance with Dinner & Kyoto Night View Tour by KYOTO Sightseeing“OKOSHI”Bus

Too expensive for such a performance

Reviewed by: Azadeh Iranian, 2019/11/04

The geisha was so amateur, she was shaking while dancing. Nobody explained the way we should eat the traditional food.
On the way back, the tour leader was just speaking Japanese and didn’t care about foreigners attendants. She was speaking Japanese all the way back, and sometimes they were laughing or clapping and we as foreigners just waiting for some explanations but nothing.
In my idea it was a dishonor to non-Japanese guest. The tour provider company should provide the same Facilities for all guests. In General it was an expensive activity with poor facilities!

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2019/11/04
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Summer Beer Garden with Unlimited Drinks and Maiko Dance Performance in Gion

Great time!

Reviewed by: Kat, 2019/08/24

We had a wonderful time at this event. The beer was cold, the hotpot was tasty, and the maiko was very nice. I very much recommend this!

Comments from activity operators

Thank you for the good review and coming the other day. it makes us confidence. When you visit Japan at next time, we hope to see you again.

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2019/08/22
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Summer Beer Garden with Unlimited Drinks and Maiko Dance Performance in Gion

Great experience, great price

Reviewed by: Stephanie, 2019/08/17

This was a great activity. The food and beer was delicious and filling and the entertainment was fantastic. We were able to talk with our Maiko for a few minutes and take a picture with her after her performance. We did not speak very much Japanese (only the very basics), but that did not diminish our experience. We had a great time, and it was nice we didn't have to spend a ton of money on one dinner like some other activities that are available with maiko. I would definitely recommend this if you'd like to meet a maiko and see her perform.

Comments from activity operators

Thank you for coming the beer garden dinner the other day and also thank you for give us such a beautiful review!
We are so happy to hear that.
Our beer garden dinner is reasonable price compering with other maiko activities.
I am sure everyone will have fun even if you do not understand Japanese.
We are waiting for your next visit!

Best regards
Gion Shinmonso/Miyuki Koda

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2019/08/12
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Summertime Riverside Dinner in Kyoto with Maiko at Momijiya (2024/7/1~9/30)

beautiful place!

Reviewed by: mact, 2019/08/16

dinner was great, super good service. Make sure to wear mosquitos repellent

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Attended as: Families with Young Children
Activity Date: 2019/08/13
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Summer Beer Garden with Unlimited Drinks and Maiko Dance Performance in Gion

A highlight of my trip

Reviewed by: natasha, 2019/08/12

great unique experience! I lived in Japan for 4 years and this was something I never got to do.

Maiko spoke good English, which was a huge relief and surprise. Dance was cool, food was good, and the all you can drink alcohol was too much fun.

Comments from activity operators

Thank you for coming the beer garden dinner the other day.
I was worried about meal(spicy beef hot pot dish), because we were not sure if you will like it.
But we are very glad to hear that!
We hold the beer garden dinner every summer season and look forward to seeing you again.

Best regards
Gion Shinmonso/Miyuki Koda

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2019/07/19
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Maiko Dance with Dinner & Kyoto Night View Tour by KYOTO Sightseeing“OKOSHI”Bus

Pleasent affordable geisha experience

Reviewed by: Leslie Arcin , 2019/08/11

Very convient pick up/drop off spot! Affordable Maiko experience, we chose this experience over parlor games/tea time because we wouldn’t know what to ask a geisha or if language barrier would be a problem. My sister and I enjoyed the performance very much. When we did it it was a small group and the tour leader was the best. One thing to take note is the experience is probably enhanced if you do speak Japanese or have someone that does so you can compliment the performance or ask the Maiko questions, but we knew this going in. Also the bus tour around town showing shrines and temples isn’t necessarily scenic, but rather a quick pass by of all the places (very easy to miss some spots if you don’t turn around quick enough) , but the view at the top of Osaka is worthwhile

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Attended as: Friends
Activity Date: 2019/08/05
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京都高雄 もみぢ家 川床ディナープラン 納涼川床料理+舞妓さんの京舞鑑賞日あり(2024/7/1~2024/9/22)<川床席確約/送迎あり/高雄>

趣あるぅ~~♪

Reviewed by: エチゴヤ, 2019/07/18

当日は生憎の雨で少し涼しく感じられる天気でしたが、抜群のロケーションのなか川床で美味しい食事(すき焼きを選択)を頂きながら舞妓さんの舞やお話しでひととき現実逃避してきました~。(笑) もちろん写真撮影もバッチリいけますよ!

聞いたところ5つある川床のうち4つ入客あった様で舞妓さんも、上七軒から梅たえさん・ふみ幸さん 宮川町から菊弥江さん・叶季(かなすえ)さんの4名が来てくれてました。(時間の都合でふみ幸さんとはお目にかかれませんでしたが・・・悲)


なにより、スタッフのみなさんの気づかい心くばりも嬉しかったですね~・・・ここ、お薦めですよ!奥様~♪(笑)

  • 宮川町 花ふさの菊弥江(きくやえ)さん、年長さんなので白衿です。

  • 花簪(はなかんざし)も年長さんはひとつひとつが大ぶりです。

  • 年長舞妓さんは祇園祭期間中は普段の”おふく”から”勝山”に髷(まげ)が変わります。脇の渦巻き状のモノは梵天と言います。

  • 上七軒 梅乃の梅たえ(うめたえ)さん、来年は勝山どす~♪だそうです。年少さんなので花簪のひとつひとつが小ぶりです。

  • 舞妓さんと言えば”だらりの帯”・・・帯の下部にはお世話になってる置屋の家紋が入ってます。

  • 宮川町 川久の叶季(かなすえ)さん。今年6月にお見世出し(舞妓デビュー)したばかりで初々しさ全開です!^ ^

  • 舞妓初年生なので紅が下唇だけです。普段は花簪からぶらぶらと垂れ下がる飾りを付けますがこれも初年生だけです。

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Attended as: Solo Travelers
Activity Date: 2019/07/13
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Maiko Dance with Dinner & Kyoto Night View Tour by KYOTO Sightseeing“OKOSHI”Bus

maiko dinner and show

Reviewed by: willam, 2019/05/23

food and show was good ,but we could have done with a intererpreter in english on bus and dinner

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Attended as: Solo Travelers
Activity Date: 2019/05/21
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Maiko Dance with Dinner & Kyoto Night View Tour by KYOTO Sightseeing“OKOSHI”Bus

Excellent show

Reviewed by: Sanja, 2019/05/23

I loved everything about this experience. I think it was well planned and it offered a lot of cool experience.
It offered more than I expected.
Maiko was professional, dinner was tasty and the views were amazing.

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Attended as: Friends
Activity Date: 2019/05/21
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Maiko Dance with Dinner & Kyoto Night View Tour by KYOTO Sightseeing“OKOSHI”Bus

The Maiko dance show was too short - only 15 minutes.

Reviewed by: Peter, 2019/03/25

After an half hour bus ride to the venue, dinner was served following by a show with single maiko. It's a decent performance lasting 15 minutes. The photo taking session with maiko by individual guests took the longest time for the night's activities.

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2019/03/18
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Maiko Dance with Dinner & Kyoto Night View Tour by KYOTO Sightseeing“OKOSHI”Bus

Good value to experience Japan Culture

Reviewed by: Shirley L, 2019/02/16

Maiko was very beautiful and graceful . Her performance was great. I enjoyed it very much. The tour was a little rush. After we finished dinner we only had 15 mins left to shop and walk around the garden. The staff in the restaurant was polite and nice. I only wish they could introduce in both Japanese and English (They only speak Japanese so we had no idea what was going on)

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2019/02/14
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Maiko Dance with Dinner & Kyoto Night View Tour by KYOTO Sightseeing“OKOSHI”Bus

Maillot dîner show

Reviewed by: Non, 2018/11/05

C était tres rapide. Et une photo pas plus, je n ai même pas pu prendre de photo avec mon fils.

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2018/10/27
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Summertime Riverside Dinner in Kyoto with Maiko at Momijiya (2024/7/1~9/30)

Lovely location, outstanding service, mesmerizing Maiko dancers

Reviewed by: jewon310, 2018/09/18

We missed the shuttle bus so taking a taxi was our only option. The Hotel Monterey Kyoto front desk was so kind and willing; she called the cab and informed the taxi driver where to drop us off which saved us a lot of time. The shuttle from the restaurant came out and met us about a mile away as the roads get narrow and difficult to find for drivers unfamiliar with that area. The cab fare came out to be about $35-40 from the Hotel (which was less than what I expected). I highly recommend catching the shuttle service on time (be there early as they will leave exactly on time!)-- not only it's more comfortable having someone drive you to the restaurant, but it will save you time and money.

The restaurant is located in a very secluded and quiet area, completely surrounded by nature. They will greet and walk you to your designated table. The guiding lights in the complete dark woods make the ambience more beautiful. All meals will come out in your eating pace... which is important because I eat pretty slow and sometimes course meals rush you to hurry up and eat. I wasn't sure how to eat fish properly (whether I was supposed to eat the whole entire fish or leave the head or tail), so the older lady came over and removed all the bones for me. Service was fantastic.

There were two Maikos that night-- both Maikos came around, very willing to take pictures and answer questions/ conversate with you. When they start their dancing, I couldn't help but to stare in awe. They look like walking dolls. They also had goodies before the show (i.e a fan, canvas bag, etc). It was a pleasant experience. I highly recommend this tour. I want to do this again if I travel back to Kyoto in near future.

  • beautiful location

  • good

  • you will hear the water streaming

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Attended as: Friends
Activity Date: 2018/09/03
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