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Maiko Dance with Dinner & Kyoto Night View Tour by KYOTO Sightseeing“OKOSHI”Bus

Excellent show

Reviewed by: Sanja

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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Posted on: 2019/05/23
Activity Date: 2019/05/21

舞妓さんと一緒に体験プラン 舞鑑賞・記念撮影・お座敷遊び・食事付きなど選べる6プラン by 日本文化体験 庵an

perfect Kyoto experience perfect Kyoto experience

Reviewed by: non

Maiko don't speak English; however, the staff translate everything. Maiko is so close, and it's a perfect experience about Kyoto.

maiko don't speak English however the staff translate everything. maiko is so close and it's perfect experience about Kyoto.

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Packages: 【受付終了】舞妓さんと一緒にお点前体験プレミアムコース
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2019/05/07
Activity Date: 2019/05/05

舞妓さんと一緒に体験プラン 舞鑑賞・記念撮影・お座敷遊び・食事付きなど選べる6プラン by 日本文化体験 庵an

Foreign customers are also satisfied. 外国のお客様も満足

Reviewed by: MIG

This is a wonderful plan that allows you to enjoy a valuable cultural experience with a maiko, including traditional games, dinner, and photography all at once. It was also very well received by foreign guests.

舞妓さんとの貴重な日本文化体験を、お座敷遊び、夕食、撮影と全て一度に楽しめる素敵なプランです。
外国のお客様にも大変好評でした。

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Packages: お座敷ディナー体験
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2019/04/21
Activity Date: 2019/04/12

舞妓さんと一緒に体験プラン 舞鑑賞・記念撮影・お座敷遊び・食事付きなど選べる6プラン by 日本文化体験 庵an

Thank you for the delightful surprise. 嬉しいサプライズ ありがとうございました

Reviewed by: ひろじゅん

We participated as a group of five, including my 10-year-old daughter and my 79-year-old grandfather, and everyone said they wanted to come back. We took a lot of photos, had conversations, and played games. While watching the dance, I truly felt it was a luxurious time. Considering all the experiences we had, the price felt very reasonable. We are extremely satisfied!

79歳のおじいちゃんから、10歳の娘を含む5人で参加しましたが、全員また来たいと言っていました。写真もたくさん撮ってもらったし、お話しも出来たし、ゲームもやりました。踊りを見ている時はとても贅沢な時間だなと、しみじみ感じました。これだけ体験できてのお値段にしては安く感じました。大満足です‼︎

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Packages: 【受付終了】舞妓さんと一緒にお点前体験(お干菓子2個とお抹茶付き)
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2019/03/26
Activity Date: 2019/03/24

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

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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Posted on: 2019/03/25
Activity Date: 2019/03/18

Maiko Dance with Dinner & Kyoto Night View Tour by KYOTO Sightseeing“OKOSHI”Bus

Good value to experience Japan Culture

Reviewed by: Shirley L

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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Posted on: 2019/02/16
Activity Date: 2019/02/14

舞妓さんと一緒に体験プラン 舞鑑賞・記念撮影・お座敷遊び・食事付きなど選べる6プラン by 日本文化体験 庵an

Taking a commemorative photo with a maiko. 舞妓さんと記念撮影

Reviewed by: 湘南の大ちゃん

I had a wonderful time at the lunch with the geisha, where I was able to see the real performance of the geisha twice, and there was also a Q&A session.

お座敷舞妓さんランチで本物の舞妓さんの舞も2度も見れ更には質疑応答もありで楽しい時間を過ごせました。

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Packages: お座敷ランチ体験
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2019/01/29
Activity Date: 2019/01/27

舞妓さんと一緒に体験プラン 舞鑑賞・記念撮影・お座敷遊び・食事付きなど選べる6プラン by 日本文化体験 庵an

Maiko are cute. 舞妓さんが可愛いです

Reviewed by: CHACHA

The facility itself was located in a corner of a building and had no charm at all, but it was a great opportunity to see the maiko up close. I think the Q&A session was a rare chance. I learned about the struggles of the maiko. I was surprised at how composed they were, even though they are still in their teens. The photo session, dance viewing, and a little bit of geisha play were very memorable.

施設自体は、ビルの一角で全然風情のないところでしたが、舞妓さんを間近で見られるとてもいい機会でした。
特に質疑応答は、めったにないチャンスだと思います。
舞妓さんの苦労などがわかりました。
まだ10代なのに、とてもしっかりしていて、びっくりしました。
写真撮影、踊り鑑賞、ちょとした芸妓遊びはとても思い出になりました。

  • 舞妓さんの舞

  • 丁寧なお辞儀

  • 後ろ姿も素敵

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Posted on: 2018/12/28

舞妓さんと一緒に体験プラン 舞鑑賞・記念撮影・お座敷遊び・食事付きなど選べる6プラン by 日本文化体験 庵an

This is a tour where you can easily meet adorable maiko (geisha apprentices). 可愛い舞妓さんにお手軽に会えるツアーです。

Reviewed by: ふとっさん

This is a tour where you can meet adorable maiko at the lowest price. After having tea, you can take a coveted two-shot photo. If you have time, I think it would be great to participate.

可愛い舞妓さんに最安値で会えるツアーです。
お茶を飲んだ後はあこがれの2ショツト
時間があえば参加するといいと思います。

  • 舞妓さん

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Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2018/12/05
Activity Date: 2018/10/25

舞妓さんと一緒に体験プラン 舞鑑賞・記念撮影・お座敷遊び・食事付きなど選べる6プラン by 日本文化体験 庵an

For mothers and daughters. 母と娘のために

Reviewed by: ありがとう

It was truly wonderful. The price was reasonable, but the quality was by no means lacking. The maiko, Fuku, was very kind and beautiful. It was a valuable experience. My family and I are discussing wanting to visit again with a different plan.

本当に素晴らしいものでした。お手頃価格ですが、決して内容が雑というわけではなく、舞妓さんのふく那さんがとても優しく美しく。。貴重な体験が出来ました。また違うプランでお邪魔したいと家族で話しています。

  • 本当にお綺麗でした。踊りも素敵でした。

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Packages: 【受付終了】舞妓さんの京舞鑑賞(千社札付き)
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2018/11/28
Activity Date: 2018/11/25

舞妓さんと一緒に体験プラン 舞鑑賞・記念撮影・お座敷遊び・食事付きなど選べる6プラン by 日本文化体験 庵an

Translation is not available because the original text is unclear. おぼこいぃ~♪

Reviewed by: エチゴヤ

I had the pleasure of spending a delightful time with the real maiko, Fuku Yuri, from the tea house and accommodation Horihachie in Miyagawa-cho, while enjoying a catered lunch bento. She performed two elegant dances for us, "Kyoto no Shiki" and "Gion Kouta," and even answered our questions about being a maiko. Not everyone got to experience it, but we could enjoy a taste of the luxurious tea house entertainment (Konpira Funafuna) and feel like a wealthy patron. Plus, photography was allowed, and we even got to take a two-shot with her!

If you're visiting Kyoto, this is a must-do! It's a low-barrier event, perfect for first-timers, so I highly recommend it to everyone!

Lastly, unlike the occasional fake maiko you might see, the real maiko are rigorously trained in etiquette, so their presence and demeanor are truly different from what you'd expect from someone in their teens!

舞妓さんは宮川町 堀八重(お茶屋兼置屋)の”ふく友梨”さんが来てくれて、昼食の仕出し弁当を食べながら”ホンモノ”の舞妓さんと楽しいひと時をすごさせて貰いました。
華麗な装いで、たおやかな舞を二曲も(今回は「京の四季」と「祇園小唄」)披露してもらえて、舞妓さんに関する質問にも答えてもらえたり・・・全員ではないですがお茶屋遊び(こんぴら舟々)でお大尽気分を味わえたり?・・・それに撮影フリーですし、おまけに2ショットまで撮ってもらえちゃいます~!
京都に来たらコレでしょッ!!・・・ってくらい初めてって方にも敷居の低いイベントなので皆さんも是非ぃ~~♪

最後に:たまに見かけるなんちゃって舞妓と違ってホンモノの舞妓さんは行儀作法からして厳しく指導されてるので、とても10代とは思えぬほどに佇まいからして雰囲気が違いますよ!

  • 舞妓初年生なので紅は下紅のみ+花簪(かんざし)にびらびらが垂れてます

  • 扇子を使う「京の四季」

  • 定番とも言える「祇園小唄」

  • 舞妓さんの特徴でもある”だらりの帯”

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Packages: お座敷ランチ体験
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2018/11/22
Activity Date: 2018/11/17

[SOLD OUT]Reserved Tickets for 65th Gion Odori Maiko and Geisha Dance in Kyoto

Great Look at the Japanese Culture

Reviewed by: alol

Great event, excellent experience (wish some of organizers spoke at least some English - but we came to enjoy their culture so have to expect... and have some patience - but after we settled everything was outstanding).

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Posted on: 2018/11/14
Activity Date: 2018/11/10

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Advanced reservation was totally worth it.

Reviewed by: Abs

Tickets were waiting for us so we could skip the line. The event it self was totally worth it. We got decent seats, not the best...we booked 2 weeks in advance so I'd recommend booking earlier if you want the good seats.

Tea ceremony was worth it, it's a bit rushed and can't see much if you're not in the first 2 rows, so try to wait by the entrance to be the first ones in. You get a small amount of good matcha, a little sweet thing and you get to keep the saucer the it's served on.

We didn't pay any extra free for booking via Veltra so props to Veltra for this!

10/10 would book through Veltra again.

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Packages: Tea Ceremony Plan
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Posted on: 2018/11/12
Activity Date: 2018/11/10

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Gion Odori Maiko and Geisha Dance in Kyoto

Reviewed by: Katey King

Beautiful! Very hepful English speaking staff. The music was also lovely.

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Posted on: 2018/11/12
Activity Date: 2018/11/10

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Bad feeling

Reviewed by: Olivier Shaw

I reserved my place weeks ago before the dance and when i came the womens from the office where not nice at all.
I went into the theather and i had to seat on A PLASTIC CHAIR. Really ?
I paid 4000 yens and everybody has a confortable seat and me not.
This is not possible. Yes it s touristic but please...

After that the dance was nice , i mean special. I recommaned because we can t see this everdays. The old womens who sang and played instruments for the geisha and meiko were really goods.

Thank , olivier Shaw.

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Posted on: 2018/11/12
Activity Date: 2018/11/09

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Gion Odori

Reviewed by: Shadow

This was an amazing experience even without understanding Japanese. The Geiko and Meiko performed dance/acting performance to a set theme and live music is also played. Some of the stage backdrops were very beautiful as well. At the end they threw signed a fabric with all the names of the performers out and we were lucky enough to catch one. I highly recommend going to a performance like this at least once!

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Posted on: 2018/11/11
Activity Date: 2018/11/09

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Gion Odori

Reviewed by: Richard

Amazing. When I arrived I was directed to the counter where the reserved tickets were, I then went to watch the tea ceremony, which was amazing. Then we were led to the theatre, I was given a seat in the front row - the odori was amazing - great dancing, beautiful costumes, music and singing was amazing. If you are in Kyoto in early November please go to this.

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Posted on: 2018/11/09
Activity Date: 2018/11/06

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Magnifique !

Reviewed by: Corinne

Tout était parfait, l'accueil, le spectacle incroyable ! C'est l'un des meilleurs moments que nous ayons passés à Kyoto. Merci.
Je recommande à 200 % !

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Posted on: 2018/11/08
Activity Date: 2018/11/06

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WOW

Reviewed by: Sharon Walker

What a fabulous show, highly recommend seeing these amazing talented women. A cultural show not to be missed. Colourful, mesmerising and wonderful experience. You wanted to get up on stage and learn the dances.

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Posted on: 2018/11/08
Activity Date: 2018/11/06

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Amazing spectacle

Reviewed by: Couple from Europe

We were invited into tea ceremony with some mochi dessert and a little
Spectacle was amazing despite no any Japanese language skills. Show is so unique that is worth it's price and time spent.

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Posted on: 2018/11/07
Activity Date: 2018/11/04

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Great experience!

Reviewed by: Iris

Ordering was easy, as was exchanging the voucher for the tickets. We had great seats on the 7th row and all in all this was a great experience.

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Posted on: 2018/11/07
Activity Date: 2018/11/05

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Legit Voucher and good seats

Reviewed by: Anna R

This is legit, I printed voucher from home and presented it in Gion Kaikan 30 mins before tea ceremony and show. Tickets and seats were prepared and got good seats.
Show was okay, would've been better if they talked about the geisha culture prior to show start. Tea ceremony is okay, it's a classroom type arrangement and the geisha/maiko doesn't necessarily serve you.

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Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2018/11/07
Activity Date: 2018/11/04

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Lovely Traditional Dance was a Great Experience

Reviewed by: BelaES

My friend and I attended a performance of Gion Odori at the 1:30pm time on a Sunday. Getting to the theater is easy and there is nearby parking for anyone driving.

Upon arrival the ticket office immediately recognized us as having reservations (maybe it was me fumbling with the confirmation email) and produced our tickets and sent us into the theater almost instantly. The lovely usher sat us and we had the good fortune to get really good seats and they were together. The theater was quite packed so definitely get there on time.

The dance itself was very interesting. The free little flyer we got before entering the theater does give a little explanation on each dance in English, but it was a little sparse so try to do a little research before coming if you really want to understand the stories.

Otherwise, it was a full hour from entering to leaving of gorgeous dancing, costumes, and sets, with the traditional music accompaniment really clinching the feel of authenticity. If you're in town, definitely try to catch this performance!

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Posted on: 2018/11/06
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Amazing evening

Reviewed by: Adrian

Absolutely loved the evening. Great venue & amazing food. The Maiko & Geiko were delightful - loved watching them perform and was overjoyed at opportunity to talk to them and be able to ask questions. Had seen the Gion Adori (annual dance of Geisha) the day before and loved it but being even closer to them & experiencing the geisha hospitality was amazing.

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Posted on: 2018/11/06
Activity Date: 2018/11/04

Maiko Dance with Dinner & Kyoto Night View Tour by KYOTO Sightseeing“OKOSHI”Bus

Maillot dîner show

Reviewed by: Non

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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Posted on: 2018/11/05
Activity Date: 2018/10/27

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Gion Kaikan

Reviewed by: Baron Von Count

Very good seat in the 3rd row through Veltra for the Gion Odori.
A fascinating look at a performance by geikas and maikos.

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Posted on: 2018/11/04
Activity Date: 2018/11/02

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Gion odori

Reviewed by: Rose

Not with the green tea ceremony but the show was amazing!

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Posted on: 2018/11/04
Activity Date: 2018/11/02

舞妓さんと一緒に体験プラン 舞鑑賞・記念撮影・お座敷遊び・食事付きなど選べる6プラン by 日本文化体験 庵an

Maiko haaan♪ 舞妓はぁ~~ん♪

Reviewed by: エチゴヤ

The maiko was "Toshinami" from "Komaya" in Miyagawacho! She made her debut last November and is a first-year maiko... so innocent and adorable~♪ ^ ^ She came to our table to teach us about the tea ceremony when I was a bit lost, and she gracefully performed two songs: the classic "Gion Kouta" and "Momiji no Hashi" using a fan (though I was a bit unsure about that one). She also answered all our questions thoroughly, and during photo sessions, she was happy to respond to pose requests, making it a great value for the experience. So, for those of you who might think it's a bit intimidating (especially women), I highly recommend it!

舞妓さんは宮川町”駒屋”の『とし菜実』さんでした~!
昨年11月にお見世出し(舞妓デビュー)した舞妓初年生で・・・おぼこい、おぼこいぃ~♪ ^ ^
お茶のお点前もまごついてるとちゃんと席まで来て教えて貰えましたし、舞も定番の「祇園小唄」と扇子を使った「もみじの橋」←(やや自信なし)の2曲をしっとりと魅させて貰いました~。
Q&Aにもしっかりと答えて貰えますし、写真撮影時にはポーズのリクエストにも応えて貰えたりと非常にコストパフォーマンスが良いので・・・ちょっと敷居が高いんじゃ?な~んて思ってるそこの貴方(女)にもお薦めです~。

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Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2018/10/30
Activity Date: 2018/10/27

舞妓さんと一緒に体験プラン 舞鑑賞・記念撮影・お座敷遊び・食事付きなど選べる6プラン by 日本文化体験 庵an

It's an experience that's hard to come by. なかなか経験できないこと。

Reviewed by: PARK

I had a great time!
I was able to have an experience that is hard to come by.
I also learned a lot about maiko!
If I have the chance to go to Kyoto again, I would like to participate!

とても楽しかったです❗
なかなか経験出来ない体験をさせてもらいました。
舞妓さんについてもくわしく知ることが出来ました‼️
また京都にいく機会があれば参加したいとおもいます❗

  • かわいらしい舞妓さんでした!

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Packages: お座敷ランチ体験
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2018/10/22
Activity Date: 2018/10/20

舞妓さんと一緒に体験プラン 舞鑑賞・記念撮影・お座敷遊び・食事付きなど選べる6プラン by 日本文化体験 庵an

Foreigners are delighted. 外国人大喜び

Reviewed by: リック

I reserved a 30-minute Kyoto dance course. It was finally possible to make a reservation during the tourist season, and everyone from abroad was very happy to experience Japanese culture up close. The interpreter also communicated well, so even though it was a short time, we were able to have a very meaningful cultural exchange. Thank you very much.

京舞踊30分コースを予約しました。観光シーズンで漸く予約できましたが、外国からの皆さんは、日本の文化をまじかに感じることができ、大変喜んでおりました。通訳の方もしっかりコミュニケーション頂きましたので、短い時間でしたが非常に有意義な文化交流ができました。ありがとうございました。

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Posted on: 2018/10/22
Activity Date: 2018/10/20