舞妓さんまたは芸妓さん 祇園でお座敷体験 お座敷遊び＋舞鑑賞＋お抹茶 昭和初期から三代続く祇園のお茶屋催行 ＜貸切／撮影自由／英語対応可／祇園東＞

Enjoying a performance by a geisha, playing traditional games, and having tea. 芸妓さんの舞観賞と、お座敷遊びとお茶を頂く。

Reviewed by: 佐藤典子

Recently, I had a tea ceremony experience with my three-generation family. The performance by the geisha was very elegant and evoked the feeling of a summer evening. We had a great time with the Kanamara-fune fun activities, and it became a memorable day deeply etched in the pages of our long lives. Thank you very much.

先日、３世代家族でお茶屋体験をさせていただきました。芸妓さんの舞はとても優雅で、夏の夕暮れをかんじさせるもので、金比羅ふねふねのお座敷遊びでは大いに盛り上がり、貴重な経験ができて長い人生の一ページに深く刻まれた思い出深い１日になりました。ありがとうございました。

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A dream come true!

Reviewed by: Maricarmen

I had always wanted to see a real Maiko and, although a bit expensive (considering that I was traveling alone) I decided to do it. It was worth every single yen I paid for it!!
First, the owner of the Tea House is a very kind person. She explained everything to me in fluent English, I learned about tea and she introduced me to Tomitsuyu, the beautiful girl who performed the ceremony.
The sight of Tomitsuyu, the maiko that I met, was breathtaking. She performed the tea ceremony with the utmost care and then she danced a piece. Again, the owner of the Tea House explained to me some details about that dance.
Then it was time for questions. This provided a great insight of this awesome world. Tomitsuyu was very nice and she smiled all the time.
being a photo-addict I took a lot of pictures and she was kind enough to let me take as many as I wanted. The owner of the tea house even took my picture with her both in and outside the tea house.
I am seriously considering doing this again. It was an incredible experience and a moment of pure beauty and wonder. Two of the most fascinating Japanese traditions (tea ceremony and Maiko dances) combined.

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舞妓さんまたは芸妓さん 祇園でお座敷体験 お座敷遊び＋舞鑑賞＋お抹茶 昭和初期から三代続く祇園のお茶屋催行 ＜貸切／撮影自由／英語対応可／祇園東＞

I participated from overseas. 海外からの参加でした

Reviewed by: しーちゃんママ

I arrived a bit early on the day, so I waited at a nearby café while having coffee. However, it seems that Japan is still behind on smoking regulations, as the café was filled with cigarette smoke, which was terrible. I thought it would be better for my child not to enter, so we waited outside in the muggy weather. This was the only disappointing aspect.

Geiko-san's Japanese dance was truly beautiful, inspired by the evening coolness!!! She also kindly answered many questions and we had enjoyable conversations, making it a valuable experience. The matcha was delicious as well.

It was challenging to explain Japanese dance and Geiko-san to my non-Japanese father-in-law, but he said it was a valuable experience, so that was good.

Thank you very much.

当日は少し早く着いたので向かいにある喫茶店でコーヒーを出してもらって待機させてもらいました。けれどまだ日本は禁煙が遅れているようで喫茶店はタバコの煙が充満し最悪でした。こどもは入らない方がいいと思い蒸し暑い外で待機しました。
この点だけ残念でした。

芸こさんの日本舞踊は夕涼みをイメージした踊りで本当に綺麗でした！！！
そしてたくさんの質問にも丁寧に答えて下さり楽しい話しもさせて頂き貴重な体験でした。
お抹茶も美味しかったです。

ただ日本人ではない義理父に日本舞踊や芸こさんの事を説明するのが難しく大変でしたが貴重な体験になったと言っていましたので良かったです。

ありがとうございました。

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レンタサイクルサービス（損害保険付）市内緊急サポートサービス完備 雨天時キャンセル料無料＜銀輪／MTB／京都駅＞

It's convenient. 便利です

Reviewed by: わんこ

I saw an experience of someone who traveled from Kamigamo Shrine to Shimogamo Shrine and then to Kiyomizu Temple, and since Kyoto has many one-way streets, I thought renting a bicycle might be more convenient than a car, so I rented one.

I left Kyoto Station at 11 AM and arrived at Kamigamo Shrine a little after 12 PM. It took some time due to a slight hill, but it was quick to get from Kamigamo Shrine to Shimogamo Shrine. After that, I passed through a street with tea shops and took breaks, arriving at Fushimi Inari Taisha around 3 PM.

I took various back roads and encountered a sudden rain shower, but I was drawn in by a lovely fragrance and found a wonderful specialty shop for scents, which was enjoyable. I was able to return the bike by 6 PM. In Kyoto, there are bicycle markings on the sidewalks, and there are areas where bicycles are prohibited in Shijo, but you can also receive simple maps for guidance.

I would like to rent a bicycle again next time.

ある方が上賀茂神社～下鴨神社～清水寺方面に回られてる体験談を見て、かつ京都は一方通行が多いので、車よりも自転車の方が便利かも、と思ってレンタルしました。
11時に京都駅を出発して、12時過ぎに上賀茂神社へ。若干坂があるので時間掛かりましたが、上賀茂神社～下鴨神社はすぐでした。それからお茶やさんの通りを通ったり休憩しながら15時過ぎに伏見稲荷大社に到着。
あちこち裏道を通ったりして、夕立に合いましたがかおりに引き寄せられ素敵な香専門店を見つけたり楽しめました。18時にはお店に返却出来ました。京都は自転車マークが舗道に書いてあるし、四条で自転車乗り入れ禁止区域がありますが、そう言った簡易地図もいただけます。
次回もまたレンタルしたいです。

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Tea time with a Meiko

Reviewed by: Alayna

This was an amazing and intimate experience. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a cultural experience. Tommikiku was very welcoming and talented. Her dance was so precise and beautiful. My group and I were all mesmerized

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Fantastic!

Reviewed by: Lyndel

One of our favourite experiences while visiting Japan - loved it!

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舞妓さんまたは芸妓さん 祇園でお座敷体験 お座敷遊び＋舞鑑賞＋お抹茶 昭和初期から三代続く祇園のお茶屋催行 ＜貸切／撮影自由／英語対応可／祇園東＞

Geisha 芸姑さん

Reviewed by: はるち

I came from America. I always wanted to experience this at least once, and my elementary school son was very happy as well. I think it was a very valuable experience. When they danced right in front of me, I was so captivated by the beauty that I felt my heart racing. The "Konpira Funefune" game we played afterward is something we still enjoy as a family. At first, I was nervous and didn't know what to ask during the private talk, but gradually the conversation became lively and it was fun. Ai Tomita spoke to us normally, and I was glad to hear various things. I definitely want to go again.

アメリカからきました。一度は経験したいと思い、小学生の息子もとても喜んでいました。
大変貴重な体験が出来たと思います。目の前で踊ってもらった時は、あまりの美しさにどきどきしてしまいました。その後の、げいこあそびの「こんぴらふねふね」は今でも家族で楽しませてもらっています。プライベートのトークは最初は何を聞いたらいいかわからず、緊張しましたが、だんだん会話も盛り上がってきて楽しかったです。富多愛さんも普通に話してくれて、いろんなことが聞けてよかったです。ぜひまた行きたいです。

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Mailing experience

Reviewed by: Jack

Love it. This was a great experience ce that I , my wife and two friends will hold dear.
My wife was on cloud 9 for the rest of the afternoon as this was a big tick off her bucket list

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舞妓さんまたは芸妓さん 祇園でお座敷体験 お座敷遊び＋舞鑑賞＋お抹茶 昭和初期から三代続く祇園のお茶屋催行 ＜貸切／撮影自由／英語対応可／祇園東＞

A moment with a geisha. 芸妓さんとのひととき

Reviewed by: tetu

I attended this at a company social gathering, and it was a unique experience that received great reviews. The staff were very kind, and we had a truly enjoyable time! The prices were reasonable, and it exceeded my expectations. Thank you!

会社の親睦会で行ったのですが、普段出来ない体験だったので、とても大好評でした。
お店の方がとても親切で本当に楽しいひとときを過ごせました！
お値段も手頃で、期待以上でした。ありがとうございます。

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舞妓さんまたは芸妓さん 祇園でお座敷体験 お座敷遊び＋舞鑑賞＋お抹茶 昭和初期から三代続く祇園のお茶屋催行 ＜貸切／撮影自由／英語対応可／祇園東＞

It was a wonderful experience. 素晴らしい体験でした。

Reviewed by: プレスト

It was a family experience, and we were very satisfied. I was moved as a working adult by the geisha who performed without a single unpleasant expression until the end. The plan was also reasonably priced, so I would like to visit again if I have the opportunity.

家族での体験でしたが大満足でした。嫌な顔ひとつ無く最後まで演じ切る芸妓さんに1社会人として感動させられました。
金額的にも無理の無いプランだったので、機会があればまた訪れてみたいと思いました。

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Amazinh

Reviewed by: My name

Amazinggggggggggggggggggggggggggghgggggggggggggggggg is that more than the needed 50 characters now??!!

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Highly Recommend!

Reviewed by: Courtney

Really special experience, we have always wanted to have insight into the life of a Geisha and this is the perfect experience to do so. We were able to ask our Geisha questions after the tea ceremony and take photos with her. The host was also amazing, really insightful and accommodating. We were luck enough to be the only two within the group. 100% worth it, in fact probably the best part of our Japan trip!

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舞妓さんまたは芸妓さん 祇園でお座敷体験 お座敷遊び＋舞鑑賞＋お抹茶 昭和初期から三代続く祇園のお茶屋催行 ＜貸切／撮影自由／英語対応可／祇園東＞

A wonderful moment. 素敵なひととき

Reviewed by: みわまま

I visited with my mother. It was wonderful to be able to talk with a geisha, someone we can't meet in our daily lives. The conversation turned into a relaxed girls' talk, and it was enjoyable. A new connection was formed, making it a precious moment. Not only did I experience traditional culture, but talking also broadened my own values and served as a learning experience as a person. I would love to visit again, so thank you in advance.

母を連れてお伺いしました。
日常ではお会いすることができない芸妓さんとお話ができて、とてもよかったと思います。
女性同士の気楽さか女子トークになりまして、楽しかったです。
新しいご縁が生まれて貴重なひとときになりました。
伝統文化に触れるだけではなく、お話しすることで自分自身の価値観も広がり人間として勉強にもなります。
またぜひお伺いいたしますのでよろしくお願いいたします。

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Awesome

Reviewed by: Monica and Thomas

The overall experience was great. Highlight of our journey. The location was gorgeous, food wonderful and the maiko really nice and friendly. We felt transported into the past. Will definetly do it again!

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Highly recommended - highlight of our trip to Japan

Reviewed by: Japan2017

We thoroughly enjoyed this experience and feel so honoured to have been able to meet and talk to Tomitsuyu who is a wonderful and dignified maiko-san.

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The BEST experience in Kyoto

Reviewed by: Paul and Marie

We booked the private Maiko dinner to end our day long tour of beautiful Kyoto. What a wonderful experience. We were escorted to a private tea house where we were warmly met and welcomed. We were placed in a beautiful room with tatami seating and lovely Japanese screens. This was booked as a completely private experience which made this all the more special. We were soon met by a lovely Maiko who entertained us with three lovely dances. Just gorgeous. Following her performance, she joined us in conversation while we enjoyed a most delicious authentic kaiseki dinner and sake! The two hours went by all too fast! Via our private guide who served as our interpreter, we all enjoyed the company of this poised young lady. She embodied Japanese culture at its best! This was truly a one-of-a-kind experience; definitely the highlight of our trip to Japan. This opportunity should not be missed!

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Best experience in Japan

Reviewed by: Penny

If you choose to do any activity then this is the one. Had an absolutely amazing experience and could not rate it highly enough. A*****. Book today, you will love it.

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GREAT TIME!

Reviewed by: Erik Payne

Our time at Tomikiku Ochaya was an incredible experience. The feeling for us was like magic. The geiko of the house, Tomitae is a very gifted person. The samples of her artistic abilities gave us a beautiful sense of the closed culture that is so highly refined in these hanamachis. We would also like to comment on the owner of this ochaya as being very polite and welcoming to its guests. She was also informative about the interesting history of her ochaya. It was also a bonus to us to meet the maiko of the ochaya, Tomitsuyu. We highly recommend this activity to anyone who is considering it.

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舞妓さんまたは芸妓さん 祇園でお座敷体験 お座敷遊び＋舞鑑賞＋お抹茶 昭和初期から三代続く祇園のお茶屋催行 ＜貸切／撮影自由／英語対応可／祇園東＞

A moment with the maiko and geiko. 舞妓さん､芸姑さんとのひととき

Reviewed by: 一元さん

I used this for a neighborhood trip. I was very satisfied because during the afternoon tea experience, I received matcha from a maiko and a geiko, and even though it was a short time, I was able to enjoy watching the performance and participating in geisha activities.

町内の旅行で利用させていただきました。
午後のお茶屋体験で舞妓さん、芸姑さんから抹茶をいただき、短い時間でも舞観賞と芸者遊びができましたので大変満足しました。

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舞妓さんまたは芸妓さん 祇園でお座敷体験 お座敷遊び＋舞鑑賞＋お抹茶 昭和初期から三代続く祇園のお茶屋催行 ＜貸切／撮影自由／英語対応可／祇園東＞

※Long report (over 1,500 words) 【Participation Date and Time】 March 1, 2017, at 5 PM Geisha Tomitae (参加者: 1 person) ※長文レポート（1,500字超）　【参加日時】2017年3月1日午後5時　芸妓さん富多愛（とみたえ）さん（1人で参加）

Reviewed by: 山の形

On March 1, 2017, at 5 PM, I participated alone.

It seems that arriving exactly on time is best for visiting Tomikiku.

It's a very easy-to-find location, just shortly after the Gion Kaikan, which is located in front of Yasaka Shrine (normally, Yoshimoto Gion Kagetsu operates there).

For adjusting your time before the appointment, you can also visit "Colorado Coffee" directly across from Tomikiku, but I highly recommend "Gion Café Rinken," which is a little further down on the west side of Tomikiku. This café is adorned with name-engraved fans used by geiko and maiko during summer greetings, and it is a beloved café that truly loves and is loved by Gion.

The master of "Rinken" introduced me to the magazine "Kyoto Book: Playing with Maps" (published by Keihanshin Elmagazine on March 3, 2017). It features a cover image of Tomikiku's maiko, Tomitsu Yu, and an extensive eight-page color spread titled "A Day in the Life of a Gion Maiko," filled with images of Tomitsu Yu. This feature also includes information about "Gion Café Rinken," Tomikiku, and images of Tomikiku's geiko, Tomitae, who is full of grace, as well as an introduction to the main plan from VELTRA and the URL for the reservation site.

At Tomikiku, I was warmly welcomed by "Okaasan" at the entrance, which instantly eased my tension, and I was guided to the second floor, filled with charm and elegance.

On that day, I was in the presence of geiko Tomitae. "Okaasan" provided a wonderful explanation of the history of Kyoto's geiko and maiko, the differences between geiko and maiko, monthly hair ornaments, and a photo album from Tomitae's time as a maiko, including pictures from the "eri-kae" (the ceremony of transitioning from maiko to geiko) in May 2016. With "Okaasan's" detailed explanations, I felt like I gained a basic understanding of geiko and maiko, even as a beginner.

After enjoying some sweets, Tomitae began to prepare the matcha (green tea) (see images). I was overwhelmed by her dignified and graceful presence, and I could hardly breathe. Of course, her beauty was beyond words, and her majestic appearance must be the result of rigorous training in the arts. I was moved by the high character of the Gion geiko, and noticing that my camera was left on the table, "Okaasan" kindly took several photos for me with my camera.

After enjoying the matcha, Tomitae stepped back for a moment and then performed a dance. It was an artistic masterpiece composed of countless delicate images, filled with emotion down to her fingertips. I truly felt that Japan's traditional arts and highest culture are preserved in motion in Kyoto.

After the dance, I had a brief conversation with Tomitae. Although I was still overwhelmed by her nobility, as we talked, Tomitae was as lovely and friendly as her name suggests, and the conversation flowed in a relaxed atmosphere.

We decided to play the parlor game "Konpira Funafuna." After explanations and a brief demonstration from "Okaasan" and Tomitae, I played "Konpira Funafuna" with Tomitae. It turned into quite a heated competition. I focused intently on the "hakama" (traditional attire) without being able to sing, and although I lost (it seemed Tomitae had a handicap of using her left hand), I recommend memorizing the song beforehand so you can sing it (if you search for "Konpira Funafuna," you can quickly find not only the lyrics and melody but also introduction videos for the parlor game). It seems that winning against Tomitae in "Konpira Funafuna" is quite a challenge, even for those who are not beginners. [This section was corrected and added to on April 2.]

I enjoyed another conversation with Tomitae, but time passed mercilessly, and our chat came to an end. "Okaasan" took a photo of the two of us in front of the folding screen in the room and another at the entrance of Tomikiku. These are treasures.

Despite the drizzling night, both "Okaasan" and Tomitae saw me off outside the entire time. Thank you very much, Tomitae and "Okaasa

　2017年3月1日午後5時から、1人での参加でした。

　富菊さんを訪れるのは、時刻ぴったりがよいようです。

　八坂神社門前の祇園会館さん（通常期は、よしもと祇園花月さんが営業）角からまもなくで、わかりやすい場所です。

　刻限までの時間調整には、富菊さん斜向かいの「コロラド・コーヒー」さんもありますが、富菊さんの西ならび少し先にある「祇園喫茶 Rinken」さんを是非お薦めします。芸妓さん舞妓さんの夏の挨拶のときの名入りのうちわが飾られ、祇園東をこよなく愛しかつ愛されている喫茶店です。

　「Rinken」さんのマスターからは、雑誌「地図で遊ぶ京都本」（京阪神エルマガジン社、2017年3月3日発行）を教えていただきました。富菊さんの舞妓さん富津愈（とみつゆ）さんの表紙画像と、「祇園の舞妓さんの一日」として富津愈さんの8頁にわたるカラー画像満載の特集掲載です。この特集には「祇園喫茶 Rinken」さん、富菊さんのこと、後述する気品にみちみちた、富菊さんの芸妓さん富多愛（とみたえ）さんの画像も、さらにVELTRAさんの本プランの紹介と予約サイトURLも掲載されています。

　富菊さんでは玄関口で、「おかあさん」の気さくな応対を受け一気に緊張がほどけ、趣と風雅にみちた二階へと案内されました。

　当日は芸妓さんの富多愛さんのお座敷でした。「おかあさん」から京の芸舞妓さんの歴史や五花街について、芸妓さんと舞妓さんとの相違、月ごとの花簪、富多愛さんの舞妓さん時代の写真アルバムから2016年5月の＜襟替え＞（舞妓さんから芸妓さんへ）の模様の写真アルバム等、まさしく貴重なお写真の数々を、「おかあさん」のいちからわかる名解説つきで、こちらの疑問にも快く教えてくださいました。芸舞妓さんのことをまったく初歩ながら、一通りはわかったような気になりました。

　お菓子をいただき、いよいよ富多愛さんがあらわれお薄を点て始めます（画像参照）。気品と風格に満ちたその佇まいに圧倒され、息をのむばかりでした。もちろんお美しいことはたとえようもなく、堂々としたお姿それは厳しい芸事の修業の力でしょうか。祇園の芸妓さんの人間としての品格の高さに感動してしまい、カメラが机上に置いたままだったのを見かねた「おかあさん」が気づかってくれ、私のカメラで何枚も撮ってくださいました。

　お薄をいただき、いちど富多愛さんはさがった後、一曲舞を舞われました。それは指の先まで細やかな想いをこめられた幾枚もの無限に連続した絵であり、芸術品。日本の伝統芸術・最高の文化が、京には動態保存されているのだと実感しました。

　舞をおえた富多愛さんとしばし歓談となり、富多愛さんの高潔さにまだ圧倒されていた私ですが、話をすると富多愛さんはお名前どおり愛らしく気さくで、打ち解けた雰囲気で会話が弾んでいきました。

　お座敷遊び「金比羅船々」をすることとなり、「おかあさん」と富多愛さんの説明と簡単な実演のあと、実際に富多愛さんと「金比羅船々」に。けっこう熱戦になりました。歌えないまま黙々と「はかま」に集中し、かつ負けた私ですが（富多愛さんはハンディで左手だったような）、前もって「金比羅船々」をそらで歌えるよう覚えていくことをお薦めします（「金毘羅船々」で検索すれば、歌詞・メロディのみならず、お座敷遊びの紹介動画もすぐ出てくるようです）。富多愛さんに「金比羅船々」で勝つのは、初心でなくとも至難のようです。　【この項4月2日に、訂正と追記あり】

　富多愛さんとはふたたび歓談に興じましたが、ときは無情に話は尽きぬままおひらきとなりました。お座敷の金屏風前でと、下におりて富菊さんの玄関先とで、2人での写真を「おかあさん」が撮ってくださりました。宝物です。

　小雨まじりの夜にもかかわらず、「おかあさん」も富多愛さんもずっと戸外で見送ってくださっていました。富多愛さん、「おかあさん」、当日はまことに有難うございます。VELTRAさん、感謝します。
　
　富多愛さん、また会いに行きますね。

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Authentic experience

Reviewed by: AMTL

We absolutely loved it.
It was a delight from start to finish and we are grateful that we were able to experience an authentic side of Japanese culture.
It was also one of the rare occasions when we had our very own activity, not being in a big group or visiting popular attractions with thousands of otourists.

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Amazing experience!

Reviewed by: Kristi

This experience was everything I thought and more! Four of us attended a tea ceremony that included delicious treats beforehand. Our Maiko was beautiful. I enjoyed every moment of her dance, how the tea was prepared, a fun game, conversation and a few photos afterwards. Our English translator was so friendly and made us feel comfortable. She took time to explain things, answer questions and take a group photo. This was one experience I was looking forward to the most coming to Gion, Kyoto. It was one of my favorite experiences from our trip and I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a glimpse into Gion's rich history and tradition. Okini!!

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舞妓さんまたは芸妓さん 祇園でお座敷体験 お座敷遊び＋舞鑑賞＋お抹茶 昭和初期から三代続く祇園のお茶屋催行 ＜貸切／撮影自由／英語対応可／祇園東＞

It was amazing! 最高でした！

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I was able to talk closely with a geisha and even took a photo together! The matcha was also very delicious! I definitely want to go again. It was the best time!

芸妓さんと間近でお話しすることが出来、写真も一緒に撮らせて頂きました！抹茶もとても美味しかったです！是非また行きたいです。最高の時間でした！

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舞妓さんまたは芸妓さん 祇園でお座敷体験 お座敷遊び＋舞鑑賞＋お抹茶 昭和初期から三代続く祇園のお茶屋催行 ＜貸切／撮影自由／英語対応可／祇園東＞

A fun private experience at the long-established tea shop "Tomikiku" in Kyoto~♪ 京都老舗のお茶屋さん「富菊」さんで楽しい貸切体験～♪

Reviewed by: えみえみ

I had given up on the idea of visiting a tea house that seemed to only accept regular customers, but this time, I had the opportunity to experience a private session at the long-established tea house "Tokikiku" in Kyoto. Since it was a group of 13 friends, the affordable price was also appealing!

First, we enjoyed a performance of traditional dance. The graceful hand movements, the way the kimono flowed, and the dance itself were truly mesmerizing. Then, we played a game to the rhythm of "Konpira Funefune," which was an exciting experience.

Additionally, we heard various stories about daily life, overseas business trips, training, and what inspired someone to become a maiko, which were surprising and impressive.

The matcha tea prepared right in front of us, along with the wagashi (Japanese sweets), was genuinely delicious.

Although the time may have been short, the experience was rich and fulfilling, leaving us completely satisfied!

It was a unique experience that we normally wouldn't have the chance to enjoy at a tea house, and it was incredibly fun. It truly became a wonderful memory. Thank you very much! 😊

一見さんお断り～と思ってあきらめていたお茶屋さんですが・・・
今回、京都老舗のお茶屋さん「富菊」さんで、貸切体験させていただきました。
13名のお友達グループでしたので、格安の料金も魅力でした！

まずは舞の観賞。しっとりとした風情の手つき・裾さばき・舞いもさすがでうっとり～。
そして、お座敷遊び「金比羅ふねふね」のリズムに合わせてゲームもさせて頂き感激でした。

又、日常の生活、海外出張、お稽古修行、舞妓さんになるきっかけ等々の色々なお話も聞かせて頂き、驚いたり感心したり・・

目の前で点てていただいたお抹茶と和菓子も、本当に美味しかったです。

時間にすれば短いかもしれませんが、内容が濃く 充実感いっぱいで大満足でした！！

非日常で、普通は体験できないお茶屋さん体験ができてメッチャ楽しかったです。
本当に、良い思い出となりました。
ありがとうございました(^^♪

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舞妓さんまたは芸妓さん 祇園でお座敷体験 お座敷遊び＋舞鑑賞＋お抹茶 昭和初期から三代続く祇園のお茶屋催行 ＜貸切／撮影自由／英語対応可／祇園東＞

It was good. 良かったです。

Reviewed by: jellyfish

I visited feeling a bit nervous. My host was very friendly, and I was able to relax a lot. They explained various things to me. I was worried about attending alone, but I'm really glad I mustered the courage to go. I would love to visit again.

緊張しながらお伺いしました。おかあさんが気さくな方で、とてもリラックス出来ました。色々と説明して頂きました。一人での参加になりそうだっなで、参加すること自体悩みましたが勇気を出してお伺いして本当に良かったです。またお伺いしたいです。

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Tea with Geiko

Reviewed by: Chris & Monika

We were the only two at the meeting and were warmly welcomed at Gion Tomikiku. The most gracious Geiko Tomitei served us tea and danced for us. She also played games with us and answered many of our questions about her life as a Geiko. Our interpreter too was extremely friendly and informative and explained to us many of the Maiko and Geiko traditions. Highly recommended!

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舞妓さんまたは芸妓さん 祇園でお座敷体験 お座敷遊び＋舞鑑賞＋お抹茶 昭和初期から三代続く祇園のお茶屋催行 ＜貸切／撮影自由／英語対応可／祇園東＞

It was a wonderful experience in a different world. 素敵な異空間体験でした

Reviewed by: 京ママ

I attended a gathering with 15 female classmates. I was deeply moved to see the beautiful geisha and adorable maiko perform up close. While enjoying matcha and sweets, I listened to various explanations and took photos together, and before I knew it, time flew by. At first, I felt quite nervous because it was such an extraordinary space, but they kindly answered all my questions, providing me with a valuable and enriching experience. As I left, they continued to see me off, which made me feel a bit sad to part ways, but I was filled with warmth from their hospitality. I wish them continued success in the future. Thank you very much.

同窓生15人の女子会でお邪魔致しました。美しい芸妓さんと可愛らしい舞妓さんの舞を間近に見れて、とても感激致しました。お薄とお菓子をいただきながら、色々と説明を聞いたり、写真を一緒に撮ったり、あっという間に時間が過ぎてしまいました。最初はあまりに異空間過ぎてこちらが緊張してしまいましたが、色々と質問にもお答えいただき貴重で豊かな体験をさせていただきました。帰りもずっとお見送り下さいまして名残惜しい気持ちでしたが、おもてなしを受けた温かい気持ちになりました。
これからも益々ご活躍されますことをお祈りしております。ありがとうございました。

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Amazing experience not to be missed

Reviewed by: Michael

Went as two couples and was a great experience that we all enjoyed. We all learnt so much and we felt so privileged to see Tomitsuyu perform a dance and tea ceremony. We were also very glad that she could speak fluent English so that we could speak to her and ask all kinds of questions. Perfect Japanese experience we will never forget!!

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舞妓さんまたは芸妓さん 祇園でお座敷体験 お座敷遊び＋舞鑑賞＋お抹茶 昭和初期から三代続く祇園のお茶屋催行 ＜貸切／撮影自由／英語対応可／祇園東＞

Please provide your honest feedback. 率直な感想を

Reviewed by: モンブラン

I don't particularly enjoy writing harsh comments, so I hesitated, but I thought it might be helpful for those who will experience this in the future, and I would be happy if improvements could be made, so I decided to write my honest impressions.

I visited with my husband and an elderly European couple. As others have mentioned, I was surprised by the attire of the proprietress upon arrival. Perhaps she thought it didn't matter since we weren't seated guests, but we are still customers, so I would appreciate a more polished appearance, even if not in a kimono. I changed into tidy clothes for the tea house and paid attention to my appearance (which makes my insistence on this for my companions feel a bit awkward).

When we entered at the scheduled time, there was no response when I first greeted, and the entrance had a somewhat dirty feel. The upstairs room also lacked a sense of cleanliness, leaving my companions speechless, saying, "Wait, is this it...? I thought tea houses were places for the bourgeoisie."

The proprietress was friendly and explained things in English, but after we had tea, she left, leaving only the newly appointed geisha, Tomoe Ai, who just sat silently. The atmosphere became very tense, and it was awkward to the point where we felt we had to be considerate. I have a personal connection to geishas, as my grandparents were friends with local geishas, and I had played with them and learned traditional dance as a child, so I had high expectations, thinking, "How wonderful it must be to meet a geisha from Kyoto." Geishas are supposed to be "professionals of hospitality" who entertain people. Yet, this awkwardness made me worry if they were reluctant about such activities.

After a while, Tomoe Ai quietly said, "You can take pictures," but it seemed like she might be struggling too. While it's understandable given her youth, she has been a geisha for five years since entering the flower district, so I hoped for a more pleasant atmosphere.

I felt reassured that English support was available, but the proprietress left partway through, and the remaining geisha only spoke Japanese, so I had to translate everything, making me feel, "Why am I doing this when I'm not a guide?" What would happen if it were only foreigners?

At the end, she performed on the shamisen. It seems that recently, the number of young women aspiring to be maiko or geisha has decreased, and perhaps the training isn't as strict anymore. I hope she becomes better at both conversation and shamisen playing in the future. I wrote some harsh things, but my expectations were high, and I genuinely wanted first-time foreign visitors to enjoy meeting a geisha, which is why I chose to express my thoughts.

Lastly, Tomoe Ai is still a young woman who has just reached adulthood. I hope she works hard and thrives in her long future ahead.

あまり辛口のコメントを書くのは好きではないので迷ったのですが…
今後体験される方の参考になれば、と思うのと、改善していただけたら嬉しいと思い、思い切って正直な感想を書かせていただきます。
主人と高齢の欧州人夫婦を同伴して伺いました。
他の方も書かれていますが、まずは到着時の女将さんの服装にびっくりしました。お座敷のお客さんではないからどうでもいいという認識なのかもしれませんが…それでも一応はお客なのですから、着物とまではいわなくても、もう少し清潔感のあるきちんとした身なりをしていただきたいです。こちらは一応お茶屋さんに行くというので小ざっぱりとした服装に着替えて、身だしなみに気を付けて行きました。（そうするように同行者に指示した私の立場がありません）
定刻に玄関を入った時も、やはり最初にお声がけしたときはお返事もなく、その玄関も薄汚れた感じ。
上のお部屋も清潔感に欠ける印象で、同伴者一同「え、ここなの…お茶屋さんってブルジョワジーの行くところだと認識してたけど」と絶句。
女将さんは気さくな方で英語で説明してくださいましたが、お茶をいただいた後は芸妓さんになりたての富多愛さんだけ残して出て行かれ、富多愛さんはただ無言で座っていらっしゃるだけ。「しーーーん」とした空気になってしまいました。気まずいことこの上なく、こちらが気を遣わなければいけない始末です。私は祖父母が地元の芸者さんと親交があった関係で、幼い頃に芸者さんに遊んでもらったり日本舞踊を習ったりしたことがあり、子供心に憧れの気持ちもあったので、「京都の芸妓さんなら、どんなにか素晴らしいんだろう」とものすごい期待をしておりました。芸妓さんとは、人を楽しませるのがお仕事の「おもてなしのプロ」のはず。それなのに、この気まずさ…こういうアクティビティみたいなのは気が進まないのかな？と心配になりました。しばらくたってボソッと「写真撮ってもええどす」と言われましたが…ご本人もつらいのかもしれません。若いので仕方のない部分もあるとはいえ、花街に入られて5年たって芸妓さんになられているのだから、もう少し良い雰囲気にしていただきたかったですね。
「英語対応可」ということで安心していたのですが女将さんは途中でいなくなるし、残された芸妓さんは日本語オンリーで、すべて私が通訳せねばならず「ガイドでもないのに何で私が…？」という気持ちになりました。外国人だけならどうするのでしょう？
最後にお三味線を披露してくださいました。最近は舞妓さん、芸妓さん志望の若い女性も減ってしまって、あまりお稽古は厳しくないのでしょうか？これからもっともっと、お話もお三味線も上手になっていただきたいですね。随分厳しいことを書いてしまいましたが、それだけ期待も大きく、芸妓さんに会うのも初めての外国人に心から楽しんでほしかったのであえて書かせていただきました。
最後に富多愛さん、普通ならまだまだ成人したばかりの若い女性です。これからの長い将来、頑張って活躍していただきたいです。

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Amazing amazing tea ceremony

Reviewed by: Lynn

First of all, most of the group was late but Gion Tomikiku was soooo accommodating! I also asked if I could add more children to the group and they were fine. The hostess met us out on the corner to make sure we would make it! Our hostess made sure the toddler had some cake to keep her busy. And then we had a geiko entertain us and make us tea. We got to ask questions. This is something I've wanted to do since I was a little girl so a dream came true and it was an amazing experience!

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