Kyoto: Maiko Makeover and Photoshoot Experience

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Kyoto

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She wears a maiko’s white makeup, a maiko wig, and a long maiko kimono. Then, after taking pictures in the Japanese-style room, you will have 10 minutes of free time to take pictures with your smartphone.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes

Cancellation: 24 hours

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Highlights

Maiko-Henshin Studio Shiki - Indoor Photography Package
White Makeup (Optional: If you prefer not to use white makeup, it is not required.)
Kimono Dressing (Select your favorite from a collection of 100 kimonos. This package includes complimentary Japanese socks.)
False Eyelashes (Available upon request; please inform our makeup staff if desired.)…

What's Included

Maiko makeup, kimono and wig
Toner and cleansing oil
Japanese socks with split toe

What's Not Included

Your own cosmetics
Additional photo shoots and walks

Additional Information

Limited to women over 140cm tall
Pregnant women
Women aged 13 and over only

Location

Maiko-Henshin Studio Shiki

There is a sign saying "SHIKI"

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings

4.2

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N_n_granny

Oct 25, 2025

Granny solo outing - The transformation was incredible. After showing my family the photo book they were truly amazed and didn’t recognize me in the photos.. was here on a group trip and some of the members wish they would have done that before going back to the states

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Karen_k

Sep 7, 2025

Transforming changes and... - Transforming changes and a lot of fun with lots of choices and time for photo opportunities to last forever

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Stephanie

Jun 8, 2025

Kyoto Geisha Day - Really beautiful experience with my daughter and I. She grew up loving Mulan and we felt like we were living part of the Disney movie. The photos were beautiful too

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Lisa_z

Dec 25, 2024

Amazing Experience - Such a fun activity! The area is magnificent to walk around, the experience of transforming into geisha was so enjoyable, and the photos came out amazing! Highly recommend this activity!!

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Ellefolk

Oct 28, 2025

Avoid - Where to start… kimonos are old and some dirty, the garments that go underneath are either old, ragged or both. Don’t expect a lot of cleanliness around the make up tools, the package (125 euros!) only includes 3 photos in a tired looking studio with props that are worn out. Any outside pictures you need to pay extra. The quality of the pictures is not the best and you can only use the kimono for another 10 minutes to take pictures in another studio next door with the worse light ever. Save yourself money, go to a tea ceremony with a kimono dressing, enjoy the activity and then take pictures around Kyoto with your own camera for a fraction of the price

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From $140

up to 3 guests

1 - Adult