Kyoto: Maiko Makeover and Photoshoot Experience (Women only)
Overview
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2 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
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.
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Limited to women over 140cm tall
Pregnant women
Women aged 13 and over only
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Indoor shoot plan White make-up (If you dislike White make-up, you do not need to do it.) Dressing kimono (You can choose the favorite one from 100 kimonos. This plan comes with a free Japanese socks) False eyelash (If you need it, please tell our make-up staff.) Natural wig (Also can decide between normal wig and no wig.) Photography in Japanese room for 3 pictures 3 printed photos(203mm×133mm) DATA included all pictures Free time to take pictures by yourselves for 10 minutes ※It takes about 2.5～3 hours. ※Our photographers choose the best pictures for you. ※If you are a pregnant, have some skin diseases and drank alcohol, you cannot do any plans.
What‘s Included
Toner and cleansing oil
Maiko makeup, kimono and wig
Japanese socks with split toe
Your own cosmetics
Additional photo shoots and walks
Options
Kyoto: Maiko Makeover and Photoshoot Experience (Women only)
Reviews
10 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Perfect experience! Wll worth the money!
Y6608IMninab,Mar 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent experience! I went there with my three girls and we booked a full package with a wig, makeup and dress. The pictures turned out super good! A very friendly staff! The waiting time for the pictures were very long, but we asked the staff to deliver the photos to our hotel which was very convenient! I highly recommend this experience. No need to walk in the streets with the full costume, but I recommend taking extra pictures outdoors. The you get a really nice light, showing the makeup and the beautiful dresses. Estimate 2 hours and 45 minutes for this session. The cleaning of our faces took a long time! But it was worth it, for sure!
Amazing for itinerary
323imanis,Feb 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Everything was handled professionally and precisely, the workers know what theyre doing. Im a black American and had my hair handled well! :D
Wonderful make up pros and great photographer
dennisk325,Feb 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I took my daughter to this and they did a wonderful job. At one point they invited me to take a picture with her. So proud to be her dad. Very professional. Btw I was a professional photographer
It was just ok.
Lisa S,Jan 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00It’s a fun idea. There are many choices in the area to do this. I felt the makeup job was just ok. I was not pleased with the outcome in photos. I have seen others that were much better. It also took a long time waiting to get the photos.
Avoid
Ellefolk,Oct 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00Where 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
Granny solo outing
n n granny,Oct 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The 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
Transforming changes and...
Karen K,Sep 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Transforming changes and a lot of fun with lots of choices and time for photo opportunities to last forever
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Stephanie R,Jun 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Really 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
Amazing Experience
Lisa Z,Dec 25, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Such 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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