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A Random PSA on Places to Interact With Maiko and Geiko in Kyoto

This is probably my most asked question, and I admit that without knowing where to look it can be EXTREMELY hard to find reputable places to meet maiko and geiko. So, here’s my list of places where you can meet at interact with maiko and geiko! Prices will vary depending on what options you choose, so please be aware that some places will have different prices based on what you’ll be getting ^^

Highly Recommended

These are places where numerous friends of mine have gone and have always had an excellent time.

Shigemori’s Maiko Theatre (舞妓シアター): $30 - $120 Per Person

An absolutely excellent bang for your buck, it includes a meal, tea ceremony, and dance performance by the maiko and geiko of Shigemori (しげ森) in Miyagawa Cho! There’s also ample time to take pictures and ask questions too! You can book this directly through their website. 

Kimono Tea Ceremony Maikoya: $125 - $250 Per Person

A great place to visit as it offers both a chance to meet maiko and geiko in an intimate setting, but also has a mini museum where you can check out real items used by maiko and geiko! You can book through their website which is fully in English and carries a high recommendation from Trip Advisor.

Enchanted Time With Maiko: $190 Per Person

One of the newest yet most in-demand experiences due to their wonderful staff and great atmosphere, this is an excellent place to go for people who are interested in maiko and geiko yet don’t really have much knowledge about the karyukai. It takes place in the lovely Enraku restaurant, so enjoy traditional cuisine while being entertained by maiko! You can check out their plans and book directly on their website. 

Gion Hatanaka (祇をん畑中): $200 Per Person

The most highly recommended establishment from everyone that I’ve spoken to for their excellent service and hospitality! You can easily book them through many travel websites simply by Googling “Gion Hatanaka Geisha Dinner” or through this website here ^^

Tomikiku Ochaya (富菊お茶屋): $350 Per Person

In the heart of Gion Higashi, they are home to the wonderful Tomi girls (Tomitae, Tomitsuyu, and Tomichie) who you can dine with directly at their ochaya without a referral! They offer a traditional ozashiki experience, so if you really want to know what an ozashiki in an ochaya setting is like then look no further! You can browse their plans on their website, but unless you speak English then you will have to set up your reservation via your lodging house.

Recommended

I either don’t know anyone who’s gone here but have heard good things or have not heard anything bad about them. 

Gion Tsudaro (祇をん津田楼): $35+ Per Person

Available for both lunch and dinner, Tsudaro is an authentic ochaya located in the heart of Gion Kobu. All food is fresh and representative of traditional kaiseki fare (dishes that use fresh, in-season ingredients). Plus, there are courses that also have maiko and geiko present! You can go there for lunch or dinner without seeing maiko too, but why not go for the full experience? You can book directly via their website ^^

Kamanza (金座) - $45 - $85 Per Person

A new spot that’s growing in popularity due to their food and service, its plans are an excellent value! You can choose to either have a set meal plan or choose your own meal and eat as much as you like! You can also opt to hire on an extra maiko or geiko for your time too! You can check out their great English website here ^^

Exclusive Kyoto: $150 - $500 Per Person

This service has also been around for quite a while and has excellent connections. They have packages that range from simply hanging out at a bar with maiko and geiko, to dinner, to full blown ozashiki. They have all occasions to meet your budget, and with great reviews you can’t really go wrong! You can book directly through their English website.

Koan Hanare (弘庵はなれ): $180 - $300 Per Person

A brand new service that just started at the beginning of August, It has the whole package including dinner, a show, time to speak with a maiko via a licensed interpreter, ozashiki games, and time for pictures. You can also pay a bit more to have your own personalized ozashiki experience for you and your friends! Their English website is kept up by their interpreter and all questions are fielded by them in a quick and timely manner!

Mosaic Machiya’s Maiko Service - Price Varies

The Mosaic Machiya, whose friendly staff are wonderful to work with, can help set you up in a meeting with maiko and geiko to meet your budget. You can contact them directly on their website to book a unique experience that you’ll never forget! 

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Yabusame and Tsubakura by JynX

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Spell Book Found by a Lost Memory ~ Search for Power Loss (Len'en SfPL)

In Mugenri an epidem is happening. The sick suffer from attacks of pain and feel weak, without powers. It will depend on one of these seven heroes to solve the incident, find the culprit who caused it and know their reasons.

Main victims: Aoji Shitodo, Shion, Tenkai Zuifeng, Taira no Chouki, Ooama no Ake no Mitori and Suzumi Kuzu (?)

Characters by JynX

Story by me

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A little stuff that I did when I was boring… It is a little spoiler of Len'en SfPL (a project I have in mind), but it’s funny…

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... Blue Monday... Tsubakura by JynX