Maiko Event
Special Event to Enjoy the Apprentice Maiko Dancing and Take Commemorative Photographs
An apprentice geisha or Maiko is girl who is 15-20 years old and strives to become an accomplished geisha. In the event, you can get a close look at Kyomai (or Japanese dancing) by naive apprentice geisha girls wearing bewitching kimono and can try kimono on. (In some situations depending on the total number of participants, you won't be able to do the trial fitting). After the show, you can take photographs with the Maiko.
In addition, there are several must-see performances of Japanese culture and entertainment unique to Kyoto, such as flower arrangement, tea ceremony, traditional music and Kyogen plays. If you have a copy of this page, you'll receive a discount to see them. We recommended taking it along.
Apprentice Maiko Event in GionSchedule: Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and national holidays during December 2 2011 - March 4 2012 (excluding 12/29 - 1/3)
Performance time: 6:00p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Venue: Yasaka Kaikan Hall Gion Corner
Access: From JR Kyoto Station, take City Bus 206 or 100 to the Gion bus stop, and from there it is a 5-minute walk.
OR by train take the Keihan Line to Gion Shijo Station, and from there it is a 5-minute walk.It is also a 10-minute walk from Kawaramachi Station on the Hankyu Line.
Participation fee:
￥3,150 (adult) *a reduced fee of 2800 yen will be offered to visitors who print a copy of this page and bring it with them.
￥2,200(16～22years old）
￥1,900(7～15years old)
Website http://www.kyoto-gioncorner.com/global/en.html
