Kyoto: Maiko Makeover and Photoshoot Experience

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
Highlights
  • Maiko-Henshin Studio Shiki - Indoor Photography Package
    White make-up (Optional, if you prefer not to use it.)
    Kimono dressing (Select your favorite from 100 kimonos. This package includes complimentary Japanese socks.)
    False eyelashes (Available upon request to our make-up staff.)
    Natural wig (Choose between a standard wig or no wig.)
    Photography…
What's Included
  • Toner and cleansing oil
  • Maiko makeup, kimono and wig
  • 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
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Jason_s
Apr 12, 2026
Program was as advertised... - Program was as advertised and everyone had a great time. Be sure to read details on what to look for when you arrive.
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L6196bdninab
Apr 7, 2026
Great Geisha experience! - Great experience for the girls (me and my 3 kids: 12yrs, 16 and 17yrs). Recommend doing full makeup and half wig. So many beautiful kimono’s to choose from. Personal, cosy, authentic (I assume) and really great pictures. I also recommend taking pictures outside in the small garden, great light! Super fun experience! Calculate almost 2 hrs for the whole session. It takes quite some time to get the orinted photos, but you can hae them delivered to the hotel the same evening, very time efficient
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Y6608imninab
Mar 31, 2026
Perfect experience! Wll worth the money! - Excellent 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!
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323imanis
Feb 27, 2026
Amazing for itinerary - Everything was handled professionally and precisely, the workers know what theyre doing. Im a black American and had my hair handled well! :D
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Dennisk325
Feb 7, 2026
Wonderful make up pros and great photographer - I 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
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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_s
Jan 14, 2026
It was just ok. - It’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.
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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
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).