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    Maiko makeover

    Become a maiko yourself with a wonderful makeover including white make-up, a black wig and a beautiful kimono.

    The maiko or geisha look is truly iconic; sumptuous ornate kimono, white make-up and elaborate hair ornaments are instantly recognisable. But have you ever dreamed of yourself dressed as a geisha strolling the Gion backstreets or under the cherry blossom trees? InsideJapan can help you get into the mind of a maiko with a dress-up experience.

    We can arrange for you to visit a photographic studio in Kyoto where you will be transformed into a maiko with full make-up, wig and a choice of kimono. Afterwards you can pose for professional photos for a fantastic souvenir of your time in Japan. There's also the option to spend a few hours on an outdoor photo shoot amid the temples and gardens of the Higashiyama district; a sure-fire way to confuse other tourists who may mistake you for the real geisha deal!

    This experience is not only for women, men can get the full samurai look too!

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    A quick note about our experiences: Our experiences are designed to be part of a complete, tailor-made travel package and are not available to book individually. This allows us to ensure every detail – from accommodation to transport – is perfectly coordinated for you. If you're interested in one of these experiences, we'd love to help you build a full itinerary around it!
     

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      Gion comes alive as night falls and the geisha go out to entertain at tea house parties.

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      Get the geisha or samurai look in Tokyo's historic Asakusa district.

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      Take a seat for the annual geisha dance shows in Kyoto.

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    We'll grant you exclusive access to photograph a bona fide geisha on location in Kyoto.

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