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  Kyomai Dance performance by geiko and maiko (not geisha) and visits of the Gion Kagai Art Museum

  

  ▶Kyoto dance performance by geisha and maiko

  
  

  Kyomai (Kyoto Mai Dance) will be performed in the Inoue style by a geiko or maiko. A rare opportunity for visitors to see these graceful dance up close, allowing them to experience the permanent exhibit more intimately. Two Kyomai songs will be performed for a total of about 15 minutes.

   

   

  ▶Permanent Exhibition on Kagai Art Culture

  
  An introduction to the world of geiko, maiko and their culture through a diverse range of exhibits, from exquisite hand-painted Yuzen kimono and Nishijin brocade obi sashes, to personal belongings and makeup used by maiko. Exhibits feature precious items such as kanzashi hair ornaments for each season and black crested formal kimono, which are rarely seen in the Gion quarter. Along with photographs conveying the unique atmosphere of the Kagai district, immerse yourself in this secretive yet glamorous world.

  -In the Kagai districts of Kyoto, women who perform traditional dance and music in ozashiki banquet rooms and on stage and entertain guests are referred to as geiko (and not geisha). Women training to become geiko are called maiko.

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  Maikokan e Martha (Maiko/Geisha transformation experience)

  

  Transform into a full-fledged maiko with traditional kimono and professional skills!

   

  A Maiko transformation studio produced by a long-established Kyoto kimono store that has been in business for over 100 years.

  The kimonos are of the highest quality, including hand-painted Kyoto Yuzen dyed by traditional craftsmen.

  Experience an authentic transformation into a maiko or geisha with make-up and kimono done by seasoned professionals who work in movies and on stage.

  For men, a men's kimono plan is also available.

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