What to do and see in Kinki, Japan: The Best Fashion Shows & Tours

Transform into an Edo period Samurai, Princess or Tayu (courtesan) with full traditional costume and styling for an unforgettable experience in Japan’s ancient capital. Trained hairstylists can recreate the authentic look using your own hair before the experts carefully construct your complex outfit. Finally, you can step into the studio for your shoot and choose the final photos as a stunning reminder of your experience, and treasure them as a memory of Japan.

Inclusions: Rental costume, Costume dresser, Hair make-up, Photo-shoot experience, USB drive with your photos

Exclusions: Costume photo-shooting is inside the facility only. Not allowed to going out with costume., Printed photo (provided by USD drive only), Gratitude (optional), Transportation to/from waplus Nara

【OUTLINE】 Let's take pictures of the two of you as a maiko and a samurai! You can have a experience to be a maiko and a samurai experience in a real teahouse (place where geiko entertain their guests) in the Gion district which is established in the Taisho Era (1912-1926). The main sightseeing spots in Kyoto Higashiyama are within a 10-minute walk so when you leave the teashop, you can see the Kyoto-like townscape. You don't need to prepare anything. Please leave everything to the staff. You will receive four 2L-size (127×178 mm) photos, two L-size photos, and a USB containing all the data. 【HIGHLIGHTS】 ・Change into a beautiful maiko and a cool samurai ・Pictures will be taken in a tatami room in a Japanese house ・Receive four 2L-size (127×178 mm) photos, two L-size photos, and a USB containing all the data.

Inclusions: Kimono rental, Hair and makeup & One Japanese hair ornament (women only), Photography (4 2L-size pictures, 2 laminated pictures, USB)

Exclusions: Make up products to use after the Maiko makeup is removed (Women only)

【OUTLINE】 Enjoy a traditional Japanese house as a maiko. You can have a maiko experience in a real teahouse (place where geiko entertain their guests) in the Gion district, which is established in the Taisho Era (1912-1926). The main sightseeing spots in Kyoto Higashiyama are within a 10-minute walk so when you leave the teahouse, you can see the Kyoto-like townscape. You don't need to prepare anything. Please leave everything to the staff. You will receive four 2L-size (127×178mm) photos. 【HIGHLIGHTS】 ・Change into a maiko with Japanese makeup, a gorgeous kimono and a brilliant hair ornament. ・The photographer, who knows the essence of the beauty of maiko, will take pictures in a Japanese tatami room. ・Walk around in Kyoto with sandals that only maiko wear.

Inclusions: Kimono rental, Hair and makeup, One Japanese hair ornament, Photography, 4 2L-size pictures, Album, Local taxes

Exclusions: Make up products to use after the Maiko makeup is removed, Transportation to/from attractions

Dress like a modern 'Oiran', the name for high-ranking courtesans who were the height of fashion in 17th century Japan. This experience will have you feeling like an actress getting ready on a studio set. This plan includes makeup, fitting and dressing into an Oiran costume, fitting into an overgarment called "Uchikake", and a photoshoot (three photos 127 x 178 mm).

Inclusions: All the necessities for Miako experience like an undershirt, socks, makeup remover, cosmetics, towels and drier are ready to use., Iro-Uchikake (colorful overgarment), Photoshoot in the in-house studio, 3 photos (127x178 mm)

Exclusions: Transportation to/from attractions, Please bring your own cosmetics as necessary after the OIRAN makeup is removed., *For customers using hard contact lens: Please bring your lens case. You need to take off your lens.

Take a stroll through Kyoto in a traditional Kimono !! You can walk until five o'clock. Hair set free. We keep luggage for free. There are many famous sightseeing spots in the vicinity. We have various kimonos of design, so you can enjoy it with your favorite kimono. At our shop you can call a rickshaw before the shop. Walking around the city of Kyoto with a rickshaw is wonderful. If you are interested please contact us.

Inclusions: Hair Set, Hair accessories, Kimono / Yukata, Obi, Shoes, Japanese sox, Japanese Bag

Exclusions: There is no additional charge

Walk around Kyoto’s historical geisha district, Gion, in a kimono (yukata in the summer) during this 3hour experience. Immerse yourself in Kyoto’s traditional culture. Meet your professional stylist and choose from a vast array of kimonos (yukatas in the summer) and accessories, streets of Gion and experience Kyoto.

Inclusions: English-speaking guide, Pickup from Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo (Formally New Miyako Hotel ), Kimono (yukata in the summer) and tabi rental, Hair arrangement

Exclusions: Hotel drop-off, Gratuities, Food and drinks

Become a cute Maiko and stroll around Arashiyama Dressed in Maiko costume and take a walk in Arashiyama.  Take pictures with your friends at Togetsu-kyo Bridge and in the bamboo tunnel.  You can have 4 photos taken in the studio with Maiko costume and makeup. This plan includes an original photo album.

Inclusions: All the necessities for Miako experience like an undershirt, socks, makeup remover, cosmetics, towels and drier, Photo shoot in the in-house studio, 4 photos (127x178 mm) in 4 poses, An original album

Exclusions: Transportation to/from attractions

14:00 PM meet at Kyoto Samurai & Ninja Museum and head to the Nishiki Market 15:00 Head to the Pontocho Alley Walk thorough Pontocho Alley, Kyoto’s 2nd largest Geisha District 16: 00 Arrive at Yasaka Shrine 16: 20 Walk from Yasaka Shrine to Kiyomizu Temple 17: 20 Discover different areas and traditions of Kiyomizu Temple 17: 30 Arrive in Gion 18: 30 Finish the tour at Gion

Inclusions: A friendly and knowledgeable local tour guide

Exclusions: Transportation to/from attractions

What do you think of the city of Kobe? Most Japanese would answer “a fashionable city” because of its fashionable variety stores, cafés, and the town with photogenic western buildings. There are many goods with designs unique to Kobe which will be a great souvenir for yourself or friends. You will also like the cute jewellery-like sweets! It is not easy to find and visit photogenic spots, variety stores, and cafés but on this tour, you have your otomo guide who will take you to these spots! There is also no worries about the difference between language! Don’t forget to book your tour to visit photogenic fashionable spots, with your otomo guide!

Inclusions: Private Tour, Tour Guide, Necessary expenses for the tour guide

Exclusions: Travel expenses and entrance fees for your own, Money for food/drinks, souvenirs and extra activities for your own, Hotel pick-up and drop-off, The use of private van