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Unlike a simple costume rental, your transformation is carried out by professional make-up artists and experienced kimono dressers, followed by a studio photo shoot with a professional photographer and 60 minutes of strolling through Kyoto's historic Higashiyama streets in full maiko costume. You can choose your favorite kimono from around 100 authentic maiko kimonos, and the data of all pictures taken during the shoot is included. The studio is located near Kiyomizu-dera Temple, so your stroll takes you straight into the most beautiful streets of Kyoto.

Combine two classic Kyoto experiences in one plan: get dressed in a kimono by experienced dressers at our studio, then take part in a real tea ceremony at a nearby tea house, grinding and preparing the matcha yourself under the instructor's guidance. The tea house is only a 5-minute walk from the studio near Kiyomizu-dera Temple, and kimono rental is available for the whole family, so it is a relaxed and authentic way to spend a morning or afternoon in Kyoto's Higashiyama district.

A rare combination of two Kyoto traditions in one plan: transform into a maiko or samurai with professional make-up artists and kimono dressers, then take part in a real tea ceremony in costume at a nearby tea house, grinding and preparing the matcha yourself. The tea house is only a 5-minute walk from the studio near Kiyomizu-dera Temple, so the whole experience fits comfortably into a half day of sightseeing in Kyoto's Higashiyama district.

This is a private photo shoot just for your group, on location in the most beautiful streets of Kyoto's Higashiyama district rather than in a studio. Our photographer walks with you in kimono to spots around Kodaiji Temple and the Yasaka Pagoda and takes 15 shots, 5 of which are professionally retouched, so you take home authentic Kyoto memories. Perfect for couples, families and friends, and the studio is only a 3-minute walk from Kiyomizu-dera Temple.

Unlike a simple costume rental, your transformation is carried out by professional make-up artists and experienced kimono dressers, followed by a studio photo shoot with a professional photographer. You can choose your favorite kimono from around 100 authentic maiko kimonos, and the data of all pictures taken during the shoot is included. The studio is located near Kiyomizu-dera Temple in Kyoto's Higashiyama district, so you can continue sightseeing right after the experience.

A playful alternative to the classic kimono experience: put on a full ninja costume and pose with a katana in a traditional Japanese-style room, then take your printed photo home the same day. It takes only about an hour, it works for men, women and children from age 5, and the studio is a 3-minute walk from Kiyomizu-dera Temple, so it slots easily into a day of sightseeing in Kyoto's Higashiyama district.

A relaxed way to enjoy Kyoto in kimono: choose your favorite from a wide selection, get dressed by our staff, take a photo with your family or friends in front of the sliding doors of a Japanese-style room, and then keep the kimono for the rest of the day to explore Higashiyama. The photo shoot is included in the price, and the shop is a 3-minute walk from Kiyomizu-dera Temple, with famous temples, shrines and traditional streets all within walking distance.

This is a rare plan where a couple can transform together: the woman becomes a maiko and the man becomes a samurai. Unlike a simple costume rental, your transformation is carried out by professional make-up artists and experienced kimono dressers, followed by a photo shoot with a professional photographer in your choice of setting: Japanese-style room, tea room, garden, or gold folding screen. The data of all pictures taken during the shoot is included, and the studio is located near Kiyomizu-dera Temple in Kyoto's Higashiyama district, so you can continue sightseeing in kimono-lined streets right after the experience.

A precious experience where your child can transform into an authentic little maiko. Unlike a simple costume rental, the transformation is carried out by professional make-up artists and experienced kimono dressers who are used to working with children, followed by a studio photo shoot with a professional photographer in a Japanese-style room and in front of a gold folding screen. The data of all pictures taken during the shoot is included, and the studio is located near Kiyomizu-dera Temple in Kyoto's Higashiyama district.

Become a samurai for an hour at a studio that specializes in traditional Japanese transformation experiences. Unlike a simple costume rental, the dressing is done by experienced kimono dressers, followed by a studio photo shoot with a professional photographer in a Japanese-style room. The data of all pictures taken during the shoot is included, and the studio is located near Kiyomizu-dera Temple, so you can continue sightseeing in costume-lined streets right after the experience.

Ride a rickshaw through Kyoto's most photogenic streets while wearing a kimono, guided by a rickshaw driver who knows every corner of Higashiyama. The shop is just a 3-minute walk from Kiyomizu-dera Temple and offers a wide variety of kimonos and yukatas to choose from, so you can pick your favorite and then spend the rest of the day exploring the historic district at your own pace, with famous temples, shrines and traditional streets all within walking distance.