What to do in KYOTO: Watch a Maiko performance and get drunk with a GEISHA! ⎮Jessa Bonelli

Looking for the best thing to do Kyoto? How does meeting a real life Japanese geisha sound? Do you wanna know about their diet, skincare, lifestyle and so much more? Do you wanna know about their secret world?

Then, Book a Private dining with a Maiko at Gion District pretty please!
THIS IS THE PART 2 OF ME TRYING TO DOCUMENT THEIR SECRET LIFE! MAKE SURE TO WATCH PART 1 IF YOU ENJOYED THIS ONE! ❤️

Having a private dinner with a maiko (apprentice geisha) is one of Japan’s most exclusive and unforgettable experiences. You’ll be served booze like you’re a royalty! She will entertain you with dances and a few traditional games wearing her extravagant silk kimono. Her intricate hairstyle and white painted doll face will leave you dumbfounded! That night, I went home with a deep discernment of the interesting world of geishas. Indeed, it was such a great eve to celebrate the art, history and beauty of the Japanese culture!

HERE ARE MORE THINGS TO DO IN KYOTO FOR YOUR FUTURE TRAVELS:

1. Gaze at The Golden Pavilion
Kinkaku-ji Temple or most popularly called as the Golden Pavilion is Kyoto’s most iconic sight! The temple is situated at the centre of a pond in the midst of a serene greenery! It’s like stepping into a picture as you arrive! The building is draped in gold leaf that shines and shimmers in broad daylight! Come early in the morning and watch the sun rays make the golden temple reflect beautifully in the water! Nothing will prepare you for the moment you turn at the lake and see the Temple for the first time! Such a magnificent view!

2. Rickshaw ride at the Bamboo Forest
Go as early in the morning as you possibly can. Watch the bamboo stalks as they rock back and forth. Close your eyes, stand still and listen to the wind rustling in the bamboo leaves. Such a very calming experience when it’s quiet. Although the actual stretch of bamboo forest path is quite short, it is absolutely dreamy!

3. Wander around Kiyomizu-dera Temple
When I read online about this temple with a large wooden balcony where you can see Kyoto from above, I knew right there and then that I needed to check it out! I was so shocked to find out that this building was constructed without the use of a single nail! Seriously, how can it withstand the weight of thousands of visitors every day, right?

4. Be mesmerised by the Fushimi-Inari Taisha Shrine
This place needs no introduction! Since it is arguably the most famous shrine in Japan, I’ve seen hundreds of photos of it and I knew I had to see it in real life! There was something about this place that made me feel like I was travelling to a different era! I came late in the afternoon and still had a peaceful experience even though camera shutters were endlessly snapping! The tunnel consisting of 10,000 torii gates is really something one must see!

5. Stay a night or two in a Ryokan
First off, a Ryokan is a traditional Japanese inn that takes you back in time. It is an authentic cultural experience that you would not find anywhere else in the world! The room is minimally furnished, and you will be sleeping in futon beds laid directly on tatami floors. There are complimentary kimonos you could wear at your own leisure and a low table is a staple where you can eat or drink tea! It is a golden rule not to wear or bring your shoes in the room, so please remember that! And don’t fret about spending your night on the floor, the futon beds are very soft and complete with fluffy duvets for a great night sleep!

6. Experience an authentic Tea Ceremony with a Tea Master
It was truly such an honour to join a tea master as she performed a traditional tea ceremony right in front of us! I kid you not when I say that I felt like I was a tea convert when I left the place!

Of all my travels in Asia, Japan remains to be the country that I’ve been looking forward to seeing again! My visit to Kyoto has made me fall in love with the country even more! Now I know why it carries a reputation as the nation’s most beautiful city!
I truly hope I have helped you plan your trip to Kyoto. It doesn’t matter what season you visit, it’s timeless beauty, rich history and unique architecture will surely amaze and fascinate you anytime of the year! And that’s a promise!

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📸 Edited by yours truly thru my FinalCutPro

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Love from JAPAN,
your Travel Belle, Jessa Bonelli ❤️

[BanshanMarwein]

Absolutely amazing vlog my friend 😍🔥👍🏻

[AdventuresOfATravelingDon]

This looks so much fun! I want to get drunk with a geisha. She was very entertaining. What anawesome cultural experience. The dance at the end was very cool.

[fatfurious]

Hahaha, she said "get drunk together" so sweet and innocent😂🤣I love this!! lol, I would be waisted at the end of the night!! looks like you guys had a lot of fun!! New friends here, and we will be catching up on your other videos very soon!!! What a stunning performance 🔥

[Nadelina_kb]

Haha this was funny ! You did great @TravelBelle.

[ActiveAlexis]

This looks like so much fun, she is so beautiful! Loved the video and the vibes 🥰

[ExcitedApron-mwrz]

I didn't know Geiko Tomitsuyu can speak fluent English. She's amazing. Okiini! Thank you.

[SuperShinkazu]

Guys, next time you try clothes more suitable for the occasion. You were not going to the beach.

[paulpotter]

The Maiko is Tomitsuyu from Gion Higashi this must have been taken some time ago since she is a junior Maiko in this video her Misedashi was in summer 13 and she is not a first year so probably 2015 she became a Geiko in early 2019. She spent her junior high school years on a student exchange in NZ hence her good English.