The Surprising PRICE and Where to Meet Maiko in Kyoto Today

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[invokingvajras]

When I was a university student, I studied abroad through IES and they brought in two maiko at the ryokan the students stayed at in Kyoto to share some of the tradition. It was quite educational and incredibly generous on their part.

[samuelfortuzi]

The hotel I've stayed had a Maiko show. She danced, played a drinking game with a customer and responded to the questions we had about her occupation. Since it wasn't really one-on-one show, it was cheaper. It would be interesting to experience a real service, however I'm not sure if I could enjoy it completely, without speaking the language.

[Yo-uihw]

I just love how your channel explains everything in great detail and mentions all the aspects and history regarding the topics you cover.

[furtherdefinitions]

I lived in Japan for 4 years, in Tokyo, but my wife is from Osaka, and so while I lived there, I spent much time in Kansai, Kyoto included. I do have photos of my wife and I with Maiko in Kyoto. I love Japan, and really miss it. I cannot wait to return.

[percairion]

I had the pleasure of having the company of a Geiko and Maiko during dinner when I was visiting Kyoto. Maiko-san totally kicked my butt at some of the drinking games (which was funny because she was too young to drink and I didn’t drink at the time). It was really cool because a few years later I was watching NHK world and she was featured on the news and he graduated to a Geiko! I was so happy for her and so grateful to have had that ichi go ichie moment <3

[felipeallegro]

I loved the Maiko experience I had when I was in Japan in a tradicional Japanese Hotel. The only thing I wish I knew Japanese or they knew how to speak english, even with the difficult in language It was quite amazing experience, specially the dance and the music. The way they walk, gestures and even the way they poor sake, seems so well thought you feel like you are seeing piece of art who moves and breath.

[bryanlovephotography]

You can get a tour of Gion with a performance by a Maiko and a lecture by her matron Gaiko and it was fantastic. Yes, you don’t get the full experience (because that’s a different level, as explained), but it’s a wonderful introduction.
I was impressed that only 10% of Maikos make it past the first year of training. They are truly dedicated to maintaining the purity of this piece of their history and tradition.

[MarkFromHawaii]

Great information on the available 3 restaurants. We visited Gion with our tour guide during the day; it was a quick walking tour. My quick impressions: Very narrow streets with cobble stones; old but very clean and well-kept; there were a few salt licks for horse that were still kept in front of a few restaurants. Our tour guide did mention that these were like private clubs where new patrons had to be invited by members.

[davidornberg]

OKI.. so now Band-Maiko makes sense! Clever and funny of Band-Maid!

[SengokuStudies]

I have never met a maiko or geiko. But, I did get to see them perform publicly during the Miyako Odori in Gion several years ago.

[Its_just_me_again]

ahh this makes sense now. i didnt understand at the time why no restaurant in gion would have me usually with no explanation just a hand gesture. sometimes, we are full (when they werent), sometimes saying need to book, but then wouldnt take booking lol but a couple of times, i was told by invitation only. i walked around for about an hour asking 10s of restaurants. was just about to give up until one initially said sorry, invitation only. i must have looked defeated, as she ran away and came back and ushered me into a back room. there were maiko / geisha performing in the next room (i could hear only). the meal was expensive but delicious! :)

[rpgmafia]

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[stephenpetersen]

You have a wonderfully soothing voice.

[totallyawesome]

For anybody who is interested, you could book a shared dinner with maikos online. For 200 USD per person, you get to see maiko and geiko perform, talk to them a little bit, take a photo with the maiko and maybe play a game with the maiko (only 1 or 2 people per group are selected for games), dinner and unlimited alcohol included.

[vanessatiger]

Omg, I wish I had seen this video few years early, I went to Kyoto 5 years ago and stayed in 新門莊， but I didn't know they have dining with the maiko.... But still is a very nice ryokan near 白河， really beautiful place

[sunaxes]

It is great to learn more about Kyoto's culture! Thank you Shogo!

[trkimura]

Thank you for the recommendation Shogo I plan to follow up with on those restaurants on my next trip!

[buddyadams]

Your enunciation is so precise and understandable. You speak better English that I do.

[franciscocastro]

Hi!
I just found found your channel, it’s very interesting.
Greetings from Spain.

[Vavala]

What a charming film, presented delightfully. Thank you!