Meet Maiko in Kyoto | Mom is a former maiko

This video is a vlog of a trip to Kyoto by a Japanese family living in Tokyo. Today's video is kind of special. Because I'm taking you back to my home, where I spent time as a maiko geiko. I think that not many people, no matter how many trips they have taken to Japan, have experienced this culture. I have learned many important things in my life in this town called Gion. It is a place that always reminds me of my beginnings.
I can't post info on the maiko place, but the link to the beautiful Ryokan where we stayed is below. I couldn't find their website in English, so here is a link to a blog that someone wrote about it in detail. Please check it out!
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[AP-qtmt]

Getting a glimpse inside an authentic Tea House, in Kyoto no less, is very rare. I'm glad Moe got to show us her roots in this warm slice of life vlog.

[raracinta]

I love that they're talking about their kid like she's a fellow human not someone beneath.. like you can tell they respect her even though she's a child.

[wendywright]

Kimono Mom please please pleaaase do a story time about your life as a maiko and why you left!! It would be so incredibly interesting😍

[DaddySenpai]

I love the japanese aesthetic, the way they design things from the garden to the furniture and houses no wonder so many creative people are attracted to it, you can find so much inspiration from it.

[SherrySilverW]

My two year old is always nervous when she is around a large group of people. Seeing how you calmly handle this type of situation and gives Sutan emotional support when she has a melt down is really inspiring! You are a wonderful mom :)

[mottokittokatto]

Thank you so much for showing us some of the wonderful & authentic Geiko experience in Gion! If I'm not mistaken, the Geiko was in the white kimono, and the Maiko (with more decorations in her hair) was in the green kimono. I'm so grateful they allowed you to record and share with us!

[danbacharach]

The wholesomeness of this family and the positivity in the comments are so refreshing.

[boyzcook]

I love one thing about Japan is they still preserve their own culture even though they are so modernized. Additionally,  their culture is quite simplistic
I love Japan!

[sophiaisabelle]

We appreciate you for showing us different aspects of your culture. It gives us an even broader perspective on certain things.

[larissaying]

The whole video was pure culture, the dance was fascinating and the garden scenary was absolutely mesmerizing.
Sutan is getting more beautiful day by day. 😌
Thank you for showing us this amazing trip!! 😊

[songhannguyen]

I’m living in Kyoto and have been here for 3 years, your video makes me feel everything here is so familiar and wonderful. It’s so nice to see Maiko’s performance. ありがとうございます

[jonlava]

The Geiko World is so dreamlike and elegant. Thank you for sharing this beautiful and nostalgic moment with us, Moe-san. This was a rare and special treat, even Sutan was captivated. 😊🤙

[SandraP]

Having returned from Japan last week, this vlog makes me kind of emotional. Kyoto was beautiful, especially Gion. It felt like time had stopped and we didn't have anything to worry about. I sure hope I'll be able to visit again im april. Thank you for showing us this mesmerizing art. Greetings from Switzerland

[maja_papaya]

not only do I appreciate a glimpse into your beautiful past, but I appreciate you candor in sharing Sutans emotional experiences. Its so lovely to see parents talking about emotions so honestly. I really love that when sutan cried, you talked through it, and later could look back and learn. She must love and trust you so much moe. Amazing vid. 💞💞💞

[WritingandFighting]

Everything in Japan seems so neat and clean, looking at all these different places. Also this was the quietest Sutan has ever been. All of the new people around were a little much for her.

[billb]

To me your culture is so special, I feel like I missed something. I spent 3 years in Japan and Okinawa and was exposed to many traditional things as places but your hotel accommodations were amazing, like a trip back in time. 😎

[lucie]

The beauty of the garden really moved me to tears.

[nctscarat]

this was so beautiful to watch, im glad you’re showing us your past and giving us a chance to explore different things, same things goes for sutan who is seeing different sides of her parents and exploring different things all around too

[GranneiSverige]

Here I am making myself an ordinary cheese sandwich and a cup of tea, while watching you being served the most elegant looking breakfast I have ever seen in my life!
The ryokan looked amazing and their hospitality was outstanding.

[cyberqueen]

Oh my gosh! I never knew you were once a maiko geiko, Moe! I think it's great to let Sutan experience what you did as a former maiko.