Tea Ceremony Kyoto, Geisha, Samurai

What is a Maiko?

Maiko are the apprentice Geisha who are still training to perfect their cultural and entertainment skills. Maiko must live in the "mother"s house and depend on the little stipend she receives from the geisha house. We are doing our best to preserve this unique culture.

MAIKOYA Experiences

Tea Ceremony

The Japanese Tea Ceremony Experience provides an engaging induction to the traditional tea ceremony. This activity dates back hundreds of years and is the most idealistic pastime of ancient Japan.

MAIKOYA is the only Tea Ceremony venue to win The Tripadvisor Travelers Choice Award 3 years in a row

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Geisha Experience

This is a geisha meeting in a traditional room where the geisha dances for you and also performs tea ceremony for you. By participating in the geisha tea ceremony, you get to interact with the geisha and also learn about this unique tradition.

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Kimono Experience

Wearing kimono is an exciting way to remember your trip to Japan. Kimono Tea ceremony Maikoya's Kimono Collection, has a range of traditional Japanese costumes for you and your loved ones to choose from.

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KYOTO MAIKOYA moved to the historic Kyomachiya.

KYOTO MAIKOYA relocated to a 120-year-old townhouse designated as a “historical scenic building” by Kyoto City. It is a historic building where you can feel the real Japanese culture and enjoy the tea ceremony by gazing at two picturesque Japanese tea gardens.

We can accept groups of up to 60 people. 7min walk from Hankyu Kawaramachi Stn. Exit9.