Plan Maiko

Maiko Experience

Pure-silk, fully patterned kimono, with a seven-meter obi tied by hand in a single darari knot. We use no pre-made obi and dress each guest individually.

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About this plan

About Maiko Experience

Enjoy the attire of a Maiko from Kyoto’s hanamachi as modern transformation photography. With choice pure-silk patterned kimono, a half-wig and a hand-tied darari obi, spend a day meeting a different side of yourself.

Kimono

Pure-silk, fully patterned kimono. Choose to suit the season or mood.

Hand-tied darari obi

No pre-made obi — we tie a seven-meter obi by hand.

Hair & makeup

Finished with a half-wig and Maiko-style makeup.

Maiko Plans

Maiko Experience Plans

From a tatami studio to strolls, rickshaw and outdoor shoots

“Approx. N shots” is how many photos are taken (not how many you receive). What you take home is the number of edited JPEG photos for your plan. To keep every shot, add the all-shots JPEG data option.

Studio
Maiko Kokoro Plan

¥14,850
Includes
- Hair & makeup (half-wig)
- Dressing (hand-tied darari obi)
- Tatami studio shoot, approx. 30 shots
Time
2.5 hrs~

Delivery
3 edited JPEG photos

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Stroll
Arashiyama Kokoro Plan

¥17,600
Includes
- Hair & makeup (half-wig)
- Dressing (hand-tied darari obi)
- Tatami studio shoot, approx. 30 shots
- Free stroll 60 min (no staff accompaniment)
Time
3.5 hrs~

Delivery
3 edited JPEG photos

Suspended Jul. 1–Aug. 31. In rain, please switch to a plan without a stroll.

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Rickshaw
Kokoro Rickshaw Plan

¥17,600 + rickshaw fee
Includes
- Hair & makeup (half-wig)
- Dressing (hand-tied darari obi)
- Tatami studio shoot, approx. 30 shots
- Sightseeing by covered rickshaw
Time
3 hrs~

Delivery
3 edited JPEG photos

The rickshaw fee is paid by the guest. At Ebisuya Kyoto Arashiyama main store, choose a 30-minute course (1 seat from ¥9,000 incl. tax / 2 seats from ¥10,000 incl. tax) or a 60-minute course (1 seat from ¥16,000 incl. tax / 2 seats from ¥20,000 incl. tax). Companions not taking part may ride along. Rickshaws are arranged on the day, so during busy periods and holidays they may be unavailable, and we may ask you to switch to the “Arashiyama Kokoro Plan” or “Maiko Kokoro Plan.”

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Outdoor
Sagano Kokoro Plan

¥26,950
Includes
- Hair & makeup (half-wig)
- Dressing (hand-tied darari obi)
- Outdoor shoot, approx. 30 shots (near Togetsukyo Bridge or the Bamboo Grove Path)
- Stroll along the way
Time
3.5 hrs~

Delivery
3 edited JPEG photos

For heat reasons, in warmer months only 9:00 a.m. bookings are accepted. Suspended Jul. 1–Aug. 31. In rain, please switch to an indoor plan. Choose your location (near Togetsukyo Bridge / the Bamboo Grove Path) at booking. *From 1 Nov to 13 Dec 2026, due to the tourist season, the shooting location is limited to “near Togetsukyo Bridge.”

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Couple
Couple (add-on, male)

¥15,400
Includes
- Dressing (men’s kimono: kinagashi or haori-hakama)
- +approx. 20 shots
Time
+15 min~

Delivery
+2 edited JPEG photos

The men’s plan does not include makeup or hair styling. If you need them, please arrange them before your visit.

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Family
Family (add-on)

¥12,650~
Includes
- Adult men and children can join too
- Per person: dressing, 1 kimono, approx. 10 shots
Time
+approx. 10 min~

Delivery
+1 edited JPEG photo per person

Available as an add-on to any plan for two or more family members (not available for one person alone). Children are eligible from 110 cm tall up to elementary-school age (12 and under; boys from 100 cm). Makeup for girls only is available for +¥2,200 (incl. tax). Reservation required.

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Student
Student Maiko Plan

¥9,900
Includes
- Hair & makeup (half-wig)
- Dressing (hand-tied darari obi)
- Tatami studio shoot, approx. 20 shots
Time
2 hrs~

Delivery
2 edited JPEG photos

For high-school, university, graduate and vocational-school students. A student ID must be shown at check-in.

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Options

Paid Options

Hairstyles, makeup and accessories

Change-of-Kimono Plan ¥11,000

Wear a second kimono. Adds about 30 studio shots and 3 more delivered photos.

Common Options

Common Paid Options

Extra data, albums, photobooks and more

Set discount

Two or more transformation plans (different categories) in one day: ¥3,000 off the total (incl. tax)

Photo data

1 extra edited JPEG: ¥1,650 (incl. tax)
4 extra edited JPEGs: ¥5,500 (incl. tax)
All edited JPEG data: ¥11,000 (incl. tax)
1 RAW file: ¥3,300 (incl. tax)
All RAW data: ¥22,000 (incl. tax)

RAW is the original data before color correction or editing. Available only with an advance order.

Group photography

Per person (+approx. 10 shots, 1 JPEG each): ¥3,850 (incl. tax)

Same booth only. Reservation required.

Prints & albums

Photo print (cabinet size), each: ¥1,100 (incl. tax)
Original mount album, each: ¥1,100 (incl. tax)

Shipping is a flat ¥550 (incl. tax) nationwide; ¥1,100 (incl. tax) for Hokkaido, Okinawa and some remote islands.

Important

Please read before booking.

We use a half-wig as standard. If your hair is not long enough, we use a full wig instead.
Plans that go outdoors are, for kimono-size reasons, for guests up to bust 110 cm / hips 120 cm. Beyond that, only the “Maiko Kokoro Plan” is available.
Rickshaws are arranged on the day, so during busy periods and holidays they may be unavailable. In that case we ask you to switch to the “Arashiyama Kokoro Plan” or “Maiko Kokoro Plan.”
In rain, plans that include a stroll or outdoor shooting may be changed to an indoor plan.
The Student Maiko plan is for high-school, university, graduate and vocational-school students. Please show your student ID at check-in (without it, the plan is unavailable). Cannot be combined with other discounts or campaigns.

Costumes & accessories: Because our costumes and accessories are one-of-a-kind, we replace them over time as they wear. The exact items shown in our photos may not always be available. Thank you for your understanding.
Bringing your own items: You may bring up to 3 of your own costume or prop items per style. Please see the rules on bringing items.
Group photos: When your whole group chooses the same studio set, group photos (2 shots) are possible for up to 4 people. For reasons of space, 5 or more people are split into separate groups.
Commercial use: For commercial use, please see here.
Cancellation fees: Cancellations the day before are charged 50% of the plan price; same-day and no-show cancellations, 100%. To change your date, please contact us as early as possible and we will do our best to help.