Transformation Plan into a Glamorous Maiko or Geisha
Transform into the geisha or maiko of your dreams with authentic kimono and makeup, dressed by the renowned geisha of Awara Onsen!
Location: 3-minute walk from Awara Yunomachi Station
Perfect for parents and children, families, anniversaries, or as a special treat for yourself.
International visitors and men can also enjoy this transformation with confidence.
You'll be styled with authentic wigs and makeup, and can choose your favorite pattern from several types of kimono.
※Men can also transform into maiko or geiko, but if the wig does not fit, the experience will be without a wig.
Experience Schedule (Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes)
★ Check-in at the facility (Traditional Performing Arts Hall within Awara Yuno Machi Plaza)
★ Select your kimono (approx. 7 types available)
★ Women wearing makeup must remove it.
After that, a real geisha will apply makeup for you. (Approx. 20 min)
★ Next, a wig will be applied.
This is a precious wig used by real maiko and geisha!
★ Next comes the dressing. First, put on tabi socks, and then a real geisha will dress you.
The kimono is different from a regular kimono; it is the actual kimono worn by maiko and geiko. (Kimono dressing takes about 20 minutes)
The kimono is much heavier than you might expect.
★Once you're dressed, you can take photos.
・Options (Advance reservation required・Additional fee)
・Professional Photography Session: ¥11,000 per person. Photos taken at the Traditional Performing Arts Hall.
★After enjoying the experience to your heart's content, remove the wig, take off your makeup, change back into your regular clothes, and you're done!
・Height: Approximately 155cm or taller (suitable physique for wearing adult-sized kimono)
・Tabi socks are available in sizes 22–25 cm. (Please bring your own if you require a larger size.)
- Area
- Awara,Sakai,Fukui
- Category
- History & Culture Experiences
- Preferences
- Rain-friendly Barrier-free
Information
- Experience Contents
- Geisha and Maiko Transformation Experience
- Number of Participants Accepted
- Each session: 3 geisha, 3 maiko
- Required Time
- 2 hours and 30 minutes
- Venue
- Traditional Performing Arts Hall
- Registration Period
- Reception Hours: 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM Reservations required at least 3 days in advance
- Minimum Number of Participants
- 1 person or more
- Notes
- Reservation Methods: Phone, Email, Website
- Telephone Number
- 0776-78-6767 (Awara City Tourism Association, Weekdays 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM) ※Advance reservation required (accepted up to 3 days prior)
- Address
- 福井県あわら市温泉1-203
- Opening Hours
- Morning Session: 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM Afternoon Session: 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM (Each session lasts 2.5 hours) *Other times are available upon request.
- Closed
- Open year-round (Closed from December 28 to January 5 for the New Year holidays)
- Prices
- ¥16,500 per person for professional photography + ¥11,000 (includes accessories used by Ashihara geisha)
- Getting There
- Approximately 10 minutes by car/bus from Awara Onsen Station 2-minute walk from Echizen Railway Awara Yunomachi Station
- Car Park: Available Spots
- 5
- Car Park Details
- Please also use the municipal parking lot behind Awara Yunomachi Station.
