Maiko-san

Every April in Gion, the performance “Snowscape of Maruyama and Sahoami” takes place as part of the “Miyako Odori.” For those who aspire to become maiko or geiko in Kyoto’s five hanamachi (Gion Kobu, Gion Higashi, Miyagawacho, Pontocho, and Kamishichiken), please feel free to contact Okazen via email, fax, or phone call for consultation. (Please note that we are not engaged in maiko recruitment services.)
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About Maiko Costumes

Maiko costumes vary not only with the seasons in terms of materials and tailoring but also according to the occasion, much like regular kimonos. Special occasions like debut performances or New Year’s might require a black kimono with five crests, while the choice of colors and patterns can change with experience. Seasonally appropriate undergarments and lighter or unlined garments are used depending on the time of year. Similarly, geiko costumes follow these traditions. While modern patterns may often lack seasonal themes, traditionally, kimono wearers have greatly valued seasonal appropriateness, which is meticulously observed in the geisha and tea communities.