The Maiko performance was so beautiful. I really enjoyed the whole time with the maiko dancers, especially when I played the " drinking game with maiko ". I knew everyone was laughing when I lost the game and drank the whole grass of beer. (was it Kirin or Asahi?), but I have never seen such a wonderful show before. The two ladies from Australia also seemed to have enjoyed very much. Before I left the venue (Gion Hatanaka next to Yasaka Jinja Shrine) booked the maiko show for another day because my friend was visiting Kyoto next week. ( I work in Shiga, the neighboring town of Kyoto.) He looked so happy with attending the performance and we enjoyed the Kyoto "Kaiseki" cuisine too. Next time I come to Kyoto, I would stay in the ryokan Hatanaka and hope to see the beautiful maiko again!

Kenny Matsubara
Living in Shiga Pref.
Feb. '09
Participated in Kyoto Cuisine & Maiko Evening