You will change into a shrine maiden costume and experience being a shrine maiden, learning the etiquette and traditions of the shrine. During the commemorative photo session, you can freely take beautiful photos in your shrine maiden costume. The experience takes place at Wakamiya Hachimangu Shrine in Kyoto, and can be booked through the optional tour booking service KKday.

Wakamiya Hachiman Shrine Maiden Experience 100-minute course (Japanese/English)
Booking starts: 2026-04-16
Wakamiya Hachiman Shrine Maiden Experience 100-minute course (Chinese)
Booking starts: 2026-04-16
Wakamiya Hachiman Shrine Maiden Experience 150-minute course (Japanese/English)
Booking starts: 2026-04-16
Wakamiya Hachiman Shrine Maiden Experience 150-minute course (Chinese)
Booking starts: 2026-04-16
Dressing up (10 minutes)
Shrine maiden etiquette, daily chores, and ritual experience (60 minutes)
Lecture (10 minutes)
Commemorative photo session (20 minutes)
*We can lend out hair ornaments such as chihaya, top crowns and hairpins to those who wish to wear them during the photo shoot.
Wakamiya Hachiman Shrine
地址:Japan, 〒605-0846, Kyoto City, Higashiyama Ward, Gojobashi Higashi 5-chome 480-479