During our time in Kyoto we managed to spot some Geisha. Most of them were likely Maiko, which is an apprentice geisha. However, it's also a little tricky because tourists can pay to get dressed up like Maiko. Usually you know you've spotted a real maiko when you see a photographer with them (to pose for promotional pictures), but you can also tell by the quality of the hair/make-up.
We joked with my parents that my mom and I should have paid to get dressed up like Maiko. I'm sure the Japanese would never guess that our 5'10 and 6'0 frames were not actual maikos!
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