A famous maiko completely conquers foreign tourists! Her last black montsuki before becoming a geisha! Gion, Kyoto, Japan.

[4k video 60fps] A gentle atmosphere hangs over the streets of Gion, Kyoto, and the weight of history can be felt every time you walk along the cobblestones. At dusk, when the vermilion lanterns are faintly lit, a famous maiko strolls around in her last black montsuki. She is a well-known and popular maiko in Kyoto, and has captivated many people with her beautiful dancing and elegant demeanor.

Tonight was a special night for her. Before she takes on the name of a geisha, she will spend her last day as a maiko. This black montsuki, just before the "eri-gae" ceremony in which a maiko becomes a geisha, was a symbol of her growth and resolve.

As she quietly walked down the alleys of Gion, foreign tourists who noticed her stopped in their tracks one after another. She wore a black crested kimono with a gold brocade sash and a swaying flower hairpin. Her white-painted face and slightly red lips shone seductively in the dim light. Her dignified presence made foreigners gasp and take their cameras.

The famous maiko smiled back at the English that was flying around one after another and bowed slowly. Her movements were graceful, like a scene from a dance. The tourists watched her every move in admiration.

The famous maiko smiled again and slowly walked into the streets of Gion. On her last night as a maiko, she captivated foreigners as well, leaving a deep impression of her graceful appearance. Thus, the famous maiko went from maiko to geisha, ending one era and moving on to a new world.