A girl dresses up as a maiko in Kyoto. Dressing up as either a geisha or maiko is a popular activity for tourists in Kyoto. Walking around the Higashiyama area of Kyoto you can find many girls and women who will be dressed up as either a geisha or maiko. This area is popular for spotting them due to the many shops in the area that offer this service. Higashiyama is a good place to go for people watching.