Maiko in Kyoto Pop Up Japanese Birthday Card

舞妓の袖、春風に揺れる。
Maiko no sode, harukaze ni yureru.
The sleeves of the maiko sway in the spring breeze.

✦ The Maiko of Kyoto — 舞妓 (Maiko)

In the ancient streets of Kyoto, the maiko — apprentice geisha — are among Japan's most iconic and graceful figures. Dressed in elaborate kimono with long trailing sleeves, their presence is a living connection to centuries of Japanese artistic tradition. To send a maiko card is to send a piece of Kyoto itself.

This Maiko in Kyoto Pop Up Japanese Birthday Card captures that magic beautifully. The front shows a maiko girl in a pale blue kimono on the streets of Kyoto, a majestic temple rising behind her — rendered in elegant black and white Japanese characters that read: "It's your birthday, isn't it?"

Open the card and a traditional Japanese room unfolds in 3D — a golden folding screen, shoji panels adorned with cherry blossom, and two maiko girls stepping forward as if to greet you. Happy Birthday is printed in both Japanese and English. A white box on the back is left blank for your own heartfelt message. The card arrives complete with a purple envelope.

Note: This card opens in the traditional Japanese way — fold on the right.

✦ A Little Piece of Japan

花は桜木、人は武士。
Hana wa sakuragi, hito wa bushi.
"Among flowers, the cherry blossom; among people, the samurai."

At Tokyo Gallery, we believe the most meaningful gifts carry a story. You are not just sending a birthday card — you are sharing a glimpse of Kyoto's living heritage.

✦ What's Included

• 1 × Maiko in Kyoto Pop Up Japanese Birthday Card — 舞妓の誕生日カード (Maiko no Tanjōbi Kādo)
• 1 × Purple envelope
• Blank message box on the reverse

✦ Perfect For

• Birthday gift for Japan lovers
• Japanese-themed birthday celebrations
• Elegant alternative to a standard birthday card
• Gift for fans of Kyoto, geisha culture, or Japanese art
• Pairing with a Japanese gift from Tokyo Gallery

✦ Product Details

• Design: Maiko girl in pale blue kimono, Kyoto temple background
• Interior: 3D pop-up — traditional Japanese room, golden screen, cherry blossom shoji, two maiko figures
• Text: Japanese characters on front; "Happy Birthday" in Japanese and English inside
• Opens right-to-left in the traditional Japanese style
• Made in Japan
• Free gift wrapping in traditional washi origami paper
• Ships across the UK and worldwide

✦ Size & Details

• Size: 15cm wide × 10cm high / 6 × 4 inches
• Weight: 20g

✦ Order Today

Order the Maiko in Kyoto Pop Up Japanese Birthday Card online today — a truly unique birthday card that will be remembered long after the celebration.

At Tokyo Gallery, we believe in quality — and every piece is chosen with care. ありがとうございます / Arigatō gozaimasu — thank you for shopping with us.