How to Stream The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House
The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House (2023) is available to stream on Netflix. To watch, you'll typically need a Netflix subscription; some platforms also offer the series for digital purchase or rental.
Two teenage best friends from northern Japan move to Kyoto's geiko district: Sumire trains as a maiko while Kiyo becomes the house's beloved live-in cook in this gentle 2023 Netflix slice-of-life series overseen by Hirokazu Koreeda. With 1 season and 9 episodes, The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House is complete and ready to binge from start to finish.
Streaming availability changes frequently and differs by country. We keep this guidance general for that reason — always confirm current options on Netflix in your region.
Who's in The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House?
Kiyo
Played by Nana Mori
Sumire
Played by Natsuki Deguchi
Azusa
Played by Takako Tokiwa
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Frequently Asked Questions
As of publication, The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House streams primarily on Netflix. Streaming availability changes over time and varies by country, so check Netflix and your regional streaming guide for current options.
Yes — Netflix is the primary streaming home for The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House in many regions. Catalogs differ by territory, so confirm availability in your country before subscribing.
The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House has 1 season and 9 episodes, and the series is currently listed as "Ended."