Gion, most famously known for its active Giesha district, is located around Shijo Dori between the Yasaka Shrine in the east and the Kamo River in the west.
This street and its side alleys are lined with traditional wooden Machiya houses many of which now function as restaurants.
These restaurants serve highly skilled, beautifully presented Kyoto style Kaiseki (Japanese haute cuisine).
Amongst the restaurants and shops are a number of Ochaya (teahouses), the most exclusive and expensive of Kyoto's dining establishments.
These tea houses are where guests are entertained by Geiko (Geisha) and Maiko (Giesha apprentices).
Many locals and visitors to Gion hope to see and possibly capture the sight of a Geiko or Maiko via camera lense.
These made up white skinned doll faces can be seen on their way to or from an Ochaya in the evenings or while running errands during the day.
As expert hostesses, Geiko and Maiko ensure everyone's enjoyment by engaging in light conversation, serving drinks, leading drinking games and performing traditional music and dance.
Despite some beliefs, they aren't prostitutes, some may be but if they were, it wouldn't be known anyways.
Dining with a Gieko or Maiko is very expensive !* worth it ? I don't think so.
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| Japanese ladies in traditional Kimonos |
Dinner time !!!
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