Tag: Gion
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Geisha Experience in Kyoto
We will start out by explaining a little about what a geisha is. This is mostly from Japancheapo.com. Known as geiko in Kyoto, geisha are high-class, greatly respected entertainers, who have trained for years in traditional instruments and dance, parlor games and conversation, flower arranging and more. They attend dinners and gatherings at ryōtei (exclusive traditional restaurants) and ochaya (teahouses) and entertain guests…
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Kyoto with Andrew and Dick
Our stalkers have been with us for twelve days in Tokyo and now they want to follow us to Kyoto, there is just no getting rid of these two. We are booked on the Mizuno Shinkansen which is the fastest of the three different bullet trains. We booked a taxi to pick us up and…