Interesting places in Kyoto:

Kyoto Gosho		Kyoto Gosho (Imperial Palace)
Heian Shrine		Gion District
Doshisha Girls Junior & High school		Ponto-cho
Shijo Ohashi Bridge		Iglesia Tenrikyo - Kawaramachi Daikyokai
Karasuma Subway Station		Nishiki-koji Market
Kyoto Omiya Palace & Sento Imperial Palace ruin		ANA Hotel Kyoto
Kyoto Hotel Okura		Kyoto Royal Hotel & Spa
Hotel Watazen Ryokan		Hearton Hotel Kyoto
Hotel Fujita Kyoto		Karasuma Kyoto Hotel
Kyoto Kokusai Hotel		Hotel Gimmond Kyoto
Kyoto Brighton Hotel		Kyoto Garden Hotel
Hotel Kyoto Travellers Inn		寺町通 アーケード
Ryozen Kannon

Kyoto (��, Kyoto-shi^?) listen (help�info) is a city in the central part of the island of Honshu, Japan. It has a population close to 1.5 million. Formerly the imperial capital of Japan, it is now the capital of Kyoto Prefecture, as well as a major part of the Osaka-Kobe-Kyoto metropolitan area.

Kyoto offers an incredible number of attractions for tourists, and visitors will probably need to plan an itinerary in advance in order to visit as many as possible.

North-western Kyoto

Visiting the vast temple complexes of north-western Kyoto can take the better part of a day. A suggested itinerary is to take the subway (Karasuma line) to Kitaoji station, and walk west along Kitaoji-dori. Daitokuji, Kinkakuji, Ryoanji and Ninnaji Temples are all on Kitaoji-dori, and about 15-30 minutes' walk apart. En route, you will see the giant "dai" (大) symbol burned on Mt. Daimon-ji, which can be climbed in an hour or so - look for the entrance near Ginkaku-ji (see below). If you're in Kyoto at night on August 16th, look up - you'll see the (大) aflame. Hirano Shrine is a short walk south along Nishioji-dori from Kinkakuji. If you still have time left at the end of the day, take the pleasant electric railway (Keifuku Kitano line) from Omuro to Katabiranotsuji, then take the JR Sagano line from nearby Uzumasa station back to central Kyoto.

• Daitokuji (大徳寺). A small and understated temple complex, boasting several small, secluded subtemples. Daitokuji is the quietest of the temples in north-western Kyoto, and if you visit it at the start of the day, you could virtually have it to yourself. Eight of the twenty-four subtemples open to the public (most days 9am-5pm), and each charges an admission fee (around ¥400). The highlight of the subtemples is Daisen-in, located on the northern side of the temple complex, which has a beautiful Zen garden without the crowds of Ryoanji Temple. Koto-in is particularly noted for its maple trees, which are beautiful in autumn. .

• Kinkaku-ji (金閣寺). The Temple of the Golden Pavilion, formally known as Rokuonji (鹿苑寺), is the most popular tourist attraction in Kyoto. The pavilion was originally built as a retirement villa for Shogun Ashikaga Yoshimitsu in the late 12th century, and converted into a temple by his son. However, the pavilion was burnt down in 1950, by a young monk who had become obsessed with it. (The story became the basis for Yukio Mishima's novel .) The pavilion was rebuilt to look even more garish than before - extending the gold leaf covering it to the lower floor. The beautiful landscaping and the reflection of the temple on the face of the water make for a striking sight, but keeping the mobs of visitors out of your photos will be a stern test for your framing abilities (and a dilemma for your photographic honesty). Get there early if you can to beat the school groups. Visitors follow a path through the moss garden surrounding the pavilion, before emerging into a square crowded with gift shops. It's only a short walk from Ryōan-ji (below), making for an easy pairing (and study in contrasts). Open daily 9am-5pm, admission ¥400. or .

• Hirano Shrine (平野神社). A small shrine, which is an especially popular destination during the cherry blossom season, setting up amusement and food stalls. A small park of cherry trees next to the shrine is hung with lanterns and drawings by local schoolchildren. Sufficiently far off the tourist trail to be worth a look. Admission is free. .

• Ryōan-ji (竜安寺). Famous for its Zen garden, which is considered to be one of the most notable examples of the "dry-landscape" style. Surrounded by low walls, an austere arrangement of fifteen rocks sits on a bed of white gravel. That's it: no trees, no hills, no ponds, and no trickling water. Behind the simple temple that overlooks the rock garden is a stone washbasin called Tsukubai said to have been contributed by Tokugawa Mitsukuni in the 17th century. It bears a simple but profound four-character inscription: "I learn only to be contented". There is a fantastic boiled tofu (湯豆腐 yudōfu) restaurant on the grounds, which you should be able to find by following the route away from the rock garden and towards the exit. It is slightly expensive, but serves delicious, traditional tofu dishes. The rest of the grounds are worth a look too - particularly the large pond. Open daily 8am-5pm (Mar-Nov), 8.30am-4.30pm (Dec-Feb). Admission ¥500. .

• Ninnaji (仁和寺). Another large temple complex which is often overlooked by tourists. Admission to the grounds is free, allowing visitors to view the 17th century five-storey pagoda, and the plantation of dwarf cherry trees (which are always the last to bloom in Kyoto, in early-mid April). However, visitors shouldn't miss the temple itself, which demands an admission fee of ¥500, and features some beautifully painted screen walls, and a beautiful walled garden. In the hills behind the temple, there is a delightful miniature version of the renowned in Shikoku, which takes an hour or two (rather than a month or two). This can provide a delightful end to a day of looking at tourist attractions. Open daily 9am-4.30pm. .

• Jingoji (神護寺). An overlooked gem among Kyoto temples, it is an ideal place to visit for those wanting to escape the tourist hordes. It is located in Mt. Takao in the north-western corner of Kyoto. In front of Kyoto Station, take JR Bus bound for Takao/Keihoku and get off at Yamashiro Takao Station (free with JR Pass), walk down a flight of winding stairs, cross a small bridge, and walk up for about ten minutes. Make sure you walk all the way to the back of the temple ground to a commanding view of the Kiyotaki River below wedged between two hills; here you can buy clay disks, which you throw down the mountain after making a wish. The temple is especially lovely in the fall, when the leaves all turn colors. Admission fee: 500 yen. Open: 9AM-4PM.

Western Kyoto

The Arashiyama (嵐山) area to the west of the city is dismissed in most Western guidebooks in a brief paragraph suggesting "other attractions". However, the area is rightfully very popular with Japanese tourists, and is well worth a visit. To get here, take the JR Sagano line from Kyoto station to Saga Arashiyama, or take the Hankyu Line from the city center to Katsura, and change to the Hankyu Arashiyama Line.

• The walk through a forest of bamboo to Nonomiya Shrine and Okochi Sanso (a traditional house, previously occupied by a Japanese silent screen legend), is a real highlight of a visit to Kyoto. No admission fee for the shrine, ¥1000 for Okochi Sanso (price includes a cup of matcha, traditional Japanese tea, in the tea garden).

• Feeding the macaque monkeys atop the mountain in Iwatayama Monkey Park, to the south of the river, is worth the entrance fee (and the demanding climb!). Don't bring food up with you, though - peanuts are on sale inside the shack on top of the mountains, and the monkeys are well aware of it. There's a pond next to the shack, and the monkeys seem particularly fond of the keeper's motorcycle, which is usually parked there. There's ¥500 admission fee to enter the park; peanuts cost extra, but you know the monkeys appreciate it.

• Just outside Saga Arashiyama station is the 19th Century Hall - a museum covering the unlikely combination of steam locomotives and pianos. Probably best to look at it from the outside, and listen to the amusing tinny music it blasts out.

• The picture-esque Togetsukyo Bridge spans the Hozu River, which usually has at least a bit of water in it. If you're interested in a cruise down the river, you won't have to look far - small and large boats, both rowed and motored, are waiting on either side of the river. Be sure to confirm how far and how long the trip goes, though. Some are as long as two hours, and others will do a quick turnaround in less then twenty minutes.

• Tenryu-ji (8:30am-5:30pm Mar-Oct, to 5pm Nov-Feb; admission ¥600) is a and the main temple of the Rinzai sect of Buddhism in Kyoto; it's also considered one of Kyoto's Five Great Zen Temples. Tenryu-ji was founded in 1334, but the current buildings all date from the last century - pleasant, but unremarkable. However, there is a lovely garden and pond, designed by the Zen master Musō Soseki, that is worth a look. The main gate is just beyond the busy intersection with the Togestu-kyo bridge.

• Otagi Nenbutsu-ji (愛宕念仏寺) is omitted from virtually all guidebooks, but it's one of the true unknown gems of Kyoto. It was founded in the eighth century, and went through an unlucky patch for a millennium or so; by turns it was destroyed by flood, fire and typhoon, and had to move location a few times. Today, it sits in seclusion, far away from anything else. Two fierce statues guard the entrance. Once you're through the gate, though, you'll find over 1200 small (knee-to-waist high) statues, each with its own unique character - you'll see a cheerful boxer near the entrance, but you could spend hours checking out the rest, and you'll do it in relative seclusion, since this is well away from the tourist trail. The statues were carved in 1981 by amateurs under the direction of master sculptor Kocho Nishimura. Moss and forest have begun to reclaim the area, and if you've ever wondered what would look like crossed with Japanese , this is your chance. By bus, take #72 from Kyoto station to Otagidera-Mae, or within Arashiyama, catch #62 or #72.

Central Kyoto

• Nijō Castle (二条城). Certainly one of the highlights of Kyoto. The series of ornately-decorated reception rooms within the Ninomaru complex is particularly impressive, and known for its "nightingale floors" - wooden flooring which makes bird-like squeaking sounds when stepped on. From the donjon of the inner castle, you can get good views over the castle layout, and the rest of the city. Open daily, 8.45am-5pm, with last admission at 4pm. Admission ¥600. .

• The Imperial Park is a large, peaceful area in the centre of Kyoto, centred around the Imperial Palace. The Palace itself is only open to visitors on pre-booked guided tours - English tours take place at 10am and 2pm Monday-Friday, and bookings must be made at the Imperial Household Agency, located to the west of the palace complex. The Palace is a reconstruction, though, and the Emperor doesn't actually spend much time there; don't consider it a priority. However, if you're in Kyoto for an extended amount of time, the park can make for a very pleasant afternoon, and it's large enough to let you forget the noise of the city outside the walls. It's home to 50,000 trees, including cherry, plum and peach tree orchards.

• The Museum of Kyoto is particularly worthwhile if you have a burning interest in ancient pottery, otherwise not really worth a visit. Open daily 10am-8.30pm. Admission ¥500. Located on Takakura-dori. .

• Higashi and Nishi Honganji Temple are currently under construction, which is expected to be completed in 2008. The majestic main hall of Higashi Honganji, said to be the largest wooden structure in the world, can accomodate up to 5,000 people and is the headquarter of the Shinju Sect of Buddhism. From Kyoto Station, Higashi Honganji is a five-minute walk; Nishi Honganji, a 15-minute walk.

• Toji Temple is an oasis of calm near central Kyoto. Its pagoda is the tallest wooden structure in Japan. There are also flea markets at various times of the month.

• Kyoto Tower, just north of Kyoto Station. A sightseeing tower that provides views of Kyoto's urban sprawl. Open from 9 AM to 9 PM, adults ¥600.

Eastern Kyoto

Some of the most picturesque parts of Kyoto are located in the eastern region of the city, across the Kamo River. Visiting the main tourist attractions of eastern Kyoto will fill a full day - a suggested itinerary is to work north from Kiyomizu-dera to Ginkakuji, passing through Gion, and visiting Yasaka Shrine and Nanzenji before following the Philosopher's Walk to Ginkakuji.

• Kiyomizu-dera (清水寺). This temple complex, with a spectacular location overlooking the city, is a deservedly popular attraction, approached by either of two tourist-filled souvenir-shop-lined streets, Kiyomizu-zaka or Chawan-zaka. Admission ¥300. Open daily, 6am-6pm. . Highlights of the temple complex include;
  • The main hall's wooden veranda, supported by hundreds of pillars and offering incredible views over the city,
  • Jishu-jinja, the love-themed shrine selling countless charms to help you snag the one you love, and featuring two "love stones" positioned around 18m apart which the lovelorn must walk between with eyes closed to confirm their loved one's affection, and
  • Otowa-no-taki the temple's waterfall, which gives it its name (Kiyomizu literally means 'pure water'). Visitors stand beneath the waterfall, and collect water to drink by holding out little tin cups.
  • mountain hike If you're up for a mountain walk, steer to the right-hand pathway instead of taking the left toward the Jishu-jinja. The path leads through a gate and winds up onto the mountain. You can walk up for a good hour and not reach the end of the path. Has lovely forest and great scenery, and makes for a nice short excursion out of the city traffic.
• Gion district (祇園). The flagstone-paved streets and traditional buildings of the Gion district, located to the north-west of Kiyomizu, are where you're most likely to see geisha in Kyoto, scurrying between buildings or slipping into a taxi. The area just to the north of Shijo-dori, to the west of Yasaka Shrine, is particularly photogenic - particularly around Shinbashi-dori and Hanami-koji. Sannen-zaka ("three-year-slope") and Ninen-zaka ("two-year-slope"), two stepped streets leading off from Kiyomizu-zaka, are also very picturesque - but watch your step, slipping over on these streets brings three or two years' bad luck respectively. At the northern end of Ninen-zaka is Ryozen Kannon, a memorial to the unknown Japanese soldiers who died in World War II, with a 24-meter-tall statue of Kannon. Admission is ¥200, including a lit incense stick to place in front of the shrine.
• Yasaka Shrine at the eastern end of Shijo-dori, at the edge of Gion, is the shrine responsible for Kyoto's main festival - the Gion Matsuri, which takes place in July. The shrine is small in comparison with many in Kyoto, but it boasts an impressive display of lanterns. Admission is free. .
• Maruyama Park is the main center for cherry blossom viewing in Kyoto, and can get extremely crowded at that time of year. The park's star attraction is a weeping cherry tree . Main entrance to the park is through Yasaka Shrine. Admission is free.
• Nanzenji, with its distinctive two-storey entrance gate and aqueduct, is another popular temple in Kyoto, but its larger size means that it doesn't seem as crowded as many of the others. . Open daily, 8.30am-5pm. Walking around the temple complex and along the aqueduct is free, but there are three regions of Nanzenji that you can pay to enter;
  • Sanmon - the two-storey main gate to Nanzenji Temple charges ¥500 for admission, and offers pleasant views over the surrounding area of the city.
  • Nanzen-in Zen Temple - a small, but relaxing temple and moss garden behind the aqueduct, dating back to the 13th century, charges ¥300 for admission, and is probably only worth it if you have a particular interest in Zen Buddhism.
  • Hojo - the abbot's quarters, is a more interesting building, with a small raked gravel garden and some impressive paintings on the sliding doors of the buildings. Admission is ¥500.
• The Philosopher's Walk (哲学の道 ) is the name given to a 2km-long path through north-eastern Kyoto, along which a philosophy professor, Kitaro Nishida, used to frequently walk. It is a surprisingly pleasant and relaxing walk even today, though you will undoubtedly share it with more tourists than Kitaro did. The walk runs south from Ginkakuji beside an aqueduct to Nyakuoji Shrine, many guidebooks suggest that the walk continues further south from there to Nanzenji, but this southerly section of the walk is less consistently signposted. The route passes several temples , notably Honen-in, a beautiful secluded temple with a thatched gate. Suggested for the walk and surrounding area.
• Ginkakuji (銀閣寺, the Silver Pavilion) is at the northern end of the Philosopher's Walk. Much like its golden counterpart at Kinkakuji, the Silver Pavilion is often choked with tourists, shuffling past a scrupulously-maintained dry landscape Zen garden and the surrounding moss garden, before posing for pictures in front of the Pavilion across a pond. its counterpart, however, the Silver Pavilion was never actually covered in silver; only the name had been applied before the plans fell apart. Be sure not to miss the display of ! Admission ¥500. .
• Mt. Daimonji isn't much more than a hill, but it provides a breathtaking (and perhaps the best) view of the city. So if you're in the mood for a hike, this is a pleasant forest walk, taking a little less than an hour. At the summit, you can take a breather and check out the views over the city, or climb the steps and keep hiking through the forest at the top for hours, as long as you don't mind winding up far away from where you started. There's a clearly marked path up the mountain that begins near Ginkakuji. To reach the trailhead, turn left at the gates of Ginkakuji, and, before the stone torii (the iconic gate found throughout Japan), turn right and follow the path upwards. You'll soon be greeted with a map of the hill. If you don't know Japanese, don't worry, just follow everyone up the very-obvious path to the summit.

Back near Kiyomizu-dera and further to the southeast, along the Kamo River, are a few more sights:

• Sanjusangen-do is definitely worth a visit. It was founded in 1164 and became famous for its 1001 beautiful wooden and gold-leaf covered statues of Kannon, goddess of mercy, housed in thirty-three bays (sanjusan = thirty-three, gendo = bays) in the main hall.
• Kyoto National Museum (9:30am - 5:00pm, closed Mondays; admission ¥500) is near Sanjusangen-do, and has a large collection of ancient Japanese sculpture, ceramics, metalwork, painting, and other artifacts. (It's quite similar to the Tokyo National Museum in .) The Museum building is fairly grand, but the statue of Rodin's out front is a bit out of place, as there's no Western art inside. It's seven minutes east of Shichijo Keihan.

Southern Kyoto

Fushimi Inari Shrine (伏見稲荷大社 ). Another of Kyoto's often-overlooked jewels, about twenty-minutes to the south of Kyoto. Dedicated to Inari, the Japanese fox goddess, Fushimi-Inari-taisha is the head shrine for 40,000 Inari shrines across Japan. Stretching 230 meters up the hill behind it are hundreds of bright red (gates). A visitor could easily spend several hours walking up the hillside, taking in the beautiful views of the city of Kyoto and walking through the , which appear luminescent in the late afternoon sun. Countless stone foxes, also referred to as Inari, are also dotted along the path.

Approaching the shrine, local delicacies are sold at the roadside, including barbecued sparrow and (sweetened sushi rice wrapped in fried tofu), which is said to be the favourite food of the fox. Watch your fingers as you go - the fox spirits are said to be able to possess people by slipping through their fingernails.

Admission is free. From the city center, take the Keihan line to the Fushimi Inari station, and the foxes will point you in the right direction.. Be warned, the shrine is located close to and stations, but is nowhere near station! You can also take the JR Nara line from Kyoto station to Inari station, which exits immediately opposite the entrance to the shrine. When you are done walking the entire path, you have to walk through residential streets to get back to the train station; if you get lost, listening for and walking toward the sound of the trains will help guide you there.

Fushimi Castle was a favorite of Toyotomi Hideyoshi. The original was dismantled in 1623, but a 1964 reconstruction went up in its memory with a small museum and gold-lined tea room.

Tofuku-ji To get there, get off on the way to Fushimi-inari shrine at Tofuku-ji station. Large temple complex with many small and beautiful gardens nearby. Famous for its garden, especially in the fall when the leaves turn into all shades from green to red. Not on the top-list of most of western tourists, so especially worth visiting during fall.

Video game giant Nintendo has its world headquarters in southern Kyoto. Sad to say, tours are not offered, and visitors are unlikely even to make it into the lobby; the best you'll be able to do is pose for a photo with the company logo on the plaza in front of the otherwise anonymous building.

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hair / ornament / kabuki / show / winter : maiko (geisha apprentice) kyoto, japan 日本・京都　舞妓 ふく帆さん
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hair / ornament / kabuki / show / winter : maiko (geisha apprentice) kyoto, japan 日本・京都　舞妓 ふく帆さん The colourful ornamental hairpins that decorate the hair of maiko (apprentice geisha) are known as kanzashi. A different kanzashi is worn for each month. Here the maiko Fukuho wears a kanzashi for the month of December. The kanzashi features two tags of white paper, symbolising the wooden maneki signboards which are hung above the entrance to the Minimaza Theatre in Kyoto, Japan during December to display the names of the Kabuki actors who are appearing. During the first week of December maiko visit the theatre and have the tags signed by Kabuki actors. It's usually written that the maiko ask their favourite actors for their signatures. In reality maiko of the same yakata (geisha house) will often have their maneki signed by the same actors. Below the maneki can be seen various lucky items such as a dice, a beckoning cat and a target and arrow. Kyoto was the capital of Japan from 794 until 1868. It is now the seventh largest city in Japan. In Kyoto geisha are known as geiko and trainee geisha are known as maiko. .


Memoirs of a Geisha : Kyoto, Japan / Japón
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Geisha en Gion, Kioto, Japan / Japón ・日本・京都市・祇園 geiko / kimono / people / japanese girl Los taxis desfilaban por la calle junto a la puerta de atrás del teatro Kaburenjo de Gion Kobu recogiendo a algunas de las geikos/maikos que salían de la última función del Miyako Odori. La mayoría sin embargo desaparecían detrás de alguna esquina o entrando directamente en una de las okiya (casas de geishas) más próximas. ············································································ The taxis paraded down the street next to the back door of Kaburenjo theater in Gion Kobu collecting some of the geiko /maiko who were leaving the last function of Miyako Odori. Most of them just disappeared behind a corner or going directly to one of the closer okiya (geisha houses). Pulsa L para ver sobre negro / Hit L to see on black Pulsa F para marcar como favorita / Hit F to fave


Yasaka no tô pagoda (Hokan-ji Temple) : Gion, Kyoto, Japan / Japón
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Pagoda del templo Hokan-ji en Gion, Kyoto, Japan / Japón・日本・京都市・八坂の塔 temple / buddhism / sunset / night / blue hour / yellow EXPLORE Oct 10, 2010 #295 Fundado en el año 589, Hokan-ji es el templo budista más antiguo de Kioto y una de las principales atracciones del barrio de Gion. Está dedicado a los cinco budas Dhyani y en la actualidad destaca gracias a su pagoda de 46 metros, atrapada entre casas residenciales y angostos callejones. ············································································ Founded in 589, Hokan-ji is the oldest buddhist temple in Kyoto and one of the main attractions of Gion. It's dedicated to the five Dhyani buddhas and currently are highlighted by a 46-meter pagoda, trapped between residential houses and narrow alleys. Pulsa L para ver sobre negro / Hit L to see on black Pulsa F para marcar como favorita / Hit F to fave


The Path of Nene
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That is the actual name of the main cobbled street to which this narrow path leads to. It is named after Nene, who was no other than the wife of Toyotomi Hideyoshi, one badass Japanese warrior who effectively put an end to the Sengoku period of Japan. Also known as the warring states period (which as you know, was pretty much like a bloody -battle royale- that had almost all Japanese warlords fighting against each other throughout two centuries). After Hideyoshi died, Nene became a nun and adopted the name of Kodai-in and in 1605 she founded the temple of Kodai-ji, which is located next to this road. If you are interested in traditional Japan then don't forget to stop over at Miyako Style for everything you want to know about Kyoto: the capital of bushido, zen, old legends and the highest density of convenience stores per square meter all over Japan.


Kyoto Raiders
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Some seven years ago I had the chance to be a university student for one year in Kyoto, and trust me, once you have checked up on your list a good deal of all of the Old Capital's specialties like temples, shrines, festivals, food, maikos, castles, streets, and they all start to be a part of your everyday life, then... you start wondering yourself about: what is next to discover? My answer still is: WILDLIFE You wouldn't believe all the species of crazy animals roaming around Japan's most beautiful city: eagles, falcons, rabbits, carps, fancy cats and dogs, turtles, reptiles, snakes, yakuzas, rodents... you name it! Kyoto has them all! For more cool stuff about Kyoto go to Miyako Style


walking / people / japanese / street / girls : maiko (geisha apprentices), kyoto japan / canon EF 85mm f1.8
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walking / people / japanese / street / girls : maiko (geisha apprentices), kyoto japan / canon EF 85mm f1.8 舞妓 ふく紘さん　 Dressed in formal, black kimono maiko (apprentice geisha) from the Miyagawa-cho district of Kyoto, Japan visit tea houses and teachers to wish them a happy new year. In front the maiko Fukuhiro with Fukue, Fukuho and Fukuya behind. Kyoto was the capital of Japan from 794 until 1868. It is now the seventh largest city in Japan. In Kyoto geisha are known as geiko and trainee geisha are known as maiko.


Ponto-cyo in the morning
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Kyoto, Japan I catch a cold and have lain at home if usual though am time to do the photo to taking. The photo is up-loaded by another piece tonight because it is boring. 風邪を引いて外に写真を撮りにいけず家でゴロゴロしてます・・・ たいくつなので、もう1枚写真をアップします。。。 ボツにした写真を一気にRAW現像して来週アップしようかなと思ってますが、 ボツにした写真なのでたいした写真は出てきません＾＾


Nihongami 日本髪 ---Traditional Hair Style in Japan---
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These two girls are Maiko who come from Gion town, Kyoto. I went to Heian-jingu shrine to watch the various dances on April 16. Many maiko girls gathered there from Ponto-cho, Gion-Kobu, Gion-Higashi and Miyagawa-cho that are very traditional towns of Kyoto. Many thousands of visitors and tourists could watch their beautiful dances on the special stage. It was admission free. Of course I was enjoyed it !! Located : Heian-jingu shrine in Kyoto. April 16, 2011. 平安神宮奉納舞


Maiko Odori
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A very popular Maiko event has been held on every Sunday in Miyako-Messe Hall, Kyoto. From PM2:00 till PM3:00, we can see 3 kinds of Maiko Traditional Dances ''Odori'' there, and these ''Odori'' that performed by two Maiko girls are all fantastic. When you coming to Kyoto, I hope you must go to the hall. Ponto-cho Maiko : Mitsuna san 先斗町舞妓　光菜さん Located : Miyako-Messe Hall in Okazaki, Kyoto. 京都市勧業館みやこめっせ


red / smile / friends / spring / beautiful : maiko (geisha apprentice), kyoto japan / canon 7d EF 85mm f1.8　　日本・京都 舞妓
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red / smile / friends / spring / beautiful : maiko (geisha apprentice), kyoto japan / canon 7d EF 85mm f1.8　　日本・京都 舞妓 A smile from the maiko (apprentice geisha) Mamehana and Mameteru sheltering from the spring rain in the picturesque Shinbashi area of Gion, Kyoto. Kyoto was the capital of Japan from 794 until 1868. It is now the seventh largest city in Japan. In Kyoto geisha are known as geiko and trainee geisha are known as maiko.


The neck of a maiko
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Sometimes if one is lucky then one can meet a maiko or geisha in the small streets of Gion in Kyoto. Like this one who was so kind to wait for a few moments so that people like me could take some pictures of her :) See also my latest photos You can see this also here: www.ipernity.com/doc/manganite/484538


Last Light on Kyoto
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Kiyomizu (清水寺) overlooks Kyoto from the east. This Budhist temple dates back to 798 AD and the current buildings were constructed in 1633 AD. Apparently not a single nail was used in the construction of these structures. The site is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Single RAW exposure with stacked 2 & 3 stop soft grad ND filters. [ | Japan (日本) | ]


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Japan 舞妓 ふく帆さん　 The maiko (apprentice geisha) Fukuho Together with other maiko and geiko (geisha) of the Miyagawa-cho district, Fukuho was visiting tea houses and teachers to wish them a happy new year. Kyoto was the capital of Japan from 794 until 1868. It is now the seventh largest city in Japan. In Kyoto geisha are known as geiko and trainee geisha are known as maiko. 京都 / 日本 / beauty / portrait / people


Maiko walking in Gion
Made by Eric Flexyourhead
I met at Hankyu Omiya Eki and went on a big, but very rainy, Kyoto sanpo. Thankfully, Teruhide-san is an excellent guide and we had a fantastic time despite getting a bit soaked (always a good reminder of how great the E-3's weather sealing is). Thanks for an outstanding day in Kyoto, Teruhide-san! I look forward to meeting up again... whether in Kansai or Canada! Arigatou gozaimasu! Gion, Kyoto. October 2, 2009.


couple / vintage / culture / kimono / traditonal : geiko (geisha) kotoha, kyoto japan　芸妓 琴葉さん　日本・京都
Made by momoyama
couple / vintage / culture / kimono / traditonal : geiko (geisha) kotoha, kyoto japan　芸妓 琴葉さん　日本・京都 On her second day as a geiko (geisha) Kotoha is led through the Gion district to greet people. Kyoto was the capital of Japan from 794 until 1868. It is now the seventh largest city in Japan. In Kyoto geisha are known as geiko and trainee geisha are known as maiko.


umbrella / travel / culture / traditional / japanese : maiko (geisha apprentice), kyoto japan 　舞妓 孝ひな　日本・京都
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umbrella / travel / culture / traditional / japanese : maiko (geisha apprentice), kyoto japan 　舞妓 孝ひな　日本・京都 Maiko (apprentice geisha) Takahina shelters from the rain under a red umbrella Kyoto was the capital of Japan from 794 until 1868. It is now the seventh largest city in Japan. In Kyoto geisha are known as geiko and trainee geisha are known as maiko.


Maiko and Geiko on a float
Made by kamomebird
They are Geiko and Maiko girls come from Gion Higashi Hanamachi town, and are riding on the flower float to take part in the parade of ''The Gion Marsuri Festival''. After the parade, they performed The Komochi Odori on the special stage in Yasaka Shrine. Thousands of spectators massed along the streets to watch the parade. Located : Yasaka Shrine, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto. July 24, 2011.


Kimono
Made by kamomebird
Young women these days don't put on the ''Kimono'' though the Kimono is traditional clothes in Japan. The Kimono is expensive and luxury, in addition it is difficult to put it on for oneself and needs someone help when a sash ''Obi'' is tighten. Located : In a Kimono store ''Kurochiku'' on Shinmachi-Dori Street, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto. July 17, 2011. 京都・祇園祭山鉾巡行


Kyoto, Japan : Tomitae's Debut　祇園東舞妓 富多愛さん
Made by momoyama
Tuesday, 11th October. From the Tomikiku tea house and yakata in the Gion Higashi district, congratulations to Tomitae who debuted as a maiko (apprentice geisha) today. She's from the city of Himeji and is 16 years old. Wearing a formal, black kimono she makes her way round the Gion Higashi district to pay courtesy calls on tea houses and shops accompanied by an otokoshi.


Kyoto - Maiko
Made by GlobeTrotter 2000
Maiko is a Japanese word for dancing girl and is an apprentice geisha. Kyoto is considered by many to be where the geisha tradition is the strongest today, including Gion Kobu. The geisha in these districts are known as geiko. The Tokyo hanamachi of Shimbashi, Asakusa and Kagurazaka are also well known. Explored: Highest Position: 435