Naoyuki

Naoyuki

Mameyo

Mameyo

Toshihana

Toshihana

This is Saikyoji Temple is Otsu city. If you have time, please visit!

This is Saikyoji Temple is Otsu city. If you have time, please visit!

Sakura street by xx573v3xx on Flickr.
It’s May everybody!  May is a good season for tourism in Japan, as there is a big festival. Do you know what it is?

Sakura street by xx573v3xx on Flickr.

It’s May everybody!
May is a good season for tourism in Japan, as there is a big festival. Do you know what it is?

Sayaka as a Maiko back in 2010

Sayaka as a Maiko back in 2010

After a photo session, Fukune and Ayano were playful with the equipment!

After a photo session, Fukune and Ayano were playful with the equipment!

Maiko Umeraku.  This is from a photo session at Kamishichiken Kaburenjo

Maiko Umeraku.
This is from a photo session at Kamishichiken Kaburenjo

Ayano as a Maiko at an Onshukai evening

Ayano as a Maiko at an Onshukai evening

Anonymous asked: I'm going to Japan soon and I was wondering if I can come to a tea ceremony at ichiriki teahouse? are they frequent?

Thank you for the question! Please enjoy your trip!

Unfortunately, I can not give access to the Ichiriki. It is by invitation only from a client with a good and long history with a Gion teahouse.

But the events at Ichiriki are frequent, so if you are lucky, maybe you will catch a Geiko on her way.

Please enjoy your time in Kyoto! And welcome to Japan!