KYOTO--A star geisha from Gion-Kobu, one of the five major “kagai ... For example, she had a kimono made on the motif of ume (Japanese plum) and snow, which is only good for wearing over ...

Opened in 2024 within the Gion Kobu Kaburenjo theatre, this museum offers a rare glimpse into the world of geiko (geisha of Kyoto) and maiko (apprentice geiko).

Welcome, but please have manners There is a fine of 10,000 yen or roughly 100 dollars for taking photos on private Gion streets Signs banning photos were set up in some private alleys on October ...

Disha Patani draped a traditional Kimono on her trip to Kyoto in Japan ... ageing To experience traditional Japanese culture, the Gion district is Kyoto’s renowned geisha area and is worth ...

from the prestigious Gion Higashi hanamachi (or “flower town”) in Kyoto for the Nihongo Fiesta 2025, which ran from Feb. 22 to 23. The head of the Tomikiku okiya, Reiko Tomimori, appeared in a cream ...

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The Japan Kimono Museum, which opened its doors on Oct. 7, features rare kimono made between the Edo Period (1603-1867) and the early Showa Era (1926-1989). Its collection is comprised of around ...