京都烏丸五条観光案内所

On my day off, or in-between the lessons, my Okasan (お母さん, female owner of Yakata) and Oneisan (お姉さん, mentor Geiko) used to take me to...

Oheya-mimai (お部屋見舞) is a gift for Maiko (舞妓) or Geiko (芸妓) during the dance performance in theaters. We receive many Oheya-mimai, such as...

Many of my readers might know a lot about Chikurin no Komichi (竹林の小道, Bamboo forest walkway) at the Arashiyama (嵐山) district. However, I...

Fujinomori Shrine (藤森神社), known for its benefit of luck in battle or competition, has two hydrangea gardens on the premises. 3,500...

The other day, I visited Osaka Tennoji Zoo. The weather was very fine and the site was filled with visitors, mostly sightseers. I took a...

At the historic site called Odoi in the west of Kitano Tenmangu shrine, fresh greenery of young maple leaves are now very beautiful. The...

This year again, I went to the Arashiyama district to take pictures of cherry blossoms. Cherry trees bloomed earlier than usual and gone...

Kawadoko, Summer Dining Floor over the River, in Kibune At the Kibune district, deep north of Kyoto, summer dining floors over the river...

People often ask, ”Why Maiko (舞妓) put on such a heavy makeup all in white?" To answer the question, my Oneisan (お姉さん, mentor Geiko)...

At Ozashiki (お座敷, Maiko banquet), we often play games called Ken (拳). Among the many kinds of ken games, the most popular one must be Jan...

Currently, Washoku or Japanese cuisine, has been a worldwide trend. In fact, Washoku has become one renowned brand. Especially, Washoku...

This year, we had the cherry blossom season one week earlier than the average year. Now Kyoto is filled with a romantic mood. Even on one...

Sanzai (さんざい) is an adjective for a Ozashiki (お座敷, dinner party with Geiko and Maiko) where the customers dance and sing with Maiko (舞妓)....

picture：http://www.pref.kyoto.jp/plant/ At Kyoto Prefectural Botanical Garden, 450 cherry trees, such as Somei Yoshino (染井吉野) and Beni...

It's a well-known fact that there are some places in Kyoto where first time customers are not accepted unless they have introductions....

Hirano Shrine (平野神社) is the most renowned spot in Kyoto for cherry blossom viewing. Celebrating the season of full blossom, the shrine...

To be honest, I am not good at remembering faces and names of people. I often had troubles with remembering the customers so that I used...

Maruyama Koen (円山公園) is the oldest park in Kyoto. On the premises, there are many spots to see, such as statues of Sakamoto Ryoma (坂本龍馬)...

Hina Ningyo Dolls Displayed at Oike Bettei Branch In the belief that Hina ningyo (雛人形, dolls for Hinamatsuri, 雛祭り) protect children from...

The operation of the Sagano Romantic Train, which had been suspended during the winter, is now restarted. Thursday, March 1 - Saturday,...