photo by Sakurai Moidori

kyotonanba | March 20, 2010

photo by Sakurai Midori

Exquisite Kyo-Kaiseki in an unique Gion style

kyotonanba | March 18, 2010

Gion Nanba is located in the heart of Geisha town of Gion, just a stone’s throw away from Yasaka Shrine, Kyoto. Yet, it’s hard to find if you don’t know exactly where it’s at.
It is meant to be hidden – a Gion’s tradition to treasure private time and space, escaping from the prominent amusement world.
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Gion festival coming in July

kyotonanba | March 18, 2010

Gion Matsuri (Gion Festival), one of three biggest in Kyoto, as well as one of three biggest festivals in Japan.

Maiko-han (Geisha girls)’s slide show