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The lovestone

Kiyomizu Temple

Kiyomizu Temple

Kenninji Temple

Maruyama Park

Heian Jingu Shrine

Toji Temple

Ninna-Ji Temple

Shirabyoshi dancer

Hanagasa processing

Gyoganji Temple

Otagi Nembutsu-Ji Temple

Otagi Nembutsu-Ji Temple

Jidai Matsuri Festival

Local beauty in Kimono

Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine

Hojuji Temple

Tenjuan Sub-Temple

Daitoku-Ji Temple

Heian Jingu Shrine

Saihô-Ji

Kiyomizu-Dera Temple

Monk at Kiyomizu-Dera Temple

In front of the Toyokuni Shrine

Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine under snow

Kinkaku-ji, the Golden Pavilion under snow

Miyagawa-Cho

OHina Sama doll at the Hojuji Temple

Kitano Tenmangu Shrine

Maiko around Miyagawa-Cho

Hirano Jinja Shrine

Hirano Jinja Shrine

Miyagawa-Cho

Miyagawa-Cho

Shimogamo Jinja

Fujinomori Shrine

Gion Matsuri

Gion Matsuri

Gion Matsuri

Daimonji in Nara

Ukai Cormorant Fishing

Miyagawa-Cho

Jidai Matsuri

Tomoe Gozen during the Jidai Matsuri

Renge-Ji Temple

Tenjuan Garden

Selfie around the Nanzen-Ji Temple

Gio-Ji Temple

Honen-In Temple

Imakumano Kannon-Ji Temple

Miyagawa-Cho

Maiko photo Shoot

Maiko photo Shoot

Maiko photo Shoot

Garden of the abbot, Nanzen-Ji Temple

Maiko, a flower in the middle of flowers

Around Harajuku, Tokyo, Japan

Yoshino, Japon

Parc Maruyama Koen, Kyoto, Japon

Château Nijo-jo, Kyoto, Japon

Château Nijo-jo, Kyoto, Japon

Gyoen, Kyoto, Japan

Maiko, a flower in the middle of flowers

Arashiyama, Kyoto, Japan

Arashiyama, Kyoto, Japon

Temple ToJi, Kyoto, Japon

Cherry blossom along the banks of the Kamogawa

Ouka Matsuri (fête des cerisiers) au temple Hirano, Kyoto, Japon

Cerisiers Omuro au Temple Ninna-Ji, Kyoto, Japon

Sanctuaire Kitano Tenmangu, Kyoto

Along the Philosopher's Path, Kyoto

Along the Philosopher's Path, Kyoto

Hanami, Cherry Blossom at Hirano Jinja Shrine, Kyoto

Haradani - cherry garden, Kyoto

Haradani - cherry garden, Kyoto

Cherry Blossom at Hirano Jinja Shrine, Kyoto

Cherry Blossom at Hirano Jinja Shrine, Kyoto

Ninna-Ji Temple, Kyoto

Tea Ceremony by Geiko, Kitano Tenmangu Shrine, Kyoto

Toyokuni Jinja, Kyoto

Family photo souvenir during the cherry blossom season at the Kyoto Gossho, the Imperial Palace, Kyoto

Light-Up at Toji Temple during the Hanami season, Kyoto

The Romance Train - Hanami season around Arashiyama, Kyoto

Another selfie during the Hanami season around the Keage Incline, Kyoto

Hanami around Nanzen-Ji, Kyoto

Hanami party by night in the Maruyama Koen Park, Kyoto

Hanami party by night in the Maruyama Koen Park, Kyoto

Light-Up at Kiyomizu Dera Temple, Kyoto

Hanami party by night at Hirano Jinja, Kyoto

Kiyomizu-Dera Temple, Kyoto

Somei Yoshino variety, Sakura around Ninna-Ji Temple, Kyoto

"Fugenzo" Variety, Sakura around Ninna-Ji Temple, Kyoto

Ume blossoms at Kitano Tenmangu, Kyoto

Ume blossoms at Kitano Tenmangu, Kyoto

Cherry Blossom at the Shôsei-en Garden, Kyoto

Cherry Blossoms at Daigo-Ji Temple, Kyoto

Cherry Blossom at Kamogawa river, Kyoto

Cherry Blossom around Shirakawa, Kyoto

Cherry Blossom around Shirakawa, Gion, Kyoto

Cherry Blossom around Gion Corner, Kyoto

Daikaku-Ji Temple during the cherry blossom season, Kyoto

Maiko walking around Miyagawa-Cho, Kyoto

Maiko around Miyagawa-Cho, Kyoto

Satsueikai with Kimisaki (Honjo Okiya), Miyagawa-Cho, Kyoto

Satsueikai with Kimisaki (Honjo Okiya), Miyagawa-Cho, Kyoto

Satsueikai with Kimisaki (Honjo Okiya), Miyagawa-Cho, Kyoto

Satsueikai with Kimisaki (Honjo Okiya), Miyagawa-Cho, Kyoto

Satsueikai with Kimisaki (Honjo Okiya), Miyagawa-Cho, Kyoto

Satsueikai with Kimisaki (Honjo Okiya), Miyagawa-Cho, Kyoto

Satsueikai with Kimisaki (Honjo Okiya), Miyagawa-Cho, Kyoto

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Photoshoot with Maiko Kimisaki (Honjo Okiya) of Miyagawa-Cho, at

Photoshoot with Maiko Kimisaki (Honjo Okiya) of Miyagawa-Cho, at

Photoshoot with Maiko Kimisaki (Honjo Okiya) of Miyagawa-Cho, at

Photoshoot with Maiko Kimisaki (Honjo Okiya) of Miyagawa-Cho, at

Photoshoot with Maiko Kimisaki (Honjo Okiya) of Miyagawa-Cho, at

Photoshoot with Maiko Kimisaki (Honjo Okiya) of Miyagawa-Cho, at

Photoshoot with Maiko Kimisaki (Honjo Okiya) of Miyagawa-Cho, at

Photoshoot with Maiko Kimisaki (Honjo Okiya) of Miyagawa-Cho, at

Photoshoot with Maiko Kimisaki (Honjo Okiya) of Miyagawa-Cho, at

Photoshoot with Maiko Kimisaki (Honjo Okiya) of Miyagawa-Cho, at

Photoshoot with Maiko Kimisaki (Honjo Okiya) of Miyagawa-Cho, at

Satsueikai with Maiko Kimisaki (Honjo Okiya) of Miyagawa-Cho, at

Satsueikai with Maiko Kimisaki (Honjo Okiya) of Miyagawa-Cho, at

Portrait of maiko Kimisaki (Honjo Okiya) wearing a tenugui, Miya

Portrait of the young and beautiful maiko Kimisaki (Honjo Okiya)

Participating to an Ozashiki Party, Kyoto

Mako Kimisaki (Honjo Okiya) performing at an Ozashiki, Miyagawa-

Mako Kimisaki (Honjo Okiya) performing at an Ozashiki, Miyagawa-

Portrait of Mako Kimisaki (Honjo Okiya), Miyagawa-Cho, Kyoto

Portrait of Mako Kimisaki (Honjo Okiya), Miyagawa-Cho, Kyoto

Portrait of Mako Kimisaki (Honjo Okiya), Miyagawa-Cho, Kyoto

A group of maiko returning home after their evening engagement,

Maiko Kimisaki on her way to an engagement, Miyagawa-Cho, Kyoto

Maiko Kimisaki on her way to an engagement, Miyagawa-Cho, Kyoto

Fukuna san, in studio at Kamanza, Kyoto

Satsueikai with Maiko Fukutama, Kyoto

Photo shoot with Fukutama san, Miyagawa-Cho, Kyoto

Satsueikai with Kimisaki (Honjo Okiya), Miyagawa-Cho, Kyoto

Satsueikai with Geiko Kimiaya, at the Nijo Jinya Inn, Kyoto

Beer Garden at Miyagawa-Cho, Kyoto

Party with Maiko Fukutama, Miyagawa-Cho, Kyoto

"Gokagai" Satsueikai, Genko-an temple, Kyoto

Satsueikai with Maiko Kikusana, MiyagawaSuji, Kyoto

あけましておめでとうございます今年、よろしくお願い申し上げます。 Happy New Year to all. Best wishes for 2019! Bonne et heureuse Année 2019 ! Tous mes voeux !

Gokagai Satsueikai, Kyoto

Satsueikai with Fukunori san, Miyagawa-cho, Kyoto

Ozashiki Party (Rojiusagi), Kyoto

Ozashiki Party (Rojiusagi), Kyoto

Satsueikai with Maiko Kanasue, Miyagawa-Cho, Kyoto

Satsueikai with Maiko Fukusono, Miyagawa-Cho, Kyoto

Satsueikai with Maiko Kimishou, Miyagawa-Cho, Kyoto

Satsueikai with Maiko Kimimoe, Miyagawa-Cho, Kyoto

Photoshoot with Maiko Kikuyae before her erikae (with Yakkô hai

Maiko Toshiemi san before her erikae, Miyagawa-cho, Kyoto

Photoshoot with Maiko Kohatsu (Shigemori Okiya), Miyagawa-cho, K

Photoshoot with Maiko Toshinagi (Komaya Okiya), Miyagawa-Cho, Ky

Photoshoot with Maiko Fukuyuri (Haoriyae Okiya) Miyagawa-cho, Ky

Photoshoot with Maiko Toshieri (Komaya Okiya) during her Misedas

Kyoto, Japan, Aug 2007

Maiko Fumino, during the Hanagasa procession, Gion Matsuri (Ato)

Maiko in Miyagawa-Cho, Kyoto

Maiko Koume on her way to her evening engagement, Miyagawa-Cho,

Maiko in Miyagawa-Cho, Kyoto

Maiko in Miyagawa-Cho, Kyoto

Geiko in Miyagawa-Cho, Kyoto

Maiko, Miyagawa-Cho, Kyoto

Maiko, Miyagawa-Cho, Kyoto

Maiko in Miyagawa-cho, Kyoto

Maiko in Miyagawa-cho, Kyoto

Maiko in Miyagawa-Cho, Kyoto

Maiko in Miyagawa-Cho, Kyoto

Maiko in Miyagawa-Cho, Kyoto

Maiko in Miyagawa-Cho, Kyoto

Maiko around Miyagawa-Cho, Kyoto

Maiko around Miyagawa-Cho, Kyoto

Maiko around Miyagawa-Cho, Kyoto

Maiko around Miyagawa-Cho, Kyoto

Satsueikai with Fukuhana, Kyoto

Satsueikai with Maiko Fukutama, Kyoto

Shin Aisatsu (first event of the year) around Kamishichiken, Kyo

Shigyo Shiki around Miyagawa-Cho, Kyoto

A geiko (geisha) posing in her black kimono, beginning of the ye

Photo shoot with Fukutama san, Miyagawa-Cho, Kyoto

On the way to the ceremony, Pontocho, Kyoto

On the way to the ceremony, Miyagawa-Cho, Kyoto

Satsueikai with Geiko Kimiaya, at the Nijo Jinya Inn, Kyoto

Maiko/Geiko at the Daikakuji Temple, Kyoto

Maiko around Kamishichiken, Kyoto

Maiko Fukuharu (Okatome Okiya) of Gion Higashi

Maiko Fukuharu (Okatome Okiya) of Gion Higashi

Evening with a Maiko, Miyagawa-Cho, Kyoto

Maiko around Miyagawa-Cho, Kyoto

Maiko around Miyagawa-Cho, Kyoto

Maiko around Miyagawa-Cho, Kyoto

Maiko around Miyagawa-Cho, Kyoto

Maiko Koharu (Shigemori Okiya) walking around Miyagawa-Cho, Kyot

Pouring down - A young maiko protects herself while walking arou

Maiko around Miyagawa-Cho, Kyoto

Maiko around Miyagawa-Cho, Kyoto

Beer garden at Miyagawa-Cho, Kyoto

Maiko Fumiyoshi (Yoshifumi Okiya) during the Hanagasa Junko Proc

Maiko around Miyagawa-Cho, Kyoto

Maiko around Miyagawa-Cho, by night, Kyoto

Erikae ceremony of Geiko Koume san, Miyagawa-Cho, Kyoto

Erikae ceremony of Geiko Koume san, Miyagawa-Cho, Kyoto

Photoashoot at Kennin-ji with Maiko Koyoshi san of Shigemori, Mi

Ookini Zaidan Dinner, Kyoto

Maiko Mameryū (Tama Okiya) of Gion Kobu, Maiko Satsueikai, Uji,

Shin Aisatsu in Kamishichiken, Kyoto

Shin Aisatsu (first event of the year) around Kamishichiken, Kyo

Go Kagai Satsueikai, with Kuromontsuki, Kyoto

Hatsuyori in Gion Kobu, Kyoto

Hatsuyori in Gion Kobu, Kyoto

Maiko around Miyagawa-Cho, Kyoto

Maiko around Miyagawa-Cho, Kyoto

Maiko Tomitsuyu of Gion Higashi dancing at the Heian Shrine Reis

"Gokagai" Satsueikai, Genko-an temple, Kyoto

Maiko walking around Miyagawa-Cho, Kyoto

Maiko walking around Miyagawa-Cho, Kyoto

Maiko walking around Miyagawa-Cho, Kyoto

Maiko walking around Miyagawa-Cho, Kyoto

Satsueikai with Geiko Fukucho (Shigemori Okiya), Miyagawa-Cho, K

Satsueikai with Koaki (Minarai), Miyagawa-Cho, Kyoto

Maiko around Miyagawa-Cho, Kyoto

Satsueikai with Geiko Fumika (Yoshifumi Okiya) and Maiko Fukutom

Maiko Toshiemi (followed by her sisters Toshinana and Toshinami)

Maiko Fukutama putting her make-up on, Kyoto

Satsueikai with Maiko Kikusana, MiyagawaSuji, Kyoto

Satsueikai with Maiko Kikusana, MiyagawaSuji, Kyoto

Photoshoot with Maiko Fukune (Kawayoshi Okiya), Miyagawa-Cho, Ky

Photoshoot with Maiko Fukutama (Shigemori Okiya), Miyagawa-Cho,

Photoshoot with Maiko Fukutama (Shigemori Okiya), Miyagawa-Cho,

Portrait of Maiko Kikuyae (Hanafusa Okiya), Miyagawa-Cho, Kyoto

Satsueikai with Maiko Kimisaki (Honjo Okiya) of Miyagawa-Cho, at

Mameryu's Erikae at Gion Kobu, Gion, Kyoto

Portrait of Geiko Satsuki, Chishakuin Temple, Kyoto

PPK Satsueikai, Chushakuin Temple, Kyoto Winner of the Chushak

Portrait of Maiko Ichihiro, Chushakuin Temple, Kyoto

Portrait of Maiko Ichihiro, Chushakuin Temple, Kyoto

Three seated maiko, Chushakuin Temple, Kyoto

Maiko Katsumomo among momiji, Chushakuin Temple, Kyoto

PPK Satsueikai, Chushakuin Temple, Kyoto

Maiko Mamesaya and Momiji colors, Chushakuin Temple, Kyoto

Maiko Mamesaya and Momiji colors, Chushakuin Temple, Kyoto

Satsueikai with maiko Fukutama, Miyagawa-Cho, Kyoto

Satsueikai with Maiko Fukuya (Kawayoshi Okiya), Miyagawa-Cho, Ky

Satsueikai with Maiko Kikusana (Hanafusa Okiya), Miyagawa-Cho, K

Satsueikai with Maiko Kikusana (Hanafusa Okiya), Miyagawa-Cho, K

Shinaisatsu at Kamishichiken, Kyoto

Shinaisatsu around Miyagawa-Cho, Kyoto

Gokagai Satsueikai, Kyoto

Photoshoot with a geiko or maiko from each of the five geisha districts. Geiko Umeha, Geiko Momifuku, Maiko Tomiemi, katsuharu and Kanahisa are being joined by Geiko Toshimana.

Shigyoshiki, Year Opening Ceremony, Pontocho, Kyoto

Geiko and Maiko of Shigemori Okiya, Miyagawa-Cho, Kyoto

Geiko and Maiko of Shigemori Okiya, Miyagawa-Cho, Kyoto

Geiko Fukucho (Shigemori Okiya)

Around Miyagawa-Cho, by night, Kyoto

Ozashiki Party (Rojiusagi), Kyoto

Ozashiki Party (Rojiusagi), Kyoto

Gokagai Satsueikai, Kyoto

Photoshoot with Minarai Fukusono (Shigemori Okiya), Miyagawa-Cho

Just before midnight around Miyagawa-Cho, Kyoto

Around Miyagawa-Cho by night, Kyoto

Satsueikai with Maiko Kikuyae san (Hanafusa Okiya), Miyagawa-Cho

Satsueikai with Maiko Kikusana san (Hanafusa Okiya), Miyagawa-Ch

Maiko dancing at Yasaka Jinja, Gion Mtsuri Festival, Kyoto

Hassaku at Gion Kobu, Kyoto

Satsueikai with Maiko Kanaemi, performing "Kyo no Shiki" (Four e

Satsueikai with Maiko Kanaemi, Miyagawa-Cho, Kyoto

Satsueikai with Maiko Toshinaho of Komaya Okiya, Miyagawa-Cho, K

Satsueikai with Maiko Toshinaho of Komaya Okiya, Miyagawa-Cho, K

Satsueikai with Maiko Chikaharu of Komaya Okiya, Miyagawa-Cho, K

Satsueikai with Maiko Toshiemi of Komaya Okiya, Miyagawa-Cho, Ky

Satsueikai with Maiko Toshiemi of Komaya Okiya, Miyagawa-Cho, Ky

Miyagawa-cho by night under rain, Kyoto

Maiko Kanko (Kawahisa Okiya)

Miyagawa-cho by night under rain, Kyoto

Satsueikai with Maiko Fukusono, performing "Hagi Kikyo", Miyagaw

Satsueikai with Maiko Fukunori, performing "Hagi kikyo" (Jap

Satsueikai with Maiko Fukunori, Miyagawa-Cho, Kyoto

Satsueikai with Maiko Kimishou, Miyagawa-Cho, Kyoto

Satsueikai with Maiko Kimimoe, Miyagawa-Cho, Kyoto

Satsueikai with Maiko Fukuyuri, performing "Usagi" (rabbit), Miy

Satsueikai with Maiko Fukuyuri, Miyagawa-Cho, Kyoto

Satsueikai with Maiko Fukuyuri, Miyagawa-Cho, Kyoto

Satsueikai with Maiko Fukuyuri, Miyagawa-Cho, Kyoto

Two new "minarai" with Handara, making their presentation tour a

Photoshoot with Maiko Kimimitsu (Toshikimi Okiya), Miyagawa-Cho,

Photoshoot with maiko Toshiemi san before her erikae, Miyagawa-c

Maiko Toshiemi before her erikae

Photoshoot with maiko Toshiemi san before her erikae, Miyagawa-c

Photoshoot with Maiko Kimicho (Honjo Okiya), Miyagawa-Cho, Kyoto

Maiko Kanako (Kawahisa Okiya) performing the famous "Kurokami" (Black hair) dance before her erikae, Miyagawa-cho, Kyoto Kanako san is the third maiko to become a geiko (erikae or changing of collar) in Miyagawa-cho.  . . . . .

Photoshoot with Maiko Kanako (Kawahisa Okiya) before her erikae,

Geiko Kikuyae getting ready for her erikae, Miyagawa-cho, Kyoto

Misedashi of Kohatsu and Kotsuru (Shigemori Okiya), Miyagawa-Cho

Tea Ceremony at the Kanikakuni Festival on Shirakawa, Kyoto

Tea Ceremony at the Kanikakuni Festival on Shirakawa, Kyoto

Photoshoot with Maiko Kohatsu (Shigemori Okiya), Miyagawa-cho, K

Photoshoot with Maiko Kohatsu (Shigemori Okiya), Miyagawa-cho, K

Photoshoot with Maiko Kotsuru (Shigemori Okiya), Miyagawa-cho, K

Photoshoot with Maiko Chikasaya (Komaya Okiya), Miyagawa-Cho, Ky

Photoshoot with Maiko Toshinami (Komaya Okiya), Miyagawa-Cho, Ky

Photoshoot with Maiko Toshinagi (Komaya Okiya), Miyagawa-Cho, Ky

Photoshoot with Maiko Toshinana (Komaya Okiya), Miyagawa-Cho, Ky

Erikae of Geiko Kanako (Kawahisa Okiya), Miyagawa-Cho, Kyoto

Photoshoot with Maiko Fukutama (Shigemori Okiya), Miyagawa-cho,

Photoshoot with Maiko Fukutama (Shigemori Okiya), Miyagawa-cho,

Around Miyagawa-Cho, Kyoto

Portrait of the beautiful Geiko Toshiemi (Komaya Okiya) at the S

Portrait of the beautiful Geiko Toshiemi with maiko Mameyui at t

Around Miyagawa-Cho, Kyoto

Maiko Kotsuru (Shigemori Okiya)

Photoshoot with Maiko Fukusono (Shigemori Okiya) Miyagawa-cho, K

Photoshoot with Maiko Fukuyuri (Haoriyae Okiya) Miyagawa-cho, Ky

Maiko Fukuyuri (Horiyae Okiya)

Photoshoot with Maiko Fukuyuri (Haoriyae Okiya) Miyagawa-cho, Ky

Around Miyagawa-Cho by night, Kyoto

Maiko Kohatsu (Shigemori Okiya)

Photoshoot with Maiko Koaki, Miyagawa-cho, Kyoto

Photoshoot with Maiko Koaki, Miyagawa-cho, Kyoto

Photoshoot with Maiko Koaki, Miyagawa-cho, Kyoto

Photoshoot with Maiko Koaki, Miyagawa-cho, Kyoto

Photoshoot with Maiko Koaki, Miyagawa-cho, Kyoto

Photoshoot with Maiko Koaki, Miyagawa-cho, Kyoto

Photoshoot with Maiko Koaki, Miyagawa-cho, Kyoto

Photoshoot with Maiko Koaki, Miyagawa-cho, Kyoto

Photoshoot with Maiko Koaki, Miyagawa-cho, Kyoto

Maiko Katsuharu portrait taken at the tea house of the National

Portrait of Maiko Kosumi at the National Museum, Kyoto

PPK Satsueikai, National Museum, Kyoto

Misedashi of maiko Kimimitsu (Toshikimi Okiya) Miyagawa-Cho, Kyo

Photoshoot with Maiko Toshieri (Komaya Okiya) during her Misedas

Photoshoot with Maiko Fukunori (Shigemori Okiya) Miyagawa-cho, K

Photoshoot with Maiko Fukunori (Shigemori Okiya) performing the

Photoshoot with Maiko Fukuna (Kawayoshi Okiya) performing the da

Photoshoot with Maiko Fukuna (Kawayoshi Okiya) performing the da

Photoshoot with Maiko Fukuna (Kawayoshi Okiya) performing the da

Maiko Fukuna (Kawayoshi Okiya)

Around Miyagawa-Cho by night, Kyoto

Around Miyagawa-Cho by night, Kyoto

Around Miyagawa-Cho by night, Kyoto

Plum flowers at Kitano Tenmangu Shrine, Kyoto

Temple Kitanotenmangu, Kyoto

At the Kitano Tenmangu Shrine, Kyoto

Sanctuaire Kitano Tenmangu, Kyoto

Kitano Tenmangu, Kyoto

Sanctuaire Kitano Tenmangu, Kyoto

First flowers (plum blossom) at the Kitano Tenmangu Shrine, Kyo

The Plum Garden, Kitano Tenmangu Shrine, Kyoto

The Plum Garden, Kitano Tenmangu Shrine, Kyoto

Plum blossom at Kitano Tenmangu Shrine, Kyoto

Plum blossom at Kitano tenmangu Shrine, Kyoto

Plum blossom at Kitano tenmangu Shrine, Kyoto

Ume blossoms at Kitano Tenmangu, Kyoto

Ume blossoms at Kitano Tenmangu, Kyoto

Plum blossoms at Kitano Tenmangu, Kyoto

Shidare Ume flower at Jonangu Shrine, Kyoto

Shidare Ume flower at Jonangu Shrine, Kyoto

Shidare Ume flower at Jonangu Shrine, Kyoto

Ume blossom (plum) at Jonangu Shrine, Kyoto

Ume (plum) blossom at Kitano Tenmangu Shrine, Kyoto

Ume (plum) blossom at Kitano Tenmangu Shrine, Kyoto

Ume (plum) blossom at Kitano Tenmangu Shrine, Kyoto

Ume (plum) blossom at Kitano Tenmangu Shrine, Kyoto

Ume (plum) blossom at Kitano Tenmangu Shrine, Kyoto

Ume (plum) blossom at Kitano Tenmangu Shrine, Kyoto

Plum Blossom at Kitano Tenmangu, Kyoto

Ume blossom (plum) at Jonangu Shrine, Kyoto

Ume blossom (plum) at Jonangu Shrine, Kyoto

Ume blossom (plum) at Jonangu Shrine, Kyoto

Ume blossom (plum) at Jonangu Shrine, Kyoto

Ume blossom (plum) at Jonangu Shrine, Kyoto

Mejori bird (warbling white-eye) and Ume blossom (plum) at Jonan

Day outing in Mie Prefecture to see plum blossom at the Suzuka F

Day outing in Mie Prefecture to see plum blossom at the Suzuka F

Day outing in Mie Prefecture to see plum blossom at the Suzuka F

Day outing in Mie Prefecture to see plum blossom at the Suzuka F

Plum blossom at Kitano Tenmangu Shrine, Kyoto

Plum blossom at Kitano Tenmangu Shrine, Kyoto

Plum blossom at Kitano Tenmangu Shrine, Kyoto

Plum blossom at Kitano Tenmangu Shrine, Kyoto

Plum blossom at Kitano Tenmangu Shrine, Kyoto

Plum blossom at Kitano Tenmangu Shrine, Kyoto

Cherry blossom (Okame Zakura) at Chotoku-ji Temple, Kyoto

Cherry blossom (Okame Zakura) at Chotoku-ji Temple, Kyoto

Cherry blossom (Kanhi Zakura) at Chotoku-ji Temple, Kyoto

Cherry blossom (Kanhi Zakura) at Chotoku-ji Temple, Kyoto

Cherry blossom (Kanhi Zakura) at Chotoku-ji Temple, Kyoto

Cherry blossom (Okame Zakura) at Chotoku-ji Temple, Kyoto

Mejiro bird (warbling white-eye) in Cherry blossom (Okame Zakura

A little Mejiro bird (warbling white-eye) with Kawazu Zakura, C

Kawazu Zakura, Cherry blossoms around Yodo Suiro Waterwork, Kyot

Kawazu Zakura, Cherry blossoms around Yodo Suiro Waterwork, Kyot

Kawazu Zakura, Cherry blossoms around Yodo Suiro Waterwork, Kyot

Kawazu Zakura, Cherry blossoms around Yodo Suiro Waterwork, Kyot

Kawazu Zakura, Cherry blossoms around Yodo Suiro Waterwork, Kyot

Cherry blossoms around the Gosho Park, Kyoto

Cherry blossoms around the Gosho Park, Kyoto

Cherry blossoms around the Gosho Park, Kyoto

A little mejiro ( (warbling white-eye) bird among Cherry blossom

Mejiro bird, (Warbling White Eye) among cherry blossoms around t

Cherry blossoms around the Gosho Park, Kyoto

Hachisuka Zakura, Cherry blossom at Toyokuni Jinja Shrine, Kyoto

Hachisuka Zakura, Cherry blossom at Toyokuni Jinja Shrine, Kyoto

Cherry blossoms near Nijo-jo Castle, Kyoto

Cherry blossoms around Ryuhon-ji Temple, Kyoto

Cherry blossoms around Ryuhon-ji Temple, Kyoto

Cherry blossoms around Hirano Jinja, Kyoto

Cherry blossoms around Hirano Jinja, Kyoto

Cherry blossoms around Suika Tenmangu Kyoto

Cherry blossoms around Suika Tenmangu Kyoto

Cherry blossoms around Hirano Jinja, Kyoto

Cherry blossoms around Gosho, the Imperial Park, Kyoto

Cherry blossoms around Gosho, the Imperial Park, Kyoto

Mejiro bird, (Warbling White Eye) among cherry blossoms around t

Mejiro bird, (Warbling White Eye) among cherry blossoms around t

Cherry blossoms around Gosho, the Imperial Park, Kyoto

Cherry blossoms around Gosho, the Imperial Park, Kyoto

Cherry blossoms around Gosho, the Imperial Park, Kyoto

Cherry blossoms around Gosho, the Imperial Park, Kyoto

Cherry blossoms around Gosho, the Imperial Park, Kyoto

Cherry blossoms around Gosho, the Imperial Park, Kyoto

Ninen Zaka, Kyoto

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Cherry blossoms around Ninen Zaka, Kyoto

Cherry blossom at Shinnyo-do Temple, Kyoto

Large cherry tree blossoming

Cherry Blossoms around Oishi Jinja Shrine, Yamashina, Kyoto

Cherry Blossoms around Oishi Jinja Shrine, Yamashina, Kyoto

Cherry blossom around Daigo-ji Temple, Yamashina, Kyoto

Cherry blossom around Daigo-ji Temple, Yamashina, Kyoto

Cherry blossom around Daigo-ji Temple, Yamashina, Kyoto

Enjoying the cherry blossoms around Maruyama Koen Park, Kyoto

Cherry blossom around Daigo-ji Temple, Yamashina, Kyoto

Cherry blossom around Daigo-ji Temple, Yamashina, Kyoto

Cherry blossom around Daigo-ji Temple, Yamashina, Kyoto

Cherry blossom around Daigo-ji Temple, Yamashina, Kyoto

Cherry blossom around Daigo-ji Temple, Yamashina, Kyoto

Cherry Blossoms under the rain at the Kennin-ji Temple, Kyoto

Cherry Blossoms under the rain at the Kennin-ji Temple, Kyoto

By night around Yasaka no To Pagoda, Kyoto

Cherry Blossoms by night at Kodaiji Temple, Kyoto

ChokushiMon or Messenger Gate of Kennin-Ji Temple, with cherry b

Traditional wedding

Cherry Blossoms season around Kodaiji Temple, Kyoto

Cherry Blossoms around Maruyama Koen Park, Kyoto

Cherry Blossoms along the Kamogawa River, Kyoto

Cherry Blossoms around Maruyama Koen Park, Kyoto

Cherry Blossoms along the Kamogawa River, Kyoto

Cherry Blossoms along the Kamogawa River, Kyoto

Cherry Blossoms along the Kamogawa River, Kyoto

Cherry Blossoms along the Kamogawa River, Kyoto

Cherry Blossoms along the Kamogawa River, Kyoto

Cherry Blossoms along the Kamogawa River, Kyoto

Cherry Blossoms along the Kamogawa River, Kyoto

Cherry Blossoms along the Kamogawa River, Kyoto

Cherry Blossoms along the Kamogawa River, Kyoto

Cherry Blossoms along the Kiyamachi street, Kyoto

Cherry Blossoms along the Kiyamachi street, Kyoto

Cherry blossoms around the Gosho Park, Kyoto

Cherry blossoms around Hirano Jinja, Kyoto

Cherry blossoms around Hirano Jinja, Kyoto

Cherry blossoms around Suika Tenmangu Kyoto

Cherry blossoms around Gosho, the Imperial Park, Kyoto

Honmanji Temple, Kyoto

Cherry blossom around Daigo-ji Temple, Yamashina, Kyoto

Cherry Blossoms under the rain at the Kennin-ji Temple, Kyoto

Cherry Blossoms under the rain at the Kennin-ji Temple, Kyoto

Hirano Jinja Shrine, Kyoto

Cherry blossoms at Sewaritei, Yodo River, Kyoto

Cherry blossoms around Shirakawa, Kyoto

Tatsumi Daimyojin Shrine at Shirakawa, Kyoto

Cherry blossoms around Heian Jingu Shrine, Kyoto

Cherry blossoms around Heian Jingu Shrine, Kyoto

Tenryu-ji Temple, Arashiyama, Kyoto

Nison-in Temple, Arashiyama, Kyoto

Nison-in Temple, Arashiyama, Kyoto

Nison-in Temple, Arashiyama, Kyoto

Seiryo-ji Temple, Arashiyama, Kyoto

Seiryo-ji Temple, Arashiyama, Kyoto

Daikaku-ji Temple, Arashiyama, Kyoto

Daikaku-ji Temple, Arashiyama, Kyoto

Daikaku-ji Temple, Arashiyama, Kyoto

Daikaku-ji Temple, Arashiyama, Kyoto

Daikaku-ji Temple, Arashiyama, Kyoto

Daikaku-ji Temple, Arashiyama, Kyoto

Daikaku-ji Temple, Arashiyama, Kyoto

Hirosawa Ike Pond, Sagano, Arashiyama, Kyoto

Takasegawa canal, Kyoto

Shôsei-en Garden, Kyoto

Shôsei-en Garden, Kyoto

Rokusonnou Jinja Shrine, Kyoto

Rokusonnou Jinja Shrine, Kyoto

Rokusonnou Jinja Shrine, Kyoto

Along the Kamogawa River, Kyoto

Cherry blossoms along a road, Kyoto

Kamigamo Jinja, Kyoto

Ryoan-ji Temple, Kyoto

Ryoan-ji Temple, Kyoto

Taizo-in Temple, Kyoto

Taizo-in Temple, Kyoto

Taizo-in Temple, Kyoto

Taizo-in Temple, Kyoto

Taizo-in Temple, Kyoto

Shoboji Temple, Kyoto

Shoboji Temple, Kyoto

Shoujiji Temple (Hana no Tera), Kyoto

A river of cherry blossoms

A river of cherry blossoms

Yoshiminedera Temple, Kyoto

Yoshiminedera Temple, Kyoto

Yoshiminedera Temple, Kyoto

Yoshiminedera Temple, Kyoto

Takasegawa canal, Kyoto

Katsura Rikyu Imperial Villa, Kyoto

Katsura Rikyu Imperial Villa, Kyoto

Shokin-tei at the Katsura Rikyu Imperial Villa, Kyoto

Katsura Rikyu Imperial Villa, Kyoto

Shugaku-In Imperial Villa in May, Kyoto

The garden of the Shugaku-In Imperial Villa in May, Kyoto

The Tsutenkyo Bridge during the "Ao Momiji" period at Tofukuji T

The Tsutenkyo Bridge during the "Ao Momiji" period at Tofukuji T

Kinkaku-Ji, the Golden Pavilion, Kyoto

The garden of Taizo-In, a sub-temple of the Myoshin-ji Temple, K

The Yoko-in garden of Taizo-In, a sub-temple of the Myoshin-ji m

One of the gardens of the Shugaku-in, Imperial Villa, Kyoto

Shugaku-in, Imperial Villa, Kyoto

Sento Gosho Imperial Palace, Kyoto

Sento Gosho Imperial Palace, Kyoto

The garden at the Sento Gosho Imperial Palace, Kyoto

Looking outside at the garden, Shusuitei tea house, Kyoto Gosho,

Maiko Fukutama (Shigemori Okiya)

The Honden at Okazaki Jinja Shrine in May, Kyoto

The entrance of the Anraku-ji Temple in May, Kyoto

Honen-in Temple, Kyoto

Wedding couple over a bridge

The belfry at Chishakuin Temple, Kyoto

The Kondo central hall of Chishakuin Temple, Kyoto

Hosokawa-shi of the Muromachi Shogunate Period, Jidai Matsuri fe

Jidai Matsuri, Kyoto

Wife of Fujiwara no Tameie

Jidai Matsuri, Kyoto

Jidai Matsuri, Kyoto

Jidai Matsuri, Kyoto

Jidai Matsuri, Kyoto

Jidai Matsuri, Kyoto

Jidai Matsuri, Kyoto

Jidai Matsuri, Kyoto

Jidai Matsuri, Kyoto

Shirakawa-me, Jidai Matsuri

Shirakawa-me, Jidai Matsuri

Jidai Matsuri, Kyoto

Jidai Matsuri, Kyoto

Jidai Matsuri, Kyoto

Kusunoki Masashige (1294 – 1336)

Kusunoki Masashige (1294 – 1336)

Jidai Matsuri, Kyoto

Shizuka Gozen, Jidai Matsuri

Wife of Fujiwara no Tameie

Fūryū Odori, Jidai Matsuri, Kyoto

Jidai Matsuri, Kyoto

Jidai Matsuri, Kyoto

Yodogimi (1567 – 1615), Jidai Matsuri, Kyoto

Shizuka Gozen, Jidai Matsuri

Tomoe Gozen, Jidai Matsuri, Kyoto

Jidai Matsuri, Kyoto

Jidai Matsuri, Kyoto

Jidai Matsuri, Kyoto

Kudaraō Myōshin (737 - 815), Jidai Matsuri, Kyoto

Jidai Matsuri, Kyoto

Jidai Matsuri, Kyoto

Jidai Matsuri, Kyoto

Jidai Matsuri, Kyoto

Shibata Katsuie (1522 – 1583)

Izumo no Okuni (b. 1572)

Ōtagaki Rengetsu (1791 – 1875), Jidai Matsuri, Kyoto

The Seven Ministers (1863), Jidai Matsuri, Kyoto

The Seven Ministers (1863), Jidai Matsuri, Kyoto

Jidai Matsuri, Kyoto

Jidai Matsuri, Kyoto

Jidai Matsuri, Kyoto

Izumo no Okuni (b. 1572)

Toyotomi Hideyoshi’s Procession (1596)

Takigawa Kazumasu (1525 –1586), Jidai Matsuri, Kyoto

Jidai Matsuri, Kyoto

Jidai Matsuri, Kyoto

Jidai Matsuri, Kyoto

Jidai Matsuri, Kyoto

Kusunoki Masashige (1294 – 1336), Jidai Matsuri, Kyoto

Jidai Matsuri, Kyoto

Tomoe Gozen, Jidai Matsuri, Kyoto

Wake no Hiromushi, Jidai Matsuri

Sakanoue no Tamuramaro (758 – 811), Jidai Matsuri, Kyoto

Jidai Matsuri, Kyoto

Jidai Matsuri, Kyoto

Jidai Matsuri, Kyoto

Shirakawa-me, Jidai Matsuri

Jidai Matsuri, Kyoto

Yabusame Archer, Jidai Matsuri, Kyoto

Yamagunitai, a group from the Tanba region of Kyoto who enlisted

Yamagunitai, a group from the Tanba region of Kyoto who enlisted

Jidai Matsuri, Kyoto

Shogun Tokugawa’s Procession to Kyoto, Jidai Matsuri, Kyoto

Toyotomi Hideyoshi’s Procession (1596). Jidai Matsuri, Kyoto

Jidai Matsuri, Kyoto

Tomoe Gozen, Jidai Matsuri, Kyoto

Jidai Matsuri, Kyoto

Omikoshi Portable Shrine Procession, Jidai Matsuri, Kyoto

Omikoshi Portable Shrine Procession, Jidai Matsuri

Omikoshi Portable Shrine Procession, Jidai Matsuri

Yamagunitai, a group from the Tanba region of Kyoto who enlisted

Jidai Matsuri 2019, Kyoto

Katsura-me, Jidai Matsuri

Member of the Yamagunitai, a group from the Tanba region of Kyot

Member of the Yamagunitai, a group from the Tanba region of Kyot

Jidai Matsuri 2019, Kyoto

Jidai Matsuri 2019, Kyoto

Jidai Matsuri 2019, Kyoto

Yamagunitai, a group from the Tanba region of Kyoto who enlisted

Yamagunitai, a group from the Tanba region of Kyoto who enlisted

Takigawa Kazumasu (1525 –1586), Jidai Matsuri 2019, Kyoto

One of the floats illuminated, Yoi-yoi-yoi Yama

Gion Matsuri, Kyoto

Dento-Geino Hono performances, Gion Matsuri

Shirabyoshi Dancer, Dento-Geino Hono performances, Yasaka Jinja

Maiko Fukutama during the Hanagasa Junko Procession, Gion Matsur

Beer Garden Party with maiko and geiko on Shijo Street, Gion Mat

Visitors in Yukata, Gion Matsuri Festival, Kyoto

Late afternoon, the crowd the day before the main procession, o

Maiko dancing at the Gion Matsuri, Kyoto

Participants abroad a float, Gion Matsuri, Kyoto

Musicians parading in the evening, on the day before the main pr

The Naginata Boko float leads the procession every year. Gion M

Pulling one of the large floats during the main procession, Gion

Maiko representing a patron or company work during the Gion Mats

The Fune Hoko Float is turned around by hand, Gion Matsuri, Kyot

Shinko-sai Ceremony, a Mikoshi Procession, during the Gion Matsu

Maiko of Gion Kobu during the Hanagasa Junko procession, Gion Ma

Performer of Sagi Odori (heron dance), participant of the Hanaga

A participant, Gion Matsuri (Ato), Kyoto

Maiko Fumino, during the Hanagasa procession, Gion Matsuri (Ato)

Gion Matsuri (Ato), Kyoto

The Kuronushiyama float during the second procession, Gion Matsu

The Fune Hoko Float during the second procession, Gion Matsuri,

Shrine maidens wearing hanagasa (flower hats) at the Hanagasa Pr

Omukae Chochin Welcoming Lanterns, Gion Matsuri, Kyoto

Omukae Chochin Welcoming Lanterns, Gion Matsuri, Kyoto

Omukae Chochin Welcoming Lanterns, Gion Matsuri, Kyoto

Sagi Odori or Heron Dance, Omukae Chochin Welcoming Lanterns, Gi

Mikoshi Arai Purification, Gion Matsuri, Kyoto

Mikoshi Arai Purification, Gion Matsuri, Kyoto

Mikoshi Arai Purification, Gion Matsuri, Kyoto

Mikoshi Arai Purification, Gion Matsuri, Kyoto

A Shirabyoshi Dancer, Traditional Theatre Performance Dedication

Yamaboko Junko Parade, Gion Matsuri, Kyoto

Yamaboko Junko Parade, Gion Matsuri, Kyoto

Yamaboko Junko Parade, Gion Matsuri, Kyoto

Participants in kimono, Hanagasa Procession, Kyoto

Maiko Hinayuu (Gion Higashi) during the Hanagasa Procession, Kyo

Sagi Odori (heron dance), Hanagasa Junko Procession, Gion Matsur

Ato Matsuri, Yamaboko Junko Procession, Gion Matsuri, Kyoto

Controling the progression of the float, Ato Matsuri, Yamaboko J

One of the numerous participants, Hanagasa Procession, Kyoto

A maiko of Gion Kobu during the Hanagasa Procession, Kyoto

Little Mikoshi for kids, Hanagasa Procession, Kyoto

Sagi Odori (heron dance), Hanagasa Junko Procession, Gion Matsur

Participant of the Hanagasa Junko procession, Gion Matsuri (Ato)

Mikoshi Arai Purification, Gion Matsuri, Kyoto

Taking place during a couple of days, the Hokotate, the float co

Taking place during a couple of days, the Hokotate, the float co

The Naginata-hoko Chigo Shasan at the Yasaka Jinja Shrine, Gion

The Naginata-hoko Chigo Shasan at the Yasaka Jinja Shrine, Gion

A family heirloom on display,Yoi-Yoi-Yama, Gion Matsuri, Kyoto

The day before the main procession, a Yoi-Yama evening, Gion Mat

The Tsuki Hoko float, Yamaboko Junko Procession, Gion Matsuri, K

Yamaboko Junko Procession, Gion Matsuri, Kyoto

Yamaboko Junko Procession, Gion Matsuri, Kyoto

One of the participants, Yamaboko Junko Procession, Gion Matsuri

Yamaboko Junko Procession, Gion Matsuri, Kyoto

Shinko-Sai Ceremony in Gion, Gion Matsuri Festival, Kyoto

Shinko-Sai Ceremony during the Gion Matsuri, Kyoto

A float is beeing built or displayed in one of the streets of th

The Kita-Kannon Yama float during the Yoi-Yama evening, the day

Maiko Fumiyoshi (Yoshifumi Okiya) during the Hanagasa Junko Proc

Sagi Odori (heron dance), Hanagasa Junko Procession, Gion Matsur

One of the participants of the Kanko-Sai procession, Gion Matsur

Kanko-Sai procession, Gion Matsuri, Kyoto

Mikoshi Arai Ritual, at Yasaka Jinja Shrine, Gion Matsuri Festiv

Mikoshi Arai Ritual, on Shijo Street, Gion Matsuri Festival, Kyo

Shinkosai procession, Gion Matsuri, Kyoto

Yamahoko Junko Parade, Ato Matsuri, Kyoto

Mikoshi Arai, Gion Matsuri, Kyoto

Mikoshi Arai ceremony in preparation for the Gion Matsuri, Kyoto

Mikoshi Arai ceremony in preparation for the Gion Matsuri, Kyoto

Family hairloom during the Gion Matsuri Festival, Kyoto

Second parade (Ato Junko), Gion Mtsuri Festival, Kyoto

Second parade (Ato Junko), Gion Mtsuri Festival, Kyoto

Shrine maidens wearing hanagasa (flower hats) at the hanagasa Pr

Waiting at the Yasaka Jinja shrine, Gion Mtsuri Festival, Kyoto

Maiko dancing at the Yasaka Jinja Shrine, Gion Mtsuri Festival,

Sagi Odori (heron dance), Gion Odori

Kanko sai procession, Gion Matsuri Festival

Maiko in Miyagawa-Cho, Kyoto

Maiko in Miyagawa-Cho, Kyoto

Maiko in Miyagawa-Cho, Kyoto

Maiko around Miyagawa-Cho, Kyoto

Maiko in Miyagawa-Cho, Kyoto

Maiko in Miyagawa-Cho, Kyoto

Maiko in Miyagawa-Cho, Kyoto

Arashiyama, Kyoto

Toyokuni Jinja Shrine under the rain, Kyoto

A Maiko walk around Miyagwa-Cho, protected from the rain by a t

Yasaka-no-To by night, during the Hanatarou festival, Gion, Kyot

Rain in Kyoto, Kyoto

Rain in Kyoto, Kyoto

Maiko around Miyagawa-Cho, Kyoto

Rainy day around Miyagawa-Cho, Kyoto

Maiko walking down the street during a rainy day around Miyagawa

Katsura Rikyu Imperial Villa, Kyoto

Maiko walking down the street during a rainy day around Miyagawa

Maiko around Miyagawa-Cho, Kyoto

Maiko around Miyagawa-Cho, Kyoto

Maiko around Miyagawa-Cho, Kyoto

Maiko around Miyagawa-Cho, Kyoto

The old Kyoto by night

Maiko around Miyagawa-Cho, Kyoto

Maiko around Miyagawa-Cho, Kyoto

Bringing a repas under the rain, Miyagawa-Cho, Kyoto

Pouring down - A young maiko protects herself while walking arou

Maiko around Miyagawa-Cho, Kyoto

Maiko around Miyagawa-Cho, Kyoto

Maiko around Miyagawa-Cho, Kyoto

Maiko Around Miyagawa-Cho, Kyoto

Maiko Around Miyagawa-Cho, Kyoto

Around Miyagawa-Cho by night, Kyoto

Around Miyagawa-cho by night when it rains

Miyagawa-cho by night under rain, Kyoto

Miyagawa-cho by night under rain, Kyoto

Around Miyagawa-Cho by night, Kyoto

Around Miyagawa-Cho, Kyoto

The Sanmon Gate under the rain at the Kennin-ji Temple, Kyoto

Maiko around Miyagawa-Cho, Kyoto

Maiko with umbrella around Miyagawa-Cho, Kyoto

Maiko with umbrella around Miyagawa-Cho, Kyoto

Geiko Toshiemi san (Komaya Okiya) performing "Kyo no Shiki" (the

Geiko Toshiemi san (Komaya Okiya) performing "Kyo no Shiki" (the

Geiko Toshiemi san (Komaya Okiya) performing "Kyo no Shiki" (the

Geiko Toshiemi san (Komaya Okiya) performing "Kyo no Shiki" (the

Geiko Toshiemi san (Komaya Okiya) performing "Kyo no Shiki" (the

Geiko Toshiemi san (Komaya Okiya) performing "Kyo no Shiki" (the

Geiko Toshiemi san (Komaya Okiya) performing "Kyo no Shiki" (the

Geiko Toshiemi san (Komaya Okiya) performing "Kyo no Shiki" (the

Geiko Toshiemi san (Komaya Okiya) performing "Kyo no Shiki" (the

Photoshoot with Geiko Toshiemi san (Komaya Okiya), Miyagawa-Cho,

Photoshoot with Geiko Toshiemi san (Komaya Okiya), Miyagawa-Cho,

Photoshoot with Geiko Toshiemi san (Komaya Okiya), Miyagawa-Cho,

Photoshoot with Geiko Toshiemi san (Komaya Okiya), Miyagawa-Cho,

Geiko Toshiemi san (Komaya Okiya) performing "Kyo no Shiki" (the

Geiko Toshiemi san (Komaya Okiya) performing "Kyo no Shiki" (the

Geiko Toshiemi san (Komaya Okiya) performing "Kyo no Shiki" (the

Geiko Toshiemi san (Komaya Okiya) performing "Kyo no Shiki" (the

Geiko Toshiemi san (Komaya Okiya) performing "Kyo no Shiki" (the

Geiko Toshiemi san (Komaya Okiya) performing "Kyo no Shiki" (the

Geiko Toshiemi san (Komaya Okiya) performing "Kyo no Shiki" (the

Geiko Toshiemi san (Komaya Okiya) performing "Kyo no Shiki" (the

Geiko Toshiemi san (Komaya Okiya) performing "Kyo no Shiki" (the

Geiko Toshiemi san (Komaya Okiya) performing "Kyo no Shiki" (the

Geiko Toshiemi san (Komaya Okiya) performing "Kyo no Shiki" (the

Photoshoot with Geiko Toshiemi san (Komaya Okiya), Miyagawa-Cho,

Photoshoot with Geiko Toshiemi san (Komaya Okiya), Miyagawa-Cho,

Photoshoot with Geiko Toshiemi san (Komaya Okiya), Miyagawa-Cho,

Portrait of the beautiful Geiko Toshiemi

Maiko Koeri

Gokagai Photoshoot at Shôsei-en garden, Kyoto

Portrait of Maiko Katsuharu

Portrait of the beautiful Geiko Toshiemi

Portrait of Maiko Katsuhar

Portrait of the beautiful Geiko Toshiemi

Portrait of Maiko Koeri

Portrait of the beautiful Geiko Toshiemi

Portrait of Geiko Sayaka

Portrait of the beautiful Geiko Toshiemi

Geiko Sayaka

Portrait of the beautiful Geiko Toshiemi

Portrait of Maiko Kosumi

Portrait of the beautiful Geiko Toshiemi

Portrait of Maiko Kosumi

Portrait of the beautiful Geiko Toshiemi

Portrait of Maiko Kosumi

Portrait of the beautiful Geiko Toshiemi

Portrait of Geiko Sayaka

Maiko Mameyui san at the Shôsei-en garden, Kyoto

Portrait of Geiko Sayaka

Portrait of the beautiful Geiko Toshiemi with Maiko Mameyui

Portrait of Maiko Katsumomo

Maiko Koeri at the National Museum, Kyoto

Portrait of Maiko Katsumomo and Katsuharu

Maiko Katsuharu portrait

Maiko Katsumomo, Koeri, Kosumi and Katsuharu with Geiko Sayaka

Maiko Katsuharu portrait

Okobo sandals

Portrait of Maiko Koeri

The beautiful GeikoToshiemi

Portrait of Geiko Sayaka

GeikoToshiemi performing a dance

Geiko Sayaka

Gokagai Photoshoot at Shôsei-en garden, Kyoto

Portrait of Maiko Kosumi

Portrait of GeikoToshiemi

Portrait of Maiko Kosumi

Portrait of GeikoToshiemi

Portrait of Geiko Sayaka

Portrait of the beautiful GeikoToshiemi

Portrait of Geiko Sayaka

Portrait of the beautiful GeikoToshiemi

Portrait of Maiko Katsumomo

GeikoToshiemi

Portrait of Maiko Katsumomo and Katsuharu

Portrait of the beautiful GeikoToshiemi

Maiko Katsumomo, Koeri, Kosumi and Katsuharu with Geiko Sayaka a

Portrait of GeikoToshiemi

Okobo sandals

Maiko Mameyui san at the Shôsei-en garden

Portrait of Maiko Kosumi

GeikoToshiemi with maiko Mameyui

Three seated maiko

Portrait of Geiko Satsuki

Portrait of Maiko Ichihiro

Portrait of Maiko Ichihiro

Maiko Katsumomo among momiji

Maiko Mamesaya and Momiji colors

Chushakuin Temple, Kyoto

Maiko Mamesaya and Momiji colors

Maiko Mamesaya and Momiji colors

Maiko Mamesaya and Momiji colors

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