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Tips 1 - 7 of 7 Kyoto Local Customs
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There are many Shinto temples and shrines where travellers are welcomed. At some of these shrines visitors are may leave personal or special wishes for a small donation.
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It is said that there are between 100 and 150 Maiko and Geisha in Kyoto so if your intent on seeing one, without going through the complex process of official introductions and paying a wad of cash, you may have some luck if you hang out in the Gion district or around Ponto Cho. I spotted my first Geisha in a black taxi, riding shotgun & looking downcast, with two old Japanese businessmen in the back seat. It was a pretty exciting moment. If you don't have the time to hang around these areas you may want to try going to a photo studio which specializes in photographing people in Geisha costumes. They will first do your makeup in the Geisha style, dress you in ornate gowns which could take about an hour, then photograph you in their studio. Afterwards they'll take the client into their sitting room and conduct the business of paying (about $150 usd) whicle serving you delicous green tea & sweets.
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Phone: 075-532-1751
Website: http://www.emarsa.jp/maiko/
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At Shinto shrines you can place a small donation in a box that sits below a long rope which leads to a bell. You should pul on the rope to ring the bell which is supposed to wake the gods. Bow twice, clap loudly twice, bow again twice, then step back.....and ther eyou have it. As you can see below my little son got it all wrong. He didn't quite like the tolling of the bell and instead of waking the gods it got McKinley all worked up.
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Gardens: Fragrant Gardens of Nijo-jo
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Gardens: The Gardners of Ginkaku-ji
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Prayer and Luck: Wooden prayer cards left outside a temple
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These prayer cards were left outside a temple along the Philosopher's Path near Ginkaku-ji
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Toshioohsako Sat Dec 8, 2007 11:06 UTC
Hi, I like your first photo. The lady really looks happy (and a little shy) being photographed. Hope you had a good time in Kyoto. | DrowElfMorwen Sat May 5, 2007 01:56 UTC
Just thought you'd want to know the picture you have labeled "Girls in traditional kimono" are two maiko! You can tell by their hairstyles. | volopolo Sat Oct 14, 2006 18:16 UTC
lovely page! Nikos | Wild_Orchid Thu Feb 24, 2005 09:40 UTC
I've just read your introduction and am very excited to read the rest ! :-) Your pics are fabulous! |
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