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“Gion Kobu” is the largest and most prestigious Hanamachi (geisha district) in Kyoto. Conveying traditions from the Edo period, its landscape of stone-paved streets and lattice-doored teahouses symbolizes traditional Japanese beauty. Here, Geiko and Maiko, who have undergone rigorous training, carry on traditional Japanese performing arts like dance and music. In spring, “Miyako Odori” is held, and its brilliant stage never ceases to fascinate overseas tourists. If you are lucky, you may spot Maiko walking through the city at dusk, but the real thrill is savoring the quiet and elegant atmosphere while respecting their daily lives and traditions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

“Gion Kobu” is the largest and most prestigious Hanamachi (geisha district) in Kyoto. Conveying traditions from the Edo period, its landscape of stone-paved streets and lattice-doored teahouses symbolizes traditional Japanese beauty. Here, Geiko and Maiko, who have undergone rigorous training, carry on traditional Japanese performing arts like dance and music. In spring, “Miyako Odori” is held, and its brilliant stage never ceases to fascinate overseas tourists. If you are lucky, you may spot Maiko walking through the city at dusk, but the real thrill is savoring the quiet and elegant atmosphere while respecting their daily lives and traditions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1326],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-43728","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-kyoto"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nGion Kobu | V-Trip Japan<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\""Gion Kobu" is the largest and most prestigious Hanamachi (geisha district) in Kyoto. 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