Geisha entertain at parties known as ozashiki, often for the entertainment of wealthy clientele, as well as performing on stage and at festivals. The first female geisha appeared in 1751, with geisha before that time being male performers who entertained guests. Only later did the profession become mainly characterised by female workers. [3] [a]

Winter is the season of snow and ice in Hokuriku, the North Country, as this part of Japan is known. And it is also the time for the first of five annual “enyukai,” held at the Kaikaro Teahouse in Kanazawa. Enyukai refers to a kind of evening party with geisha in attendance.

We offer the most authentic private Geisha dinner experience in Kyoto or Tokyo. Your evening is personalized and private, with an interactive dinner or lunch, an authentic kaiseki meal, and an exclusive show, including the geisha dances, games, and picture time.

Sep 7, 2016 · At functions attended by geisha, there are often a variety of party games that geisha will engage in with the guests! Here are the basic rules of a few common games that don't require you to know Japanese!

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There are 254 geishas in Kyoto dancing for shows and experiences at 130 teahouses in Gion and other geisha districts. Maikoya allows travelers to book geisha show tickets, private geisha and maiko experiences and Gion district walking tours in Kyoto.

The dinner event will feature two certified Geisha (also known as Geiko in Tokyo) from the hanamachi (Geisha district) of Asakusa, Shinbashi, Mukoujima or Omori Kaigan. The exclusive private event will include entertainment with dance, music, and real conversations with geisha (English interpreters will be present) for a more enriching experience.

Let’s enjoy an authentic geisha party in Kanazawa. They wear gorgeous kimonos and have the Japanese traditional geisha hairdo. They sing and dance to the accompaniment of a shamisen, a traditional musical instrument. Enjoy sophisticated chats and conversations and games with them.

Ozashiki asobe (party games) Party games feature regularly in the armory of entertainment for any geisha or maiko. They are often simple childlike games played with props that are found in a traditional banquet room like screens, fans or sake boxes.