Shigyoshiki

Shigyoshiki is an annual traditional opening ceremony in Kyoto Geisha Hanamachi, marking the start of another year.

Geiko and Maiko gather at their hanamachi theatre wearing formal black kimono and renew their vows for the new year. This is one of the few occassions when all of them are gathered together and presents a rare photo opportunity!

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• Shigyoshiki
• 始業式
• Geiko
• Maiko
• 舞妓
• まいこ
• Gion
• 祇園
• Kyoto
• 京都
• Japan