As we worked our way through narrow Gion streets, we were reminded of the centuries old tradition – we were re-living our own memories of Memoirs of a Geisha combined with our expectations of yester-year Japan!

The streets of Kyoto did not disappoint! They were quiet and gentile.

Beautiful - Just Kyoto

We were delighted by this lady in kimono who posed for her photo – thank you!

I was again reminded by the Memoirs of a Geisha movie and the lines in the script that said,

True Geisha can stop a man in the street with a single look

Kyoto Streets

And the other line -

We do not become geisha to pursue our own destinies

There was real ambience of old Japan.

Kasa providing shade?

It was June and quite muggy – perhaps people were resting inside?

It was lunch but quiet

3 lovely girls in yukata

Wonderful to visit Kyoto - still full of tradition

The poor man on the jinrikisha wasn’t resting – it was hard work…

Transport Anyone?

Some memories from – Memoirs of a Geisha

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