#apprentice geiko

This is why it's fun getting lost in Miyagawachō por Rekishi no Tabi Por Flickr: The maiko Chikaharu

The Maiko Tatsuha of Gion por Rekishi no Tabi Por Flickr: Taken directly in monochrome.

The Clock Struck 1 and it was Ponto-chō's turn to dance por Rekishi no Tabi Por Flickr: The clock struck one and the maiko Ichiyū & Mitsuhana of Ponto-chō started to dance.

After the Show por Rekishi no Tabi Por Flickr: Taken while heading towards the lobby of the Pontocho Kaburenjo after a performance of the Kamogawa Odori.

Mamefuji, Looking Glamorous in Monochrome por Rekishi no Tabi Por Flickr: Sometimes, posted shots of Mamefuji come in pairs. Here is another one of her, looking quite glamorous with a big smile on her face.

The Girl with the Far Away Look in Her Eyes por Rekishi no Tabi Por Flickr: This photo posting is by request, and it is the final shot I will post of the Gion maiko Mamefuji-san from last year's ozashiki that I attended. I may have new ones in a few weeks, but who knows? It depends on luck... So, let's wait and see!

Her Laughter is Infectious por Rekishi no Tabi Por Flickr: I had a lot of trouble taking this shot of the Gion maiko Mamefuji. Once she started laughing, I started laughing. Camera shake is no laughing matter. :D

Camera Browsing por Rekishi no Tabi Por Flickr: Mitsuki-san and Mamesumi-san, two maiko from Gion, browse cameras in the Kyoto Leica store.