Konchiki Ondo 2020

Dear reader of Hanafusa okiya blog,

As in rl Kyoto Kagai, our sim as well as it's maiko and geiko members, take part in Gion Matsuri celebrations. Every year after the Hanagasa Junko parade, Maiko san from Miyagawacho perform a dance called Konchiki ondo. The name of the dance comes from distinctive Konchiki chain of Gion Bayashi folk music. They wore special white thin kimono with hakata obi (obi sash with hakata-ori textile) which was pink against a white background in Ushiromi musubi (a way of knotting the obi sash) style. In their hands they hold an uchiwa fan with crests of the Gion festival and the Yasaka shrine.

This year Maiko Kikushino was spotted wearing Yakko Shimada for the first time. This hairtyle is reserved for the senior maiko but in Miyagawacho, when a girl is close to her mizuage she can get a special permission to start switching to more senior kimono and hanakanzashi. Her main hairstyle will remain Warshinobu until after the mizuage.

After the dance, guests were able to make memorable photos with members from Hanafusa okiya.

This year's performers were Geiko Kikutsuru, Geiko Kikumaru, Maiko Kikune and Maiko Kikushino

Yukatakai 2020

Yesterday Miyagawacho Kaburenjo theater held summer odori, know as Yukatakai. For those who do not know, this is annual event, in which maiko and geiko of Kyoto kagai sim participate in. 

For those honorable guests and patrons who couldn't come but extremely wished to, here is a small description of the acts. Please enjoy :)

Act 1: "Hayashi"

Once a year the Karyukai showcase their Musical skills on instruments that is seldom seen during the weekly events held in the Hanamachi

Scene 2 "Tanabata no Ondo"

A precious memory has been saved during this dance, as we follow the Hanafusa family celebrating Tanabata - the Festival of the Stars

Scene 3 "Kyo no Natsu"

In this dance a memory from each of the Geiko and Maiko of Hanafusa Okiya is written in a poetic form to be shared with you

Scene 4 "Obon Odori"

Obon the festival of the ancestors is celebrated each Summer in Japan. This dance brings you to the celebrations of the Hanafusa family, from the time they wake up in the morning until the fireworks have lighted up the streets in the evening

Scene 5 "Natsu wa Hotaru"

Marking the end of this years Yukata Kai, the Geiko and Maiko of Hanafusa okiya is performing together a Summer dance using a Summer fan known as  Uchiwa with the crest of their Okiya and their names painted on

Yukatakai 2020 coming soon!

On Saturday 18th of July Geiko and Maiko of Hanafusa okiya will perform in the Summer odori - Yukata Kai. You are welcome to come enjoy this 5 act performance.

･:*:･ﾟ☆   Time of arrival: 10.15 am slt

･:*:･ﾟ☆　Time odori begin: 10.30 am slt

･:*:･ﾟ☆　Time odori ends: 11.50 am slt

･:*:･ﾟ☆    Your taxi: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Kyoto/188/205/31

Pictures after are to be taken in the room between exit and theater audience room. Maiko will attend photo shoot. During performance you may take pictures as long as they do not interfere the performance.

In case you would like to receive a poster, please contact Maiko Kikumaru(belliebeth) inworld.

Kyo Odori 2020 at Kyoto Kagai sim

For those who do not know, every Hanamachi (geiko district) in Kyoto has several main annual dance performances - one takes place in spring and one in autumn. Most famous of all is possibly the Miyako odori, performed by Maiko and Geiko from Gion Kobu Hanamachi but I insist that every odori of any hanamachi is worth witnessing.
In SL, Miyagawacho Hanamachi of Kyoto Kagai sim continues the RL tradition by holding two annual public odori (apart from other smaller odori): Kyo odori in April and Mizuekai in October. The creators, writers and designers are members of Hanafusa okiya. Okaasan Kikuyu as director of the odori. To bring You a 1.5 hour performance takes several months of preparations and rehearsals - everything to provide the audience with the highest level of hospitality. Every move of the fan, every poem, every story - all this comes sincerely from the hearts of the performers and we hope that all our guest get to feel it.
Now, lets have a closer look at this years Kyo odori (every year the theme and acts change so previous odori and the odori that will come in future years will be different):
Peformers: Geiko Kikutsuru (performer), Geiko Kikumaru (performer), Maiko Kikune (performer), Maiko Kikushino (performer).

Tea ceremony is part of Kyo odori and is performed for guests and patrons before the performance. This year the role of otemae or the person who was performing main role in the tea ceremony (preparing tea and utensils) belonged to Geiko Kikumaru. The role of ohikae, assistant at the tea ceremony who helps serve tea and sweets, was performed by two maiko from Hanafusa okiya - Maiko Kikune and Maiko Kikushino.
After tea ceremony finished, guests were welcomed into the performance hall.

Act 1: "Kitano Tenmangu"

from left to right: Geiko Kikutsuru, Maiko Kikushino, Maiko Kikune and Geiko Kikumaru

Geiko and Maiko, when enjoying a walk around Kyoto, decide to go and watch the blooming trees at Kitano Tenmangu shrine. Older sister decides to tell her sisters the story of this magnificent and mysterious place...

🌸 Written and Choreographed by Geiko Kikumaru

Act 2: "The story of the farmer and the kappa"

Geiko Kikutsuru (kappa), Geiko Kikumaru(fermer's wife), Maiko Kikune(monk) and Maiko Kikushino(farmer)

In this thrilling story we are meeting a farmer, a monk and a kappa. Do you know what a kappa is? 

Who will be the smartest between the three?

🌸 Choreographed by Maiko Kikushino

Act 3: "Hanami celebrations"

from left to right: Maiko Kikushino, Geiko Kikutsuru, Geiko Kikumaru and Maiko Kikune

Meet the Geiko and Maiko of Hanafusa Okiya as they are to celebrate a most important Spring event - Hanami - cherry blossom viewing. Join us for this celebration of beauty

🌸 Written and choreographed by Maiko Kikune

Act 4: "Spring in the Karyukai"

from left to right: Maiko Kikune, Geiko Kikutsuru, Geiko Kikumaru and Maiko Kikushino

 Each Geiko and Maiko putting words to what makes Spring special to them

🌸 Written by all in Hanafusa Okiya and choreographer by Geiko Kikumaru

Act 5: "Hina no Heian"

Maiko Kikune(nobleman), Geiko Kikutsuru(lady in green), Geiko Kikumaru(lady in pink) and Maiko Kikushino(purple)

Meet a Husband and wife as they battle their struggles through poetry and a new beginning. Performed in beautiful costumes from the Heian Era

🌸  Written and Choreographer by Geiko Kikutsuru   

Act 6: "Miyagawa Ondo "

from left to right: Geiko Kikutsuru, Maiko Kikushino, Maiko Kikune and Geiko Kikumaru

This is the Traditional ending to the Kyo Odori performance. All the Performers meet on stage in a colorful and "cheerful" rhythmic dance

 🌸 Traditional Mai dance 

Memebrs of Hanafusa okiya would like to thank our guests, patrons and friends for coming to our Kyo odori 2020. We hope that you have enjoyed our performance as much as we did and we hope to see you next year

Kyo Odori coming soon!

Dear friends and patrons,

While you're spending time at home due to coronavirus outbreak, possibly having your trips and other plans canceled, Kyoto Kagai sim would like to invite you and your friends to this years 8th annual Kyo odori.

For those who have not been to any odori but are interested, Kyo odori is a traditional dance event in Miyagawacho Hanamachi of Kyoto Kagai sim. Every year, in end of April, Maiko and Geiko from Hanafusa okiya welcome Spring with their beautiful dances and poems at Miyagawa-chō Kaburen-jō Theatre.
Before the Odori starts, a tea ceremony is held for all the guests. The program changes every year, apart from last act - traditional ending known as "Miyagawa Ondo".
This year, Maiko and Geiko of Hanafusa okiya will be honored to entertain you on Saturday April 18th at 10 am slt - 11.30 pm slt! So that to present our visitors with high quality performance, maiko san and geiko san have already started preparations and practice relentlessly every day.
We have reservations available. For booking please contact Maiko Kikutsuru(Miehina).
Let's welcome the Spring in Miyagawacho Hahamachi Kabuenjo! ( >click for taxi< )
If you would like to have this year's Kyo Odori posters at your store or sim, please contact Maiko Kikumaru(belliebeth).
We are looking forward to welcoming you at our Kaburenjo. Please stay safe, wash hands and be cautious about the virus.

Kabuki play "The faithful wife" at Miyagawacho Kaburen-jo

Several days ago Miyagawacho Kaburen-jo theater held a premiere of Kabuki play "The faithful wife", written and staged by Maiko Kikuhino. This Kabuki play tells us story of 2 merchants, who made a bet that Yoshimitsu will seduce the wife of Ryuji, Yukiko. Yoshimitsu bribes Hoji, servant from Ryuji's household, to receive intimate details about Yukiko's body and her ring. Then, Yoshimitsu lies to Ryuji that he has slept with his wife, therefore he saw birthmark on her thigh and that she had given him her wedding ring as a token of her love. Ryuji rushed into the house questioning Yukiko, and after not being able to find the ring, he decides to get rid of her. He calls Hoji, his servant, tells him to take her into the woods and kill her. Hoji disobeys and leaves Yukiko to die in the winter forest, while bringing his master her blood soaked kimono with deer heart and lungs. Yukiko is saved by a Monk and is taken into the temple. After some time, she decides to leave and accidentaly onher way she saves the son of Lord Shibatsu, Shinji, who was attacked by bandits. She carefully takes care of him, until one day comes Lord Shibatsu himself and Shinji asks his father to thank this young lad (Yukiko disguised herself as a young man) for saving him. It is decided that Yukiko/Uki will now serve at the Lords mansion. When Lord Shibatsu, his son and Yukiko/Uki returned to the castle, they saw Ryuji san on his knees waiting for the Lords punishment for killing his innocent wife. Yukiko throws off her disguise and bows deeply before the Lord Shibatsu asking to show mercy on her husband. After seeing that how faithful the wife was to her husband, Lord Shibatsu lets the two lovers go...

The Kabuki play was a success! After the curtains went down, the audience thanked the talented actors with standing ovations.

🎭 Actors:

Geiko Kikumaru - Lord's Shibatsu son Shinji, Narrator

Maiko Kikune - Yoshimitsu(merchant), Komuso monk, Hoji

Maiko Kikushino - Ryuji(merchant), Lord Shibatsu 

Shikomi Junko - Wife of Ryuji Yukiko (Uki)

For those who wanted to come but didn't have a chance, Geiko Kikutsuru san took some amazing photos during the play. Please enjoy!

"All seemed well until one night Ryuji san bumped into an old acquaintance in the local chaya where they drink sake and dine after work ..."

"Ryuji san drew his sword and raised it poised to strike but was too cowardly to strike the blow himself ..."

"Hoji, now fearful for his life, knowing his master is plotting to kill him, sleeps with one eye open and sees a shadow slide past the half open shoji doors and as the light catches the flash of a sword is struck a glancing blow fleas in terror hearing the swish of the blade strike after strike around his ears fleas screaming into the night...."

"I came as quickly as i could when i heard the news that your party had been attacked and sent out soldiers to comb the surrounding area for those bandits, they wont get far..."

Actors are bowing towards the audience

Mizuekai 2019 at Kyoto Kagai sim

On October 26th Miyagawacho Kaburenjo theater opened its doors to those who came to watch annual Mizuekai odori  - autumn dances and poems created by Hanafusa okiya Geiko and Maiko.
This year's participants were Geiko Kikuyu, Geiko Kikutsuru, Geiko Kikumaru, Maiko Kikune, Maiko Kikushino

Act 1: "Tsuru"

A young woman, while embroidering, throws a glance into the garden and notices cranes flying in the sky. A beautiful autumn sight, but it brings back memories of long gone past...


Written and choreographed by Geiko Kikumaru

Act 2: "Ode to Autumn"

Enjoy a fall dance while listening to the Fall poems by each Geiko and Maiko of Hanafusa okiya , let their movements bring you closer to an Autumn sensation

Choreographer by Maiko Kikushino

Act 3: "The forgotten girl in the garden"

A long time ago in a beautiful garden a baby girl was cursed to forever spend her life lost and forgotten among flowers and Autumn leafs...
But one day a stranger visits, will she be rescued?

Written and choreographed by Geiko Kikutsuru

Act 4: "An autumn trip to Kyoto"

Colorful leafs dance in the wind,
While we bring you with us to a day trip to Kyoto town this Autumn

Written and Choreographer by Maiko Kikune

Act 5: "Manzai odori"

There is no Mizuekai without the traditional Manzai Odori

This marks the end of the 2019  Fall dance performed in Miayagawacho

Memebrs of Hanafusa okiya would like to thank our guests, patrons and friends for coming to our Mizuekai 2019. We hope that you have enjoyed our performance as much as we did and we hope to see you next year

Mizuekai 2019 coming soon!

 Dear guests and readers of my blog,


Kyoto Kagai Sim is proud to present annual Autumn performance - Mizuekai. This very popular six scenes odoriperformed by geiko san and maiko san from Miyagawacho hanamachi is not only display eloquent, authentic kyo mai dances but also proudly present poetical talents of Hanafusa okiya members.
We sincerely welcome You to come enjoy an elegant performance of Japanese classics, performed by maiko and geiko who have trained diligently all year for this recital

Date: 26th of October 2019
Time: 11 am slt
Taxi: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Kyoto/188/205/31

For those who are visiting my blog for the first time, Mizuekai (みずゑ會)  is the event at which the Miyagawacho geiko and maiko display the traditional performance techniques of the Wakayagi style of Kyomai dance, to the study of which their daily lives are devoted. Traditionally, the Mizuekai was the testing ground of the skills of apprentice dancers, and in comparison with the Kyo Odori dance event held in spring, it has a strong feeling of a recital at which the participants present the fruits of their committed training. As a result, it attracts large numbers of true aficionados of traditional dance, allowing visitors to appreciate performances of an even higher standard.
We sincerely welcome You, Your friends and family to enjoy the autumn performance.


In case you need any additional information or you would like Mizuekai 2019 posters, please contact Geiko Kikumaru(belliebeth resident)

Beer Garden Event

Event at the Beer Garden

One of the most popular event between the visitors, held at Kyoto Kagai sim during summer, is an event held at Beer Garden event, often known as Beer Garden Event. It is held in a open area with a small stag, where Maiko and Geiko perform. When guests come, they are able to taste different types of beer and snacks, and you do know that there is nothing better than a good beer in an icy cold mug when the summer heat is at its peak.
After drinking beer (or mugicha for those who do not like alcoholic beverages) and tasting delicious summer snacks, time has come for Maiko Kikune and Maiko Kikushino perform a dance and poem.
Both were self choreographer and self written, and guests admired the hard work and heart put into the performance.

Maiko Kikune and Kikushino performing a dance

The next event will be an ozashiki held on Saturday, 7th of September 11 am slt at GIon Higashi Chaya and we encourage You to come and enjoy the last month of summer in the cooling atmosphere of tea house located on the Kamo river.

Performance at Maiko Theater

Maiko Kikushino greeting guests

No matter the holidays, Kyoto Kagai continues to hold events. Last Sunday was no exception, as Geiko and Maiko of Hanafusa okiya performed for visitors at the Maiko Theater. "We'd like to encourage people to discover and learn about the life of Second life Geiko and Maiko san by meeting Hanafusa okiya members. As in RL, SL Karyukai is quite closed society, that is why we have decided to hold events, such as this, to promote and let guests feel free to ask questions, which they had but were shy to ask Geiko or Maiko. Either hairtyle or kimono, years of study or troubles of being SL Geiko - we will be happy to answer" - said Geiko Kikutsuru.
Maiko Kikushino gracefully greeted guests and led them towards the seats where her older sisters prepared for the performance behind the curtain.
When all guests and visitors were seated, she joined her neesan and the performance began. Two dances were performed - both choreographer and written by Geiko Kikumaru.
After Geiko and Maiko finished performing, they sat on the stage and waited excitedly for the questions about their life and careers.

from left to right: Maiko Kikune(pink), Geiko Kikumaru(beige), Geiko Kikutsuru(green)
Photo by Shikomi Amaya

 from left to right: Maiko Kikune(pink), Geiko Kikumaru(beige), Geiko Kikutsuru(green) and Maiko Kikushino(navy blue)
Photo by Shikomi Amaya

from left to right: Maiko Kikune(pink), Geiko Kikumaru(beige), Geiko Kikutsuru(green) and Maiko Kikushino(navy blue)
Photo by Shikomi Amaya

Obon celebrations 2019

"Bon Odori" at Kyoto Kagai sim

When August is in its peak, every child knows that it is time for Obon celebrations in Kyoto Kagai sim. What can be better than dressing up in a nice cotton yukata, tying a colorful obi sash and admiring the fireworks, accompanied with horror stories? Definitely nothing!
That is why every year Kyoto Kagai sim holds Obon where everyone can come and participate and learn about this traditional feast. First of all, there was a Bon Odori or "Bon Dance", a sacred dance performed only on this special occasion. After the dance, guests could take a snack at the near-standing food stalls, or participate in festival games: catching a goldfish, shooting, darts etc. This year, our guests and patrons could compete with maiko and Geiko members of Hanafusa okiya and win some splendid prizes :)

"The time has come to say farewell..."

After guests have played games and danced the sacred Obon dance, the time has come to enjoy fireworks and floating lanterns on the stone bridge that crosses the Kamo river. By lighting a lantern and putting it on the clean waters of the river, we say farewell to the spirits that visit this world during Obon. By this, we remember our beloved once with joy...

Geiko Kikutsuru watching the lanterns floating on the Kamo river (photo taken by talented shikomi Amaya)

Maiko Kikune praying (photo by Shikomi Amaya)

Maiko Kikushino watching the lanterns(by Shikomi Amaya)

Shikomi Amaya chan helped with Obon celebrations

Yukata Kai 2019

Last weekend Miyagawacho Kaburenjo held summer odori, know as Yukatakai. For those who do not know, this is annual event, in which maiko and geiko of Kyoto kagai sim participate in. During it, guests and patrons could admire talents as well as notice changes that came in the kagai since springtime. I'd like to mention that his year was special for Hanafusa okiya: it was first time performing at Yukatakai for Geiko Kikutsuru(she had her eriake last year) and fresh-after-erikae Geiko Kikumaru. Senior Maiko Kikune and 2nd year Maiko Kikushino have also matured in their dancing and writing skills.
For those honorable guests and patrons who couldn't come but extremely wished to, here is a small description of the acts. Please enjoy :)

Act 1: "Hayashi"

from left to right: Maiko Kikune, Geiko Kikutsuru, Okaasan Geiko Kikuyu, Geiko Kikumaru and Maiko Kikushino

Okaasan Kikuyu welcomed patrons and guests to annual Yukatakai odori with a speech. During this act all members of Hanafusa okiya showed their skills by playing music instruments that are unique to Kagai: Maiko Kikune played drum called Otozumi, Geiko Kikutsuru san played the shinobue fue, Okaasan Kikuyu played the Kotozumi, Geiko Kikumaru played the drum known as shimedaiko and Maiko Kikushino played the shakuhachi.

Act 2: "Odori no Natsu "

from left to right: Maiko Kikune, Geiko Kikutsuru, Geiko Kikumaru and Maiko Kikushino

During this act all Geiko and Maiko perform together and represent main Japanese celebrations of the summer: Obon and Tanabata. The main prop in this scene is summer fan called uchiwa with Hanafusa mon(crest)

Act 3: "Natsu no Hi"Ac

from left to right: Maiko Kikune, Geiko Kikumaru, Geiko Kikutsuru and Maiko Kikushino

In this beautiful scene Geiko and Maiko from Hanafusa okiya are sharing self-written poems about summer. In their hands they are holding dance fans called maiougi. This style of maiougi is used only in Miyagawacho Hanamachi

Act 4: "Odori no Natsu wa Okiya"

from left to right: Geiko Kikumaru, Maiko Kikune, Maiko Kkushino and Geiko Kikutsuru

This scene focuses on the summer in the Kagai. During this scene Geiko san performed with wagasa(paper umbrellas) while Maiko used uchiwa

Act 5: "Natsu wa Hotaru"

from left to right: Maiko Kikune, Geiko Kikutsuru, Geiko Kikumaru and Maiko Kikushino

In this final scene of Yukata Kai 2019 Geiko and Maiko from Hanafusa okiya again performed with summer uchiwa fans

Yukata Kai coming soon!

On Sunday 11th of August Geiko and Maiko of Hanafusa okiya will perform in the Summer odori - Yukata Kai. This is a very special odori as there will be two Geiko performing performing for the first time - Kikutsuru and Kikumaru, as well as Senior Maiko Kikune and 2nd year junior Maiko kikushino. And of course Okaasan Kikuyu will also join the odori, as part of annual tradition 
You are welcome to come enjoy this 5 act performance.
･:*:･ﾟ☆   Time of arrival: 10.15 am slt
･:*:･ﾟ☆　Time odori begin: 10.30 am slt
･:*:･ﾟ☆　Time odori ends: 11.50 am slt
･:*:･ﾟ☆    Your taxi: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Kyoto/189/203/31
Pictures after are to be taken in the room between exit and theater audience room. Maiko will attend photo shoot. During performance you may take pictures as long as they do not interfere the performance.

In case you would like to receive a poster, please contact Maiko Kikumaru(belliebeth) in world.

Maiko Kikune and Maiko Kikushino poing for this years YukataKai poster

Kyo Odori 2019

For those who do not know, every Hanamachi (geiko district) in Kyoto has several main annual dance performances - one takes place in spring and one in autumn. Most famous of all is possibly the Miyako odori and Onshukai, performed by Maiko and Geiko from Gion Kobu Hanamachi but I insist that every odori of any hanamachi is worth witnessing.
In SL, Miyagawacho Hanamachi of Kyoto Kagai sim continues the RL tradition by holding two annual public odori (apart from other smaller odori): Kyo odori in April and Mizuekai in October. The creators, writers and designers are members of Hanafusa okiya with Okaasan Kikuyu as director of the odori. To bring this 1.5 hour performance takes several months of preparations and rehearsals - all to provide the audience with the highest level of hospitality. Every move of the fan, every poem, every story - all this comes sincerely from the hearts of the performers and we hope that all our guest get to feel it.

Now, lets look closely at this years Kyo odori (every year the theme and acts change so previous odori and the odori that will come in future years will be different):
Peformers: Geiko Kikutsuru (performer), Maiko Kikumaru (performer), Maiko Kikune (performer), Maiko Kikushino (performer). OKaasan Geiko Kikuyu opened the odori and tea ceremony with opening words.

Tea Ceremony, performed at Kyo Odori 2019

Tea ceremony: As part of the Kyo Odori, formal tea ceremony is performed for the guests and patrons. This year it is very special as Maiko Kikumaru was otemae - the host who performs the tea ceremony. Before the start of the ceremony Okaasan Geiko Kikuyu informed guests and patrons that Maiko Kikumaru is soon to have her erikae which also meant that this odori was last for her as Maiko. Last year the same was done by her oneesan Geiko Kikutsuru - she too performed as otemae right before becoming Geiko. The role of ohikae, assistant at the tea ceremony who helps serve tea and sweets, was performed by two maiko from Hanafusa okiya - Maiko Kikune and Maiko Kikushino.

Act 1: "Ode to Spring"

from left to right: Maiko Kikushino, Geiko Kikutsuru, Maiko Kikumaru, Maiko Kikune

Gentle metals of cherry trees fall down, covering the ground in a carpet of pink and white. Cherry blossoms bloom shortly, reminding us of Zen - "nothing lasts forever", yet beauty keeps returning and soon this carpet of pink and white will be exchanged for the wisteria and iris

Act 2: "Odori no Natsu"

from left to right: Maiko Kikushino, Geiko Kikutsuru, Maiko Kikumaru, Maiko Kikune

Summer has come to Kyoto, the butterflies are whispering secrets as their colorful wings flutter past, Geiko and Maiko are dancing at the Yasaka Jinja in their white odori kimonos. Their uchiwa and feet are dancing to the tunes "Konchiki, konchiki"

Act 3: "Odori no Aki"

from left to right: Maiko Kikushino(young lady), Maiko Kikune(bride), Geiko Kikutsuru(as maiko)
and Maiko Kikumaru(as Geiko)

Fall is beautiful, it colors the world in yellow, orange and red palate. We are getting the intimate thoughts of a Geiko in this act, her memories of her maiko days yet now times are difficult, will she decide to leave her profession and get married?

Act 4: "Ode to the Karyukai"

from left to right: Maiko Kikushino, Maiko Kikumaru, Geiko Kikutsuru and Maiko Kikune

Geiko and Maiko have dressed themselves in the formal black for this act. Going through thoughts of a maiko in her final time prior to becoming a geiko...So many thoughts, will she vow like her sisters before her and become the newest Geiko of the Karyukai?

Act 5: "Odori no Fuyu"

from left to right: Maiko Kikushino, Geiko Kikutsuru, Maiko Kikumaru, Maiko Kikune

Snowcrystals have covered the grounds of Kyoto and "old Machiya windows display an art form of frost". Geiko and Maiko of Miyagawacho Hanamachi warm the season with their dance as their fans flutter with their movements, their kimonos spread crystal-like chimes, as they welcome you to partake in a dance honoring snowfall. 

Act 6: "Miyagawa Ondo"

from left to right: Maiko Kikushino, Geiko Kikutsuru, Maiko Kikumaru, Maiko Kikune

Miyagawa ondo is a traditional ending of Kyo odori. Maiko in their bright spring costumes welcome spring in front of the miyagawacho Kaburenjo theater.

Memebrs of Hanafusa okiya would like to thank our guests, patrons and friends for coming to our Kyo odori 2019. We hope that you have enjoyed our performance as much as we did and we hope to see you next year.