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  • Kyomai or Kyoto style maiko dance, Mai is one of these types of dances from Western Japan, that is influenced by Noh theater. Kyomai is the distinctive Kyoto version of this, expressing courtly gestures of the Tokugawa period.   Odori is another type of Japanese traditional dance that grew out of Kabuki theater.  These performances by maiko and geisha are a popular event at the Miyako Odori held every spring, for the colorful kimono, staging and Kyomai mannered song and dance.
    kyomai-performance-10.jpg
  • Kyomai or Kyoto style maiko dance, Mai is one of these types of dances from Western Japan, that is influenced by Noh theater. Kyomai is the distinctive Kyoto version of this, expressing courtly gestures of the Tokugawa period.   Odori is another type of Japanese traditional dance that grew out of Kabuki theater.  These performances by maiko and geisha are a popular event at the Miyako Odori held every spring, for the colorful kimono, staging and Kyomai mannered song and dance.
    kyomai-performance-9.jpg
  • Kyomai or Kyoto style maiko dance, Mai is one of these types of dances from Western Japan, that is influenced by Noh theater. Kyomai is the distinctive Kyoto version of this, expressing courtly gestures of the Tokugawa period.   Odori is another type of Japanese traditional dance that grew out of Kabuki theater.  These performances by maiko and geisha are a popular event at the Miyako Odori held every spring, for the colorful kimono, staging and Kyomai mannered song and dance.
    kyomai-performance-8.jpg
  • Kyomai or Kyoto style maiko dance, Mai is one of these types of dances from Western Japan, that is influenced by Noh theater. Kyomai is the distinctive Kyoto version of this, expressing courtly gestures of the Tokugawa period.   Odori is another type of Japanese traditional dance that grew out of Kabuki theater.  These performances by maiko and geisha are a popular event at the Miyako Odori held every spring, for the colorful kimono, staging and Kyomai mannered song and dance.
    kyomai-performance-7.jpg
  • Kyomai or Kyoto style maiko dance, Mai is one of these types of dances from Western Japan, that is influenced by Noh theater. Kyomai is the distinctive Kyoto version of this, expressing courtly gestures of the Tokugawa period.   Odori is another type of Japanese traditional dance that grew out of Kabuki theater.  These performances by maiko and geisha are a popular event at the Miyako Odori held every spring, for the colorful kimono, staging and Kyomai mannered song and dance.
    kyomai-performance-4.jpg
  • Kyomai or Kyoto style maiko dance, Mai is one of these types of dances from Western Japan, that is influenced by Noh theater. Kyomai is the distinctive Kyoto version of this, expressing courtly gestures of the Tokugawa period.   Odori is another type of Japanese traditional dance that grew out of Kabuki theater.  These performances by maiko and geisha are a popular event at the Miyako Odori held every spring, for the colorful kimono, staging and Kyomai mannered song and dance.
    kyomai-performance-6.jpg
  • Kyomai or Kyoto style maiko dance, Mai is one of these types of dances from Western Japan, that is influenced by Noh theater. Kyomai is the distinctive Kyoto version of this, expressing courtly gestures of the Tokugawa period.   Odori is another type of Japanese traditional dance that grew out of Kabuki theater.  These performances by maiko and geisha are a popular event at the Miyako Odori held every spring, for the colorful kimono, staging and Kyomai mannered song and dance.
    kyomai-performance-5.jpg
  • Kyomai or Kyoto style maiko dance, Mai is one of these types of dances from Western Japan, that is influenced by Noh theater. Kyomai is the distinctive Kyoto version of this, expressing courtly gestures of the Tokugawa period.   Odori is another type of Japanese traditional dance that grew out of Kabuki theater.  These performances by maiko and geisha are a popular event at the Miyako Odori held every spring, for the colorful kimono, staging and Kyomai mannered song and dance.
    kyomai-performance-3.jpg
  • Kyomai or Kyoto style maiko dance, Mai is one of these types of dances from Western Japan, that is influenced by Noh theater. Kyomai is the distinctive Kyoto version of this, expressing courtly gestures of the Tokugawa period.   Odori is another type of Japanese traditional dance that grew out of Kabuki theater.  These performances by maiko and geisha are a popular event at the Miyako Odori held every spring, for the colorful kimono, staging and Kyomai mannered song and dance.
    kyomai-performance-2.jpg
  • Geisha on the streets of Arashiyama Kyoto - geiko as they are called in Kyoto are traditional, female Japanese entertainers whose skills include performing various Japanese arts such as classical music and dance. Apprentice geisha are called maiko literally "dance child". It is the maiko, with her white make-up and elaborate kimono and hairstyle, that has become the stereotype of a geisha to Westerners.
    geisha-3.jpg
  • Geisha, or geiko as they are called in Kyoto, are traditionally entertainers whose skills include performing various Japanese arts such as classical music and dance. Apprentice geisha are called maiko literally "dance child". It is the maiko with her white make-up and elaborate kimono and hairstyle, that has become the stereotype of a geisha to Westerners.
    geisha-1.jpg
  • Geisha on the streets of Arashiyama - geiko as they are called in Kyoto, are traditionally entertainers whose skills include performing various Japanese arts such as classical music and dance. Apprentice geisha are called maiko literally "dance child".
    geisha-3.jpg
  • Apprentice geisha are called maiko literally "dance child". It is the maiko, with her white make-up and elaborate kimono and hairstyle, that has become the stereotype of a geisha to Westerners. Geiko as they are called in Kyoto (Geisha elsewhere in Japan) are traditional, female Japanese entertainers whose skills include performing various Japanese arts such as classical music and dance.
    maiko-3.jpg
  • Apprentice geisha are called maiko literally "dance child". It is the maiko, with her white make-up and elaborate kimono and hairstyle, that has become the stereotype of a geisha to Westerners. Geiko as they are called in Kyoto (Geisha elsewhere in Japan) are traditional, female Japanese entertainers whose skills include performing various Japanese arts such as classical music and dance.
    maiko-5.jpg
  • Apprentice geisha are called maiko literally "dance child". It is the maiko, with her white make-up and elaborate kimono and hairstyle, that has become the stereotype of a geisha to Westerners. Geiko as they are called in Kyoto (Geisha elsewhere in Japan) are traditional, female Japanese entertainers whose skills include performing various Japanese arts such as classical music and dance.
    maiko-1.jpg
  • Apprentice geisha are called maiko literally "dance child". It is the maiko, with her white make-up and elaborate kimono and hairstyle, that has become the stereotype of a geisha to Westerners. Geiko as they are called in Kyoto (Geisha elsewhere in Japan) are traditional, female Japanese entertainers whose skills include performing various Japanese arts such as classical music and dance.
    maiko-4.jpg
  • Apprentice geisha are called maiko literally "dance child". It is the maiko, with her white make-up and elaborate kimono and hairstyle, that has become the stereotype of a geisha to Westerners. Geiko as they are called in Kyoto (Geisha elsewhere in Japan) are traditional, female Japanese entertainers whose skills include performing various Japanese arts such as classical music and dance.
    maiko-6.jpg
  • Apprentice geisha are called maiko literally "dance child". It is the maiko, with her white make-up and elaborate kimono and hairstyle, that has become the stereotype of a geisha to Westerners. Geiko as they are called in Kyoto (Geisha elsewhere in Japan) are traditional, female Japanese entertainers whose skills include performing various Japanese arts such as classical music and dance.
    maiko-7.jpg
  • Apprentice geisha are called maiko literally "dance child". It is the maiko, with her white make-up and elaborate kimono and hairstyle, that has become the stereotype of a geisha to Westerners. Geiko as they are called in Kyoto (Geisha elsewhere in Japan) are traditional, female Japanese entertainers whose skills include performing various Japanese arts such as classical music and dance.
    maiko-2.jpg
  • Apprentice geisha are called maiko literally "dance child". It is the maiko, with her white make-up and elaborate kimono and hairstyle, that has become the stereotype of a geisha to Westerners. Geiko as they are called in Kyoto (Geisha elsewhere in Japan) are traditional, female Japanese entertainers whose skills include performing various Japanese arts such as classical music and dance.
    maiko-hair-style.jpg
  • Geisha, or geiko as they are called in Kyoto, are traditionally entertainers whose skills include performing various Japanese arts such as classical music and dance. Apprentice geisha are called maiko literally "dance child". It is the maiko with her white make-up and elaborate kimono and hairstyle, that has become the stereotype of a geisha to Westerners.
    wearing-kimono-3.jpg
  • Apprentice geisha are called maiko literally "dance child". It is the maiko, with her white make-up and elaborate kimono and hairstyle, that has become the stereotype of a geisha to Westerners. Geiko as they are called in Kyoto (Geisha elsewhere in Japan) are traditional, female Japanese entertainers whose skills include performing various Japanese arts such as classical music and dance.
    maiko-performance-2.jpg
  • Apprentice geisha are called maiko literally "dance child". It is the maiko, with her white make-up and elaborate kimono and hairstyle, that has become the stereotype of a geisha to Westerners. Geiko as they are called in Kyoto (Geisha elsewhere in Japan) are traditional, female Japanese entertainers whose skills include performing various Japanese arts such as classical music and dance.
    maiko-performance-3.jpg
  • Apprentice geisha are called maiko literally "dance child". It is the maiko, with her white make-up and elaborate kimono and hairstyle, that has become the stereotype of a geisha to Westerners. Geiko as they are called in Kyoto (Geisha elsewhere in Japan) are traditional, female Japanese entertainers whose skills include performing various Japanese arts such as classical music and dance.
    maiko-performance-4.jpg
  • Apprentice geisha are called maiko literally "dance child". It is the maiko, with her white make-up and elaborate kimono and hairstyle, that has become the stereotype of a geisha to Westerners. Geiko as they are called in Kyoto (Geisha elsewhere in Japan) are traditional, female Japanese entertainers whose skills include performing various Japanese arts such as classical music and dance.
    maiko-performance-1.jpg
  • 42. Kyogen 狂言  Meaning literally “wild speech” Kyogen is a traditional form of Japanese comic theater, with close links to Noh theater even though the contents of the two forms could not be more different.  Movements in Kyogen are exaggerated with slapstick elements, making the play easy to understand for everyone.  The actors do not wear masks, unlike Noh nor Kabuki and few props or stage sets are used. The emphasis of kyogen is on dialogue and action rather than on music or dance. Short Kyogen pieces are presented as a sort of intermission between Noh play acts.  Many elements in Kyogen have influenced kabuki theater.
    42.INTANGIBLE-KYOGEN-4.jpg
  • 42. Kyogen 狂言  Meaning literally “wild speech” Kyogen is a traditional form of Japanese comic theater, with close links to Noh theater even though the contents of the two forms could not be more different.  Movements in Kyogen are exaggerated with slapstick elements, making the play easy to understand for everyone.  The actors do not wear masks, unlike Noh nor Kabuki and few props or stage sets are used. The emphasis of kyogen is on dialogue and action rather than on music or dance. Short Kyogen pieces are presented as a sort of intermission between Noh play acts.  Many elements in Kyogen have influenced kabuki theater.
    42.INTANGIBLE-KYOGEN-2.jpg
  • 14. Kiyomizu Temple 清水寺 or Kiyomizu-dera is a major attraction to the city much celebrated for its awe-inspiring architecture.  Not one nail was used in building the entire temple. The showpiece here is  'dancing stage’ veranda where performances were once held.  Kiyomizu takes its name from the waterfall in the hills nearby, the water itself being sacred. Kiyomizu means pure water in Japanese.
    14.KYOTO-KIYOMIZU-03.jpg
  • 14. Kiyomizu Temple 清水寺 or Kiyomizu-dera is a major attraction to the city much celebrated for its awe-inspiring architecture.  Not one nail was used in building the entire temple. The showpiece here is  'dancing stage’ veranda where performances were once held.  Kiyomizu takes its name from the waterfall in the hills nearby, the water itself being sacred. Kiyomizu means pure water in Japanese.
    14.KYOTO-KIYOMIZU-01.jpg
  • 14. Kiyomizu Temple 清水寺 or Kiyomizu-dera is a major attraction to the city much celebrated for its awe-inspiring architecture.  Not one nail was used in building the entire temple. The showpiece here is  'dancing stage’ veranda where performances were once held.  Kiyomizu takes its name from the waterfall in the hills nearby, the water itself being sacred. Kiyomizu means pure water in Japanese.
    14.KYOTO-KIYOMIZU-02.jpg
  • Daikakuji Gosho Garden - Daikaku-ji is often called Sagan Gosho because of its connection with the imperial family as an imperial cloister. It is one of the largest and most important temples in Kyoto. Its Stone Stage, surrounded by a vast dry zen garden, is all that remains of the original Godai-do. Today the Stone Stage is occasionally used for performances of gagaku court music and court dances. Surrounding the garden and court stage, are a series of wooden corridors that are famous for their nightingale squeaksIng sounds, once used as early warning systems for unexpected danger approaching. The Corridor of Village Rain or Murasame-no-Roka- besides is squeaks, has a low ceiling that swords or spears could be swung and cause danger to passing noblemen.
    daikaku-ji-stone-stage-5.jpg
  • Daikakuji Gosho Garden - Daikaku-ji is often called Sagan Gosho because of its connection with the imperial family as an imperial cloister. It is one of the largest and most important temples in Kyoto. Its Stone Stage, surrounded by a vast dry zen garden, is all that remains of the original Godai-do. Today the Stone Stage is occasionally used for performances of gagaku court music and court dances. Surrounding the garden and court stage, are a series of wooden corridors that are famous for their nightingale squeaksIng sounds, once used as early warning systems for unexpected danger approaching. The Corridor of Village Rain or Murasame-no-Roka- besides is squeaks, has a low ceiling that swords or spears could be swung and cause danger to passing noblemen.
    daikaku-ji-zen.jpg
  • Daikaku-ji Temple - Daikaku-ji is often called Sagan Gosho because of its connection with the imperial family as an imperial cloister. It is one of the largest and most important temples in Kyoto. Its Stone Stage, surrounded by a vast dry zen garden, is all that remains of the original Godai-do. Today the Stone Stage is occasionally used for performances of gagaku court music and court dances. Surrounding the garden and court stage, are a series of wooden corridors that are famous for their nightingale squeaksIng sounds, once used as early warning systems for unexpected danger approaching. The Corridor of Village Rain or Murasame-no-Roka- besides is squeaks, has a low ceiling that swords or spears could be swung and cause danger to passing noblemen.
    daikaku-ji-temple-1.jpg
  • Daikaku-ji Temple - Daikaku-ji is often called Sagan Gosho because of its connection with the imperial family as an imperial cloister. It is one of the largest and most important temples in Kyoto. Its Stone Stage, surrounded by a vast dry zen garden, is all that remains of the original Godai-do. Today the Stone Stage is occasionally used for performances of gagaku court music and court dances. Surrounding the garden and court stage, are a series of wooden corridors that are famous for their nightingale squeaksIng sounds, once used as early warning systems for unexpected danger approaching. The Corridor of Village Rain or Murasame-no-Roka- besides is squeaks, has a low ceiling that swords or spears could be swung and cause danger to passing noblemen.
    daikaku-ji-temple-2.jpg
  • Daikakuji Gosho Garden - Daikaku-ji is often called Sagan Gosho because of its connection with the imperial family as an imperial cloister. It is one of the largest and most important temples in Kyoto. Its Stone Stage, surrounded by a vast dry zen garden, is all that remains of the original Godai-do. Today the Stone Stage is occasionally used for performances of gagaku court music and court dances. Surrounding the garden and court stage, are a series of wooden corridors that are famous for their nightingale squeaksIng sounds, once used as early warning systems for unexpected danger approaching. The Corridor of Village Rain or Murasame-no-Roka- besides is squeaks, has a low ceiling that swords or spears could be swung and cause danger to passing noblemen.
    daikaku-ji-stone-stage-6.jpg
  • Daikakuji Gosho Garden - Daikaku-ji is often called Sagan Gosho because of its connection with the imperial family as an imperial cloister. It is one of the largest and most important temples in Kyoto. Its Stone Stage, surrounded by a vast dry zen garden, is all that remains of the original Godai-do. Today the Stone Stage is occasionally used for performances of gagaku court music and court dances. Surrounding the garden and court stage, are a series of wooden corridors that are famous for their nightingale squeaksIng sounds, once used as early warning systems for unexpected danger approaching. The Corridor of Village Rain or Murasame-no-Roka- besides is squeaks, has a low ceiling that swords or spears could be swung and cause danger to passing noblemen.
    daikaku-ji-stone-stage-4.jpg
  • Daikakuji Gosho Garden - Daikaku-ji is often called Sagan Gosho because of its connection with the imperial family as an imperial cloister. It is one of the largest and most important temples in Kyoto. Its Stone Stage, surrounded by a vast dry zen garden, is all that remains of the original Godai-do. Today the Stone Stage is occasionally used for performances of gagaku court music and court dances. Surrounding the garden and court stage, are a series of wooden corridors that are famous for their nightingale squeaksIng sounds, once used as early warning systems for unexpected danger approaching. The Corridor of Village Rain or Murasame-no-Roka- besides is squeaks, has a low ceiling that swords or spears could be swung and cause danger to passing noblemen.
    daikaku-ji-stone-stage-2.jpg
  • Daikakuji Gosho Garden - Daikaku-ji is often called Sagan Gosho because of its connection with the imperial family as an imperial cloister. It is one of the largest and most important temples in Kyoto. Its Stone Stage, surrounded by a vast dry zen garden, is all that remains of the original Godai-do. Today the Stone Stage is occasionally used for performances of gagaku court music and court dances. Surrounding the garden and court stage, are a series of wooden corridors that are famous for their nightingale squeaksIng sounds, once used as early warning systems for unexpected danger approaching. The Corridor of Village Rain or Murasame-no-Roka- besides is squeaks, has a low ceiling that swords or spears could be swung and cause danger to passing noblemen.
    daikaku-ji-stone-stage-1.jpg
  • Daikakuji Gosho Garden - Daikaku-ji is often called Sagan Gosho because of its connection with the imperial family as an imperial cloister. It is one of the largest and most important temples in Kyoto. Its Stone Stage, surrounded by a vast dry zen garden, is all that remains of the original Godai-do. Today the Stone Stage is occasionally used for performances of gagaku court music and court dances. Surrounding the garden and court stage, are a series of wooden corridors that are famous for their nightingale squeaksIng sounds, once used as early warning systems for unexpected danger approaching. The Corridor of Village Rain or Murasame-no-Roka- besides is squeaks, has a low ceiling that swords or spears could be swung and cause danger to passing noblemen.
    daikaku-ji-stone-stage-3.jpg