Higashi Geisha District by dancinbudgie
The Higashi Geisha District was first established in 1820. It is a wonderful place to wander about in...full of atmosphere. ..you almost expect to bump into a Geisha at any moment. The narrow streets are fascinating, with little shops and restaurants tucked away behind latticed windows. It is particularly pretty in the evening when the old fashioned streetlamps are alight. It is nice also to walk along the riverbank, especially in cherry blossom season.There are some old Geisha houses open to the public. 'Shima' 1-13-21 Higashiyama. Phone: 252 5675, and 'Kaikaro' 1-14-8 Higashiyama. phone: 253 0591.