How lucky and happy to be able to meet maikos during the Japanese New Year! A foreign tourist encounters the opening ceremony of Gion Kobu Maikos and is overwhelmed with emotion! Hanamikoji in Gion, Kyoto, Japan.
[4k video 60fps] Japanese New Year is a special time when traditional culture is alive and the solemn atmosphere of the new year drifts in silence, but Gion in Kyoto has a special charm. Earlier this year, a foreign tourist who was lucky enough to happen upon an opening ceremony attended by Gion Kobu Maikos was captivated by the sight and was so moved that he cried. The sight of maikos gathering to welcome the start of a new year, dressed in colorful kimonos, walking down Hanamikoji, the symbol of the entertainment district, is a moment that symbolizes the beauty and tradition of Japan.
In particular, the sight of the maiko walking leisurely along the stone pavement of Hanamikoji gives tourists a sense of past and present blending together. Their perfectly coordinated movements and graceful yet dignified atmosphere make it feel like an extraordinary time. One foreign tourist said excitedly, "It's like a dream to come across such a beautiful culture by chance. I never knew Japanese traditions were so rich," and tried to capture the moment on camera many times.
The opening ceremony of the Gion Kobu is also loved by locals as a special event, and is an important ceremony where maiko and geiko gather together to start the year with gratitude and new determination. There are not many opportunities to witness this ceremony, so for tourists who happened to be there, it was an unforgettable memory. The depth and beauty of the culture of Kyoto's geisha district makes visitors feel the charm of Japan once again, and it continues to attract people from all over the world.