You’ve probably heard of maiko (geisha apprentices), but did you know you can see them in Yamagata Prefecture? ๐
The city of Sakata offers visitors an immersive experience of traditional and historical Japan, taking you back to the memories of a once prosperous city ๐ฏ
The Somaro tea house ๐ต ๐ฑ in Sakata, is one of the few places outside of Kyoto where you can see maiko perform in public.
This establishment – a traditional restaurant – is over 200 years old and even today, the maiko continue to perform there, even allowing their audience to take photos ๐ธ
You can enjoy their performances, have a cup of tea or a meal made up of Sakata specialties ๐ฒ that will give you a glimpse, if only for a moment, into the art of the geisha apprentices ๐คฉ
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