The Hanamachi (with Okiya, Tea House, and Performance Pavilion): This is our 'Floating
World', and the home of our Geisha. * Public and Private entertainment is provided here by our Geisha, Maiko, and Minarai.
* Public performances will be advertised through our Little Yoshiwara group which is free to join. * Our Geisha can
also be hired for private and public entertainment. * All inquiries or questions can be directed to the Administrator and
Head Geisha Xuemei Yiyuan.
GEISHA. Please note, our geisha/maiko are entertainers, and DO NOT offer sexual services. Geisha offer ‘repose’,
adoration, charm, intelligent conversation, and non-sexual entertainment.
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The Amaterasu and Inari Shinto Shrines
AMATERASU GRAND SHRINE This shrine is
located to the South of the Hanamachi, in the Ribush Region. To reach it, follow the road south through the Hanamachi (or
use the Land Mark provided). The Amaterasu Shrine is also the home of our Miko (Shrine
Priestess) School. For information about the school please contact our High Priestess (Saishu) Shikigami Kamaboko.
INARI SHRINE Our shrine to the rice goddess Inari is located to the
West of our marketplace.
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Yoshiwara Village *This area can be found to the north of the Hanamachi, and includes a
market place selling Japanese goods, a residential area (with homes for rent), and a sparring area for samurai. *A Cultural
Library open to all is also located in the residential area. *The sparring area is open to all samurai, or other exponents
of martial combat. Only melee (hand held) weapons are allowed here. *Combat outside the sparring area is (or neighbouring
properties) is strictly forbidden.
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