This pretty young maiko is a real one! She was serving tea to visitors and posing for photos at Tenryuji Temple. (Photo: Cathy Cawood)

Kimonos and Cherry Blossom in Kyoto

Both trees and people wearing spring finery!

Cathy Cawood   - 1 min read

There is definitely something wonderful about seeing women in graceful kimono walking around under the cherry blossoms! In Kyoto you can see maiko-san, both genuine maiko, and dressed up tourists. If you want to try dressing up as a maiko, spring is a great time to do it! Apart from maiko, many other women in Kyoto wear kimono when they go and enjoy cherry blossoms.
 

Cathy Cawood

Cathy Cawood @cathy.cawood

 I came to Japan in 2003 to teach English. I lived in Shiga prefecture for 1 year, and it still holds a special place in my heart. I lived in Kyoto for 9 years, then moved to Machida, Tokyo in 2014 after meeting my Japanese partner. I love to take photos, and my Japan in Pictures Facebook page ha...