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What do geisha actually do?

It’s a commonly asked question around the world, even by those who have frequently visited Japan: “What do geisha actually do?”

Since its first iteration in the year 869, Kyoto has celebrated its largest festival, Gion Matsuri, every summer for over a thousand years!

A 16th Century fortress built by Oda Nobunaga, one of the Three Unifiers of Japan, the Tanba Kameyama Castle Ruins still remain to this day.

A site I never thought I’d see in Kyoto, the Fushimi Momoyama Castle stands tall and proud to rival the magnificence of Japan’s best castles.

Built in 1920 to honor the deified spirits of Emperor Meiji, the Meiji Shrine is a strong representation of contemporary Japanese history.

Nijo Castle is one of Kyoto’s many displays of authentic Japanese architecture enriched with culture. Here’s what it looks like at night!

As a tourist destination, Himeji Castle offers so much more than its grand castle complex. What you’ll find is a true photographer’s paradise!