5 Traditional Customs In Kyoto

Kyoto is considered as a traditional cultural center with many customs maintained and protected.
5 traditional customs in Kyoto
In Kyoto, ancient temples and pagodas are preserved, stone paths and many traditional Japanese houses are preserved. Here are some of the customs passed down by residents that tourists should know.
Maiko and Geisha
Maiko and Geisha are welcoming and performing art women in traditional teahouses and restaurants. They are trained from a young age with arts such as fan dancing, shamisen and leading traditional games

. Geisha profession began to emerge in 794, when the royal family moved the capital to Kyoto. You can see Geisha in Gion district and Hanamoji street.
Geisha work in Gion district Photo: Envato.




Kimono
Kimono is Japan's national dress and is often worn on special occasions. It has a front flap and is tied with Obi belts. If you want to buy this outfit, you can visit the shops in the Nishijin district. This is also the place where Kimono shows take place.
Yuzen dyeing technique
Yuzen dyeing art is used to create patterns on Yuzen Kimono fabrics. Dyeing technique was born in the Genroku period (1688 - 1704), by artist Miyazaki Yuzen. Currently some shops in Kyoto still use this technique to design fashion clothes and create works of art
Pattern is dyed from Yuzen technique.



Photo: Flickr.
Tea Party
Tea ceremony is a long tradition of Kyoto. Derived from Zen Zong with slow and graceful movements, the tea ceremony art was favored by the Kyoto nobility. Here, visitors can enjoy tea cups and watch a show at En, a small tea house near Chion Kyoto Shrine.
Shodo calligraphy
Shodo calligraphy originated in China and was introduced to Japan in the Heian period (794-1185) along with making ink, paper and brush. This art is developed and changed in the style of Kyoto. Shodo calligraphy has now become a part of traditional culture, used on special occasions or on New Year greeting cards.
Calligraphy Sodo.



Photo: DavideGorla / Flickr.
Upon arrival in Kyoto, visitors can explore places such as the Temple of the Gold Emperor (Kinkakuji Temple), Fushimi Inari Temple, Arashiyama Bamboo Forest and Tsing Shui Temple (Kiyomizu-dera).
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