Geisha visit Kyoto shrine

Geisha visit Kyoto shrine

KYOTO, Japan - Geisha called geiko in Kyoto and apprentice geisha called maiko visit Yasaka Shrine in the ancient Japanese capital in an annual event on July 5, 2011. They are wearing casual summer kimono called yukata.

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