Enjoying a cool evening on yuka platforms along the Kamo River

Enjoying a cool evening on yuka platforms along the Kamo River

Geisha and maiko relax on a terrace at Shijo Ohashi, on the western side of Kamogawa River. The two on the left are drinking sake, while the two on the right are playing paper, scissors, rock. Lamps and cigarette trays have been placed on the floor. The houses lining the eastern side of the river and Gojo-Ohashi Bridge are visible in the background. This photograph may have been used in picture postcards for tourists. ==Date:unknown, Place:Kyoto, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number52‐40‐0]

The Kamogawa Shijo district

The Kamogawa Shijo district

View of a terrace on the Kamogawa River from the western end of Donguri Bridge, facing north-northeast. Lanterns and lamps light the temporary summer terrace, and the guests and dancing girls enjoy the evening. Shijo-Ohashi Bridge is visible on the left along with the roof of Minami-za Theater across the river in the middle. Mt. Hiei is faintly visible in the background.==Date:unknown, Place:Kyoto, Photo:Tamamura Kozaburo, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number48‐104‐0]

Imato Bridge and Sanya Cave

Imato Bridge and Sanya Cave

Sanya became a red-light district when the Yoshiwara red-light district moved over for temporary business when it was burned out of its original location in the fire of Meireki. The boat going under the Imado bridge seen in the center, carrying guests visiting whore houses, called Sanya boats, is seen to the right of the photo.==Date:unknown, Place:Tokyo, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number37‐96‐0]