Aug 14 (Let's ask Shogo | Your Japanese friend in Kyoto) - In the past, there existed a government-approved entertainment district where women called yujyo worked.
The top rank of these women were oiran (courtesans). You may have seen oiran in anime or manga. This facility allows visitors to experience the costumes and makeup that these women actually wore. If you want to take a memorable photo, please visit this facility.
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