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Applications open to Hanafusa Okiya
As the Spring the season of rebirth and new beginnings is over us, we are accepting applicants to our okiya. In the hope Spring may be a good time to begin an apprenticeship filled with luck and good...
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Minaraia no Kikune
Dear guests and patrons,It is a pleasure for me to announce the Minarai debut of new minarai Kikune, most of you have known her as Kokoro a shikomi the last six months time. Her debut will be held this...
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Kyo Odori coming soon!
Spring is now in full bloom so we would like to invite you and your friends to this years 4th annual Kyo odori. Kyo odori is a beautiful dance event in Miyagawacho Hanamachi. Every year, in end of...
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Minaraia of Kikune of Hanafusa okiya
On April 15th Hanahusa ochaya hosted very special event - Minaraia of Kikune chan. It was first time that little flower of Hanafusa okiya appeared not as shikomi Kokoro, as she was known before....
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Heian Jingu Reitaisai Hono Buyo in Miyagawacho Hanamachi
This was a very busy week! Right after the debut of Minarai Kikune, Miyagawacho Hanamachi hosted Heian Jingu Reitaisai Hono Buyo where maiko san and minarai from Hanafusa okiya took part. It was also...
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Shikomi Yumi
╔══════════.✿.══════════╗Watashi no namae wa Yumi desu.Shikomi of Hanafusa okiyain Miyagawacho Hanamachi.Geiko Kikuyu is my humble okasan.Far away from the city across the river lived a little girl who...
View ArticleSunday 15th of May - Kyo mai & Q&A with Maiko
Have you dreamed of ever becoming a maiko? or enjoying the beautiful dance and culture?we welcome you to a relaxing hour with us in our Museum of art and culture. The maiko of Hanafusa will perform for...
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Relay for Life odori
Very special event took place on May 6th in Miyagawacho Hanamachi. In the event of supporting Relay for Life Hanafusa okiya held an odori ( dance performance) in 4 acts each representing one season....
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Last May ozashiki in Hahahusa ochaya
During last spring ozashiki, Geiko, Maiko and Minarai of Hanahusa ochaya entertained guests with beautiful dances and kouta(lyrical songs). Firstly, Maiko Kikutsuru(purple hikizuri), Maiko...
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Dreaming of becoming beautiful maiko?
As the Summer the season of warmth is over us, we are accepting applicants to our okiya. In the hope Summertime may be a good time to begin an apprenticeship filled with luck and good weatherTraining...
View ArticleOzashiki in Hanahusa ochaya(Friday 3rd, 11.30am-12.30am)
Dear Guests and Patrons of Miyagawacho Hanamachi,It is with great pleasure to invite you to the first summertime ozashiki of Hanahusa ochaya that will take place on Friday 3rd of June 2016. You'll be...
View ArticleOzashiki in Hanahusa ochaya(Friday 10th of June)
Konbanwa dear guests and patron of Miyagawacho Hanamachi,as a celebration of the beginning of Summer we are hosting a ozashiki in our Hanahusa ochaya this Friday.Time 12pm - 1.00 pm slt(second life...
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Gion Matsuri in Miyagawacho Hanamachi
Dear guests and patrons, Maiko and Geiko of Hanafusa okiya present you - The Gion Matsuri, that will take place on July 16th 11 am slt.Short history: The Gion Festival or Gion Matsuri is one of the...
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Shikomi Ayumi
.·´¯`·.·•Watashi no namae wa Ayumi desu•·.·´¯`·.A native to Kyoto, I was born into a lineage of ningyo doll artisans. Some of my earliest memories were sparked by watching the careful hands of my...
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Miyagawacho Hanamachi Gatcha festival
In the event of our Summer Gacha Festival we will be welcoming you to explore the various designers creations. There is wonderful machines out there for you waiting to be played^^Everything from...
View ArticleSaturday picnic in Miyagawacho Hanamachi
Dear guests and patrons of Miyagawacho hanamachi,as the summer heat is exhausting and makes You want to stay whole day in a cool place, Maiko and Geiko of Hanafusa okiya invite you to a picnic in...
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New maiko debut soon!
Dear patrons of miyagawacho hanamachi,its big honor for me to announce that minarai Kikune san of Hanafusa okiya has passed her exam and soon Hanafusa okiya will be celebrating her Misedashi. Kikune...
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Gion Matsuri Memories
This summer our beautiful hanamachi hold a new annual event known as Gion Matsuri. This is replica of the real event hold in Kyoto every year since 869 and from now on visitors of Miyagawacho Hanamachi...
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Visiting Japonica
Sr maiko Kikutsuru(green hikizuri), Sr Maiko Kikumaru( blue wave hikizuri) are visiting Japonica with Isoldel san (hikizuri with lilies in the water). Although our Kago were too small for all the goods...
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Misedashi of Maiko Kikune
Hanafusa san no Kikune san no Misedashi dosu. Yoroshi otanomoshimasu!(This is Misedashi of Kikuno-san of Hanafusa. Please, treat her well!)Konnichiwa dear guests and readers of Hanafusa blog. On this...
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