KYOTO—Geisha served tea beneath a cloud of pink petals at Kitano Tenmangu shrine’s plum blossom festival, which commemorates the virtues of the shrine’s deity, on Feb. 25. The shrine ...

KYOTO--Geisha scattered roasted soybeans to exorcise “evil spirits” and bring good fortune in the year ahead during a traditional event held at Yasakajinja shrine here. Geisha and “maiko” ...

The geisha history in Kanazawa is as fascinating ... make Kanazawa the next stop on your itinerary — it's sure to leave you with memories of culture, history, and seasonal magic.