‘Ozashiki-Asobi' experience with Geisha in Mukojima Kagai
The Pinnacle of Hospitality . ～ ‘Ozashiki-Asobi’ with Geisha in Mukojima Kagai！
Since the Edo period, the Bokutei area along the Sumida River has been well-known as one of Edo's finest cherry blossom viewing spots.Situated alongside it is ‘Mukojima Kagai’, cherished by cultured scholars and artists for centuries. Indulge in the pinnacle of hospitality as you savor seasonal traditional Japanese cuisine, delight in the enchanting songs, dances, and musical performances of geisha, and experience the refined elegance of ‘Ozashiki-Asobi’ (parlor games) for a truly exquisite memory.
【Mukojima Kagai ～ a hidden utopia 】 Mukojima, depicted in ukiyo-e since ancient times and serving as the backdrop foe numerous novels . and plays. The quietly standing Mukojima kagai in the 2nd and 5th districts of Mukojima. On the other . side of the Sumida River, just across from Asakusa, lies a hidden utopia of Edo traditions that still . lingers today.
【Ozashiki-Asobi Games】 . The most well-known games are ‘Konpira Funefune’, ‘Tora Tora’, and ‘Omawarisan' which played with Geisha to liven up gatherings.
【Konpira Funefune 】 . This game involves a geisha and a customer sitting facing each other with a small table in be-tween, . and a bowl placed atop the table. To the tune of the "Kompira Funefune" song, both par-ties . alternately・place their hands on top of the sake cup in the middle and quickly retract them. If your . opponent picks up the tool, you're "Rock." If the tool remains untouched, it's "Paper." As the tempo . increases, the one who makes a mistake loses.
【Tora Tora】 . Tora Tora is a gesture game similar to"Rock-paper-scissors." This is a game in which the geisha and . the customer dance to the tune of the "Tora Tora" song, while a folding screen or something similar . is placed between the geisha and the customer to obscure each other's view. At the end of the song, . . each person makes a gesture representing either a tiger, commender, or an old woman to compete. . The tiger loses to commender, commender loses to the old woman, and the old woman loses to the . tiger.
【Omawarisan】 . This is a game where there is a drum placed between the geisha and the customer. Both stand at . either side of the drum and, to the tune of the "Omawarisan Yoiyasa" song, play rock-paper-scissors. . The rule is that the winner strikes the drum twice, while the loser spins in place once. Gradually . increase the speed of the song, and the one who makes a mistake loses.
■ Itinerary ※ Please meet at 4:00pm at Toei-Asakusa Line Oshiage station
Oshiage Station ………（walk) ……… Strolling along the Sumida River（Sumida Park, Ushijima-shrine, . 4:00pm start 4:30pm ～ 5:40pm
Miwa Shrine etc. ）……… Ryotei Futaba（Japanese treditional cuisine and Geisha-Asobi）
6:00pm arrive end at approximately 9:00pm
■ Date ： From July to September （Monday ～ Friday） ■ Tour Fee： Adult 59,000 yen ※ For participants 20 years old, please consult with us separately .■ Maximum number of participants： １５ ■ Minimum： ５ ■ Included in the tour fee： Dinner, Beverage, Geisha entertainment fee, Gratuity for Geisha, Consumption tax ■ Items not included in the tour fee： Personal cosumption
【About Cancellation】
Free cancellations until 7 days before the trip, cancellation after this date will incur a 100% . Please review the travel conditions carefully before making your reservation
【Ryotei Futaba（ふ多葉）】 （Officia website）ホーム - 向島料亭 ふ多葉 . Providing guests with a special and extraordinary experience is the ultimate form of omotenashi . (Japanese hospitality) at a Kagai ryotei (traditional restaurant in a geisha district).For those . experiencing a ryotei for the first time or considering visiting a Kagai establishment, we have prepared . a heartfelt omotenashi to ensure an unforgettable and enjoyable experience.
【The Way of life in Perfecting Hospitality”Gaigi（Geisha）”】 . In Edo Japan, geigi (geisha) were refined artists, mastering dance and music to . entertain guests . —not courtesans. Unlike oiran, who offered romantic services, . geigi took pride in their craft, . following the principle: "Even if we perform our art, . we do not sell ourselves."
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