Geisha House Atami

The magnificent wisteria vines at Tokyo's Kameido Tenjin Shrine are centuries old. Carefully trained onto trellises, the purple blooms drip over the mirror of a grand pond which is traversed by two grand bridges. It's an easy day trip from Atami.
I enjoyed the moment when we were taking a video and a lady was confused by her phone in the cutest way," Eh, what's wrong? It's not on photo?" It must have been set to video.

I've been reflecting on the luxurious feeling of wearing silk. There are many opportunities to buy gorgeous, second hand kimono in Japan, at a fraction of the price of a new one. The big problem is that most are a tiny size, made for past generations of dainty, Japanese women.
It is much easier for a tall person, like myself, to buy polyester kimono, but it lacks density and slips out. Causing bunching and sagging that is uncomfortable and unsightly. When I find real silk, it is a special moment. I love wearing this silk kimono, with a lush, bamboo pattern.
I'm glad that our friends encouraged us to attend an evening event at Izusan shrine. We listened to a talk by a Shinto priest about channeling the power of nature, sitting inside the sacred pavilion.
These experiences are always more special in silk.

What does $30 get you in Australia these days?
Rosemary, the most delightful little place in Atami, serves a multi course meal of French homestyle cuisine with a unique Japanese touch.
The gratin was very memorable, filled with sophisticated cheese and mushroom. We chose the finely sliced lamb and the pudding was in the classic, Japanese retro cafe tradition.

Mongolia🇲🇳 The silver bowl has the power to heal; it is luxurious and is offered to guests, when they are invited into the home.
is a friend of Geisha House Atami, so we were deeply honoured to visit her family home in Darkhan. We had just finished a performance at the Darkhan Youth Theatre, so there was a special opportunity for Chizuho san to visit in her formal Geisha regalia. After seeing traditional Japanese dance, the family entertained us with their musical talents.