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Ponto-chō

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Pontocho by Wolfiewolf in Nabeyacho, Kyoto
Pontocho by Wolfiewolf in Nabeyacho, Kyoto

Ponto-chō (先斗町) is a hanamachi district in Kyoto, Japan, known for its geisha and maiko, and is home to many of the city's okiya and traditional tea houses. Like Gion, Ponto-chō is famous for the preservation of forms of traditional architecture and entertainment.

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Ponto-chō
Pontocho Alley, Kyoto Nakagyo Ward

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N 35.007969 ° E 135.771111 °
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先斗町歌舞練場

Pontocho Alley
604-8011 Kyoto, Nakagyo Ward
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Pontocho by Wolfiewolf in Nabeyacho, Kyoto
Pontocho by Wolfiewolf in Nabeyacho, Kyoto
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