Shichiha of Kanazawa

Karyukai observers have known of Shichiha since her shikomi days at Tsurui okiya in Gion Kobu. She was spotted several times with then Maiko Satsuki and Kyouka, also with shikomi Marika who is now a Geiko. But one day she simply disappeared from the public eye. Sadly she never made her debut as a Maiko-san.

Higashi chayagai in Kanazawa was the place she reappeared like a pheonix from the ashes with much pomp and circumstance. The misedashi of a Geigi in Kanazawa is a one of a kind experience where the debutante receives her geimei from the mayor instead of her okasan and so Shichiha’s name was inspired by the sitting mayors admiration for kabuki actor Nakamura Shichinosuke.

Shichiha didn’t have to go through an apprenticeship stage in Higashi chayagai’s ochaya Fujinoya but was considered a “new blossom” or shinbana after her debut. She turned 20 last February and is now a fully fledged Geigi, a very charming one to that!

Higashi chayagai is considered the more upscale district in Kanazawa and clients still need a personal introduction, first timers are not welcomed in the ochaya where Shichiha entertains. The whole region is doing quite well since it was connected to the shinkansen network, it is now only 2 hours away from Tokyo and many tourists visit the charming city for their kagai and traditional quarters. Some Geigi have now resorted to some tourist friendly offers and booking them for weddings and similar functions is a possibility to experience the unique services of Kanazawa’s talented Geigi.

Source: DSG WORLD