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"Anchored by Shakusui-en, an 800-year-old heritage pond garden, and close to lesser-known temples, this Kyoto retreat turns tradition into experience. You can step into the world of the geisha—geiko and maiko—through an Ozashiki Asobi evening in a historic hanamachi, learn to wear a kimono or yukata, and explore the city on guided rickshaw tours, all designed for deep, graceful immersion." - Faye Bradley