cater to a discreet clientele, and thus do not present a particularly conspicuous front, but nor are they particularly secretive as to their location. are generally located on or near the main streets of their geisha district, and will generally have the name at the entrance, with an and front garden in larger houses, which can be glimpsed from the street. In Kyoto, are licensed by the city, and all display a metal badge at the entrance reading (Kyoto public license #..., ).
