History
Ichiriki Chaya is over 300 years old, and has been a major centerpiece of Gion since the beginning of the entertainment district. Like other ochaya in Gion, Ichiriki was a place where men of status and power went to be entertained by Geisha, who distracted guests through dancing, banter, and flirtation. Ichiriki has traditionally entertained those of political and business power.
The house is run by the Sugiura (杉浦?) family, and the nameplate on the entrance gate reads Sugiura Jirou(u)emon (杉浦治郎右衛門?), the name of the ninth generation head.
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