Why Restaurants in Kyoto will Reject You #Shorts

In Kyoto's traditional hanamachi (entertainment districts) where you can meet maiko and geiko, many stores do not accept first-time visitors.

You may think that Kyoto has many xenophobic people and doesn't want to accept foreigners… but even Japanese people are rejected. You must always have an introduction from someone to be accepted. Here lies a special rule of the hanamachi.

At the hanamachi, the guests can dine with the maiko/geiko without even bringing a wallet. All expenses, from cab fares to meals, are paid for once by the landlady, and the bill is sent to the customer a few months later.

This is considered hospitality of the landlady, which wants customers to enjoy the day without concern. But of course there is a risk of not being paid, right?

In order for the store to always collect the amount they charge, the customer must be introduced by someone. This is because, if the first-time customer doesn’t pay, the one who introduced him/her will have to pay instead. The introducer will only introduce someone they can trust, so it’s a system to run the business with the best hospitality and trust.

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In Kyoto's traditional hanamachi (entertainment districts) where you can meet maiko and geiko, many stores do not accept first-time visitors.

You may think that Kyoto has many xenophobic people and doesn't want to accept foreigners… but even Japanese people are rejected. You must always have an introduction from someone to be accepted. Here lies a special rule of the hanamachi.

At the hanamachi, the guests can dine with the maiko/geiko without even bringing a wallet. All expenses, from cab fares to meals, are paid for once by the landlady, and the bill is sent to the customer a few months later.

This is considered hospitality of the landlady, which wants customers to enjoy the day without concern. But of course there is a risk of not being paid, right?

In order for the store to always collect the amount they charge, the customer must be introduced by someone. This is because, if the first-time customer doesn’t pay, the one who introduced him/her will have to pay instead. The introducer will only introduce someone they can trust, so it’s a system to run the business with the best hospitality and trust.

If you’d like to learn more about Japanese traditional culture, Kyoto, and social problems in Japan, please check out my channel & subscribe!

*The content is based on personal studies and experience
There is no intention of denying other theories and cultural aspects

[livingphantom]

This feels like the “needs 4 years of experience” with a 2 year old program kinda feeling.

[justinweber]

"His restaurant was so exclusive that the only way to get a reservation was to create a parallel universe where you already had reservations!"
- Futurama

[hayz]

To all who are concerned about the “hospitality”: these restaurants are for ppl who don’t have to worry about money. It’s not for us peasants so don’t worry 😭😭

[jaddaj]

I lived in Kyoto for 2 years. You’ll also be told “I’m sorry japanese only “ at many establishments. And no it doesn’t help if you speak Japanese.

[theyeetgod]

Imagine your having a bad day and then randomly you get a bill from months ago 💀💀

[AshBud]

That bill being sent a few months later would only heighten my anxiety. I'd rather pay it off right then and there.

[MargetMints]

This is like the "I need experience to get a job and I need a job to get experience" thing...

[doctorwilly]

I met a Japanese guy who moved to Kyoto 7 years ago from Nagoya. He told me he loved Kyoto as a city, but in some places he's always treated like an outsider and kept outside the circle. I guess this is one of those instances

[anarchist_parable]

"They want the customer to enjoy the day without concerns"

If I'm not able to calculate how much my visit is costing me, I am full of concern and won't be able to enjoy my day 😹

[Ali_Ahlulbayt]

“Hospitality”
-Remember when you dined here 3 months ago?
Here’s your bill: 70, 000 yen

[fallofshadows]

“Enjoy our ‘hospitality’ without concern.” “But I’m concerned about how much this might cost me.” “If you have to ask, you shouldn’t be here.”

[ivankyoshiro]

Quest name :"Enter a Restaurant"

Objective : Get in touch with restaurant owner and max your friendship bar with the owner.

Alternative objective : Bring a friend to the restaurant who already has maxed friendship and connected with the restaurant.

[echo]

Thats why you should always pack instant cup noodles when you are traveling to Kyoto

[ShaolinViolin]

Lived in Kyoto for 3 years. This type of thing is for rich businessmen and I never met anyone who went to these types of stores

[blurryface]

3 months later... "Pay us $6, 000 or we're coming for your friend"

[AwfulWeather]

I’m sure the tourists who walk in and get rejected for seemingly no reason, will walk away thinking “those people were so hospitable :)”

[benjaminwhite]

My father in law has a restaurant that operates like this in Osaka. There's no menu and price is per person negotiated in advance. His clients are executives, doctors, lawyers, etc.

[amandaidange]

I would be "very" concerned, not know the cost of the stuff Id been doing since I wouldnt be able to keep track. One big sum at the end would stress me out.

[SwimminWitDaFishies]

I can just imagine getting the bill and there are all kinds of "surprise" add-ons / like a charge for using the washroom ($50), premium sake surcharge ($90), overtime charge for dining over 60 min ($70)