Hanamachi District (Clear Water Village)

The Hanamachi District was the fourth walled district of Clear Water Village, and the city's entertainment district.

Access to the District
The walls surrounding the Hanamachi District had no defensive value, designed to channel the traffic into the district. The Tea Gate connected to the Harbor District.

Pleasure District
Okiya, the houses of the geisha, theaters, playhouses, fine quality tea, sake houses, and many fine restaurants could be found here, establishments encouraged or even sponsored by the local Yasuki.