Known as geiko in Kyoto, geisha are highly-respected, high-class entertainers. They have trained for years in traditional instruments, dance, parlor games, conversation, flower arranging, and more. They attend dinners and gatherings at ryōtei (exclusive traditional restaurants) and ochaya (teahouses) where entertain guests with their skills. Around 100 fully-fledged geiko and 50 or so maiko are believed to be active in Kyoto today, across its five districts.