Counted among what are called three major industries along with ryotei (fancy Japanese-style restaurant) and okiya (geisha dwelling), machiai-chaya is mainly used for pursuing pleasures with geisha girls, and eating and drinking. |
料亭、置屋とともにいわゆる三業の一角を占め、主として芸妓との遊興や飲食を目的として利用される。 |