hot spring geisha; onsen geisha
A geisha who works in a hot spring resort, often associated with a more casual atmosphere compared to traditional geisha districts.
Hot spring geisha perform dances and shamisen at inn banquets.
芸者 is the general term for a traditional female entertainer, while 温泉芸者 specifically refers to those working in hot spring resorts, often with a less formal style.
Compound of 温泉 (onsen, 'hot spring') and 芸者 (geisha, 'traditional entertainer').