noun
procession of courtesans
Historical term for the parade of high-ranking courtesans (oiran) through the pleasure quarters, especially in Edo-period Yoshiwara.
花魁道中は、江戸時代の吉原で行われていた華やかな行事です。
The oiran dōchū was a gorgeous event held in Yoshiwara during the Edo period.
Standard kanji spelling for the historical procession of courtesans.
Mixed kana-kanji spelling; less common but still encountered.
Compound of 花魁 (oiran, 'high-ranking courtesan') and 道中 (dōchū, 'procession' or 'journey'). The exact origin of 花魁 is uncertain, but it is a historical term from the Edo period.