The trained and educated geisha were hired to have conversation with patrons, serve tea, drinks or food, play games, tell jokes, recite poetry, dance, or play music.
In Kyoto, these women are called geiko whilst in Tokyo, they are known as geisha.
And if you want to properly book a geisha performance, read.
Geisha are traditional Japanese female entertainers.
There are now only four taikomochi in Tokyo and just one in Kyoto.
Result: Please try to see that the life and practice of a geisha is something admirable.