In Japan, an ochaya (お茶屋, literally "tea house") is an establishment where patrons are entertained by geisha. A now-archaic term that arose in the Edo period, ochaya in the modern day refers exclusively to the establishments within Kyoto in which geisha work and entertain their clients, though the term is sometimes used to describe all establishments used by geisha to entertain guests, irrespective of location. Equivalent establishments in locations outside of Kyoto are known as ryōtei (料亭), meaning "restaurant", referring to a traditional Japanese-style restaurant where geisha may entertain.