Enjoy 50 minutes of traditional Japanese dance and music
Located in the middle of Gion, is a large building called Yasaka Hall; inside this building is Gion Corner. You can see maiko perform their Kyomai (Kyoto style) dance, Kado (flower arrangement), Kyogen (ancient comic play), and more, all up close. Also, 7 different traditional Japanese arts are shown, all done quickly. The show is about 50 minutes long. One show starts at 6pm and the second show starts at 7pm. It is perfect for seeing a show before heading out to dinner. It's also popular with foreign tourists due to its convenient location. Besides English, pamphlets come in a total of 10 languages, including Chinese, French, and German. Visitors with an interest in Japanese culture and arts should definitely pay a visit.
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Kyomai (Kyoto style) Dance
Take the opportunity to see the dance performed by geiko and maiko. It's a refined art form particular to Kyoto with a long history. It is a relaxed and loose, yet beautiful, dance. Take a closer look at their beautiful clothing as well.
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Gagaku (court music)
Gagaku (court music) is one of the oldest forms of music in the world; it's mostly heard at shrines and temples. The theater performance features bright orange clothes and traditional Japanese instruments. The refined sounds and the performers' dynamic movements entrance onlookers.
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Focus On The Kyogen (ancient comic play) Actors' Movements!
A comedy that amusingly reproduces modern society's reality using the language of old Japan. It is sure to bring a smile to your face. Although it's in Japanese, the actors' movements and intonations make even non-speakers laugh. Their movements are especially sure to leave an impression.
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Buy Goods
There are maiko goods and Kyoto-related goods for sale. Seals, magnets, playing cards, and more are available — all for a reasonable price. Note that it can get crowded after a performance.
Manner & Tips
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Pictures are allowed during the performance, but be mindful of others.
Winter (December till the second week of March) performances do not feature Bunraku (puppet play); In exchange, you can take post-performance photos with the maiko. Lines are commonly formed, so make sure to keep your place in line.
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Enjoy traditional Japanese arts in just 50 minutes! Not only is it in the middle of Gion, but the show starts from 6pm to 7PM which is after the time when most tourist attractions are closed—perfect for a tourist!
First comes Chado (tea ceremony); two lucky guests are selected from the audience to enjoy tea. Audience members are selected from those raising their hands; the more excited you are, the more likely you are to be picked.
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Gion Corner
/ ギオンコーナー
| Category | Cultural Experience |
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| Phone | +81 75-561-1119 |
| Address | Yasaka Hall, 570-2 Gionmachi Minamigawa, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, 605-0074 |
| Directions | 10-minute walk from Hankyu Line Kawaramachi Station |
| Open Hours | 2 shows everyday starting at 6pm and at 7pm (From December till the second week of March, performances will be held on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and national holidays only) |
| Reservations | Reservation is required for a group of 20 people or more. |
| Closed | July 16, August 16, and from December 29 to January 3 |
| Notes | Performances are 50 minutes long. You can line up before the performance is set to start. It is recommend to arrive early so you can choose a good seat. |
| Price range |
Adults ¥3,150
Students (ages 16-22) ¥2,200
Children (ages 7-15) ¥1,900
Group Sales (over 20 people):
Adults ¥2,200
School Trips:
Ages 16-18 ¥1,300
Ages 7-15 ¥1,000
Tourist Season Discounts:
Now sponsoring special discounts for foreign visitors to encourage them to get acquainted with Kyoto's traditional culture.
Special discount ticket from July 1 to February 28
Adults ¥2,500 (discounted price)
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| Credit cards | Not accepted |
| Overseas Tourist-Friendly |
The staff can speak English. Pamphlets come in 10 different languages.
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| Information | English, Chinese, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish, French, German, Italian, and Russian |
| Lanuages spoken | Japanese and English |
| URL1 | http://www.kyoto-gioncorner.com/global/en.html |
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