Feb. 26, 2019 UPDATE
Gion Corner
- ギオンコーナー -Traveler Friendly
The staff can speak English. Pamphlets come in 10 different languages.
Information
English, Chinese, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish, French, German, Italian, and Russian
Languages spoken
Japanese and English
Story & Recommendation
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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Details
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
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)
Credit cards
Not accepted
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.
