Southern Higashiyama
This theatre in Gion is the oldest kabuki theatre in Japan. The major event of the year is the Kaomise festival in December, which features Japan’s finest…
Must-see entertainment in Kyoto
Southern Higashiyama
This 45-minute dance is a wonderful geisha performance. It’s a real stunner and the colourful images are mesmerising. It’s held throughout April, usually…
Downtown Kyoto
One of Kyoto’s most atmospheric live-music venues, with a long history of hosting some great local and international acts. Check the Kyoto Visitor's Guide…
Southern Higashiyama
Put on by the Miyagawa-chō geisha district, this wonderful geisha dance is among the most picturesque performances of the Kyoto year. It’s held from the…
Southern Higashiyama
This is a quaint and charming geisha dance put on by the geisha of the Gion Higashi geisha district. It’s held from 1 to 10 November at the Gion Kaikan…
Southern Higashiyama
If you want to witness geisha perform and then actually speak with them, one of the best opportunities is at Gion Hatanaka, a Gion ryokan that offers a…
Maiko Dinner Show Yasakadori Enraku
Southern Higashiyama
Traditional restaurant Yasadori Enraku started hosting intimate maiko (apprentice geisha) performances in early 2017. Guests are seated on tatami-mat…
Imperial Palace & Around
This is Kyoto’s main classical-music venue, along with ROHM Theatre. It’s a lovely hall with excellent acoustics and it never fails to draw an…
Northern Higashiyama
Housed in a striking modernist building, ROHM Theatre hosts everything from international ballet and opera performances to comedy shows, classical music…
Imperial Palace & Around
Jittoku is located in an atmospheric old sakagura (sake brewery). It plays host to a variety of shows – check Kansai Scene to see what’s on. It also…
Downtown Kyoto
Geisha dances from 1 to 24 May at Ponto-chō Kaburen-jō Theatre in Ponto-chō.
Southern Higashiyama
Gion Corner presents one-hour shows that include a bit of tea ceremony, koto (Japanese zither) music, ikebana (art of flower arranging), gagaku (court…
Southern Higashiyama
This is a new spot hosting maiko shows for small groups in a modern building. It includes a bit of tea ceremony, two short dances, conversation time and…
Northwest Kyoto
Performances by maiko (apprentice geisha) and geiko (the Kyoto word for geisha; a fully fledged maiko) of the Kamishichiken district are held in early…
Kyoto Station & South Kyoto
Try this excellent little theatre for lesser-known foreign art-house and eclectic Japanese films, including Japanese anime (animation). It’s on Kujō-dōri.
Imperial Palace & Around
Occasional classical-music and dance performances are held at this midtown concert hall. Check Kyoto Visitor's Guide for upcoming concerts.
