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Pontocho Kaburenjo Theatre 先斗町歌舞練場
1927 theatre of the Pontocho geisha district, home of the Kamogawa Odori spring dances held every May since 1872.
HoursKamogawa Odori: May 1-24, usually three shows a day; Suimeikai recital mid-October
ClosedOutside performance periods
PriceKamogawa Odori ticket: ¥5,500
Getting thereSanjo Station (Keihan), exit 6, 5 min; Kyoto-Kawaramachi Station (Hankyu), 10 min
Time needed1.5-2 hours
Best timeMay for the Kamogawa Odori; 15-20 October 2026 for the Suimeikai
AddressPontocho Sanjo-sagaru, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto
Websitekamogawa-odori.com
About
The Pontocho Kaburenjo is a 1920s theatre with a tiled, Western-influenced facade at the north end of Pontocho alley. Each May the geiko and maiko of Pontocho perform the Kamogawa Odori, a dance programme first held in 1872, and in October they give the more formal Suimeikai recital. An English website explains the programme and booking.
Highlights
- Geiko and maiko dance performances
- Kamogawa Odori, held since 1872
- Optional tea ceremony served by maiko
- Historic 1927 theatre
Tips
- Book the tea-ceremony ticket to be served tea by maiko before the show
- Tickets go on sale in spring; use the English site
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