Gion Odori — Autumn Geisha Dance of Gion Higashi
Kyoto's only autumn geisha dance, staged by the geiko and maiko of the Gion Higashi district. Ten days of elegant kyomai dance under lanterns, accompanied by live shamisen and song — a refined seasonal highlight of Kyoto.
When · Where
- When
- 2026/11/01 04:30 – 2026/11/10
- Where
- Gion Kaikan（323 Gionmachi Kitagawa, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto）
- City
- Kyoto
- Getting there
- Beside Yasaka Shrine; 5 min walk from Keihan 'Gion-Shijo' Station or City Bus 'Gion' stop.
- Price
- ¥6,000 (viewing only); ¥7,000 with a tea ceremony. Two shows daily at 13:30 and 16:00.
Good to know for visitors
- Getting there
- Beside Yasaka Shrine; 5 min walk from Keihan 'Gion-Shijo' Station or City Bus 'Gion' stop. Open directions in Google Maps ↗
- Booking & entry
- Check tickets and details on the official page (button above).
- Paying
- ¥6,000 (viewing only); ¥7,000 with a tea ceremony. Two shows daily at 13:30 and 16:00.. Smaller venues in Japan are often cash-first — carry some yen (cards/IC not guaranteed).
- Language
- Mostly in Japanese — a translation app on your phone helps.
- Good for
- culture seekers, art lovers, date night
Highlights
- The only one of Kyoto's annual odori held in autumn
- Geiko and maiko of the Gion Higashi district
- Optional tea ceremony with the performers' district
Background & story
First held in 1894, Gion Odori is one of Kyoto's longest-running geisha dances, showcasing the artistry the city's hanamachi keep alive year after year.
Good to know
Photography is prohibited during the performance. Buy the optional ¥1,000 illustrated program for the dance themes; pair with an evening stroll in nearby Gion.