亮点

  • Seven Kyoto arts including maiko dance and bunraku
  • Premium seats include a translation tablet
  • Compact 50-minute show, ideal for first-timers

由来与背景

Run by the foundation of Gion Kobu, Kyoto's most prestigious geisha district, Gion Corner has introduced visitors to Kyoto's living arts since 1962.

Good to know for visitors

Getting there
5 min walk from Keihan 'Gion-Shijo' Station; 8 min from Hankyu 'Kyoto-Kawaramachi'. Open directions in Google Maps ↗
Booking & entry
Check tickets and details on the official page (button above).
Paying
Adult from ¥5,500; premium seats ¥6,600. Daily shows at 18:00 and 19:00 (winter Dec–Mar: Tue–Fri only).. 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, families

温馨提示

Performances are bunraku in some months and noh in others. Book premium seats for the front view and the multilingual translation tablet.

交通

Gion Corner (Gion Kobu Kaburenjo Annex) — 570-2 Gionmachi Minamigawa, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto

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