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Kyomai Dance by Maiko Geiko and Visits of Gion Museum Kyoto
Kyomai Dance by Maiko Geiko and Visits of Gion Museum Kyoto
Kyomai Dance stage
Kyomai Dance by Maiko Geiko and Visits of Gion Museum Kyoto
Kyomai Dance by Maiko Geiko and Visits of Gion Museum Kyoto

Kyomai Dance by Maiko Geiko and Visits of Gion Art Museum Kyoto

By Gion Kagai Art Museum -Kyomai Dance Performance by Maiko Geiko- Kyoto
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Price is €24 per adult
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Overview

An invitation to the graceful world of geiko and maiko in Gion woven over three centuries
The Gion Kobu quarter of Kyoto’s Kagai district embodies a centuries-old history. Although times have changed, ancient traditions continue to be passed down with great care. The Gion Kagai Art Museum, established in historic Gion-machi, is the only facility in the world where visitors can discover the sophisticated culture of geiko and maiko. Experience the pride of Kyoto’s Kagai culture and the spirit of our predecessors.

-Performance time is approximately 15 minutes (2 songs).
-Kyomai dance performances are usually performed by 1 maiko or geiko. On some days, the 3rd and 4th sessions may be performed by 2.
-If you cannot find available ticket here, Please visit our website.

In the Kagai districts of Kyoto, women who perform traditional dance in ozashiki banquet rooms and on stage and entertain guests are referred to as geiko (and not geisha). Women training to become geiko are called maiko.

Activity location

  • Gion Kobu Kaburenjo Theater
    • 570-2 Giommachi Minamigawa, Higashiyama-ku
    • 605-0074, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Gion Kagai Art Museum
    • 570-2 Gionmachi Minamigawa
    • 605-0074, Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

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Kyomai Dance by Maiko Geiko and Visits of Gion Art Museum Kyoto
  • Activity duration is 20 minutes20m20m
Price details
€24.39 x 1 Adult€24.39
Total
Price is €24.39
Until Wed, 11 Dec

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedAll Fees and Taxes
  • What's includedWhat's includedadmission and dance performance
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedPhoto session fee 2,000 yen per group max 5 people

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  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

Activity itinerary

Gion Kobu Kaburenjo Theater
An invitation to the graceful world of geiko and maiko in Gion woven over three centuries The Gion Kobu quarter of Kyoto’s Kagai district embodies a centuries-old history. Although times have changed, ancient traditions continue to be passed down with great care. The Gion Kagai Art Museum, established in historic Gion-machi, is the only facility in the world where visitors can discover the sophisticated culture of geiko and maiko. Experience the pride of Kyoto’s Kagai culture and the spirit of our predecessors.
Gion Kagai Art Museum
  • Admission ticket included
Kyomai (Kyoto Mai Dance) Dance Performance by Geiko or Maiko. Performance time is approximately 15 minutes (2 songs). Kyomai will be performed in the Inoue style by a geiko or maiko. A rare opportunity for visitors to see these graceful dance up close, allowing them to experience the permanent exhibit more intimately. Permanent Exhibit on Kagai Art Culture. An introduction to the world of geiko, maiko and their culture through a diverse range of exhibits, from exquisite hand-painted Yuzen kimono and Nishijin brocade obi sashes, to personal belongings and makeup used by maiko. Exhibits feature precious items such as kanzashi hair ornaments for each season and black crested formal kimono, which are rarely seen in the Gion quarter. Along with photographs conveying the unique atmosphere of the Kagai district, immerse yourself in this secretive yet glamorous world.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESGion Kobu Kaburenjo Theater
    • 570-2 Giommachi Minamigawa, Higashiyama-ku
    • 605-0074, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEGion Kagai Art Museum
    • 570-2 Gionmachi Minamigawa
    • 605-0074, Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

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