Written by Aarohi
This annual June performance is a must-watch if you’re in Kyoto.
What happens?
While the traditional entertainers known as maiko and geiko (geisha) usually perform at venues within their own districts, this large-scale production brings performers from all five of Kyoto’s hanamachi (geisha districts) together on one stage. As well as being a spectacular show, it offers a rare chance to compare the distinct dance styles of each district in a single performance.
Miyako no Nigiwai is held at Minamiza, best known as Kyoto’s historic kabuki theater.
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Schedule 2026
This year there will be two performances, at 11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., on both Saturday and Sunday. Tickets start at ¥6,500 for second tier seats. First tier seats cost ¥13,000, while premium tickets are ¥14,000.
In person, tickets are available at the box office at Minamiza, or at the box offices for Shochikuza (in Osaka, near Dotonbori), Kabukiza (Tokyo, near Ginza), or Shimbashi Enbujō (Tokyo, near Shinbashi).
Organizers may cancel events, alter schedules, or change admission requirements without notice. Always check official sites before heading to an event.- 53 m from Gion-Shijō Station Keihan Main Line (KH39)
- 268 m from Kawaramachi Station Hankyu Kyoto Main Line (HK86)
- 0.6 km from Sanjō Station Keihan Main Line (KH40)
