Miyako Odori

Name: Miyako Odori
Start: 2021-04
End: 2021-04

¥4,000 – ¥5,500

Kyoto

A performance by Maiko and Geiko from different districts, also known as the dance of the capital. Begun to raise spirits after Tokyo was first declared Japan’s capital, it has been held in the Kaburenjo Theater since 1873 but due to ongoing work it will be held at the Minami-za theatre for the second year ina row. There are three performances a day: 12.30pm, 2.30pm and 4.30pm and you can get tickets for either ¥4,000 (second class seats) or ¥5,500 (first class seats) online.

(Lily Crossley-Baxter)

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Dates

Early

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Late

Apr

Venue Minamiza Theatre

Entry ¥4,000 – ¥5,500

Web http://www.miyako-odori.jp...

Area

Kyoto

Closest station(s)

Chayama

Weather

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High: 16 ºC Low: 8 ºC

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