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Written By: Sharrie Shaw
Date: Nov. 11, 2006
Performed every April for the entire month @ Gion Kobu Kaburen-jo Theater
(Tel: 075-541-3391), the "Dance of the Capital" is traditionally performed by
maiko & geiko of Gion Kobu. The dance is also generally known as "Cherry
Blossom Dance" since it coincides with the cherry blossom festival.
The show started with a tea ceremony in another hall of the Kaburen-jo. One
gets to drink the green tea served with a sweet snack which you should eat first.
The plate also served as a popular souvenir for guests.
After the appreciation of the tea ceremony, the performance lasting an hour or
so starts in the main theater. All 4 seasons of the year would have been depicted
by the end of the performance. This show is highly demanded by tourists &
locals, so if you are interested, make sure you get the ticket as soon as you
arrived in Kyoto. It is a must if you are indeed arriving at this time of the year.
Don't miss it!!!
(NB: The cultural show at Gion Corner is not so great. If u have to choose
between that & Miyako Odori while in Kyoto in April, do always choose Miyako
Odori. I went to both & found the show at Gion Corner is more of a tourist trap
than anything though if you must experience Japanese traditional culture & have
no other alternatives, that will have to suffice.)
Date: Nov. 11, 2006
Performed every April for the entire month @ Gion Kobu Kaburen-jo Theater
(Tel: 075-541-3391), the "Dance of the Capital" is traditionally performed by
maiko & geiko of Gion Kobu. The dance is also generally known as "Cherry
Blossom Dance" since it coincides with the cherry blossom festival.
The show started with a tea ceremony in another hall of the Kaburen-jo. One
gets to drink the green tea served with a sweet snack which you should eat first.
The plate also served as a popular souvenir for guests.
After the appreciation of the tea ceremony, the performance lasting an hour or
so starts in the main theater. All 4 seasons of the year would have been depicted
by the end of the performance. This show is highly demanded by tourists &
locals, so if you are interested, make sure you get the ticket as soon as you
arrived in Kyoto. It is a must if you are indeed arriving at this time of the year.
Don't miss it!!!
(NB: The cultural show at Gion Corner is not so great. If u have to choose
between that & Miyako Odori while in Kyoto in April, do always choose Miyako
Odori. I went to both & found the show at Gion Corner is more of a tourist trap
than anything though if you must experience Japanese traditional culture & have
no other alternatives, that will have to suffice.)
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