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日本語 Kyomai Dance performance by geiko and maiko (not geisha) and visits of the Gion Kagai Art Museum
"Kagai" is a town where the culture of geisha and maiko who show heartfelt hospitality through their dancing and other traditional arts has been passed down for generations, and where Kyoto's traditional culture is carefully preserved. Kyoto's Kagai has flourished as a major center of hospitality culture.
In the Kagai district, geisha and maiko have the spring and autumn performances as their one goal, but they also spend their days training in dance and other performing arts, as well as studying traditional culture such as the tea ceremony. The kimonos and other attire that complement them are supported by the skills of many artisans, including traditional craft artisans, hairdressers, and kimono dressers. In addition to events unique to the Kagai district, such as the opening ceremony, they also inherit seasonal customs and continue to cherish and protect Kyoto's traditional culture by participating in traditional Kyoto events such as the Jidai Matsuri.
Let's experience traditional culture at this valuable museum located in the entertainment district of Gion Kobu.
Features of this Plan
Kyoto dance performance by geisha and maiko
Kyomai (Kyoto Mai Dance) 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. Two Kyomai songs will be performed for a total of about 15 minutes.
Yasaka Club: A place where the beauty of the theater and gardens come together: Gion Kagai Art Museum
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.-In the Kagai districts of Kyoto, women who perform traditional dance and music 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.
Tour overview
- Implementation period
- 1st session: 13:30~
2nd session: 14:20~
3rd session: 15:00~
4th session: 16:00~ - Time required
- 1 hour
- Implementation site
- Gion Kagai Art Museum
- price
- General ¥3,100
High school students or younger ¥2,300
- Cancellation Policy
- Please note that tickets cannot be cancelled or changed after purchase.
- Application deadline
- Up to 1 hour before the start of the experience
Usage overview
- remarks
Admission to the Gion Kagai Art Museum and tour fees for Kyoto Mai dance performances by geiko and maiko are also included.
Equipment outline
- Name of facility
- Gion Kagai Art Museum
- address
- 〒605-0074
Yasaka Club, 570-2, Gion-cho Minami-gawa, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture
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