The Essence of Japanese Traditional Arts and Entertainment Bring Together at Gion Corner!

One of Kyoto's pride is its various traditional arts and entertainments that have been cherished in eternal history and tradition. Gion is the most precious district in Kyoto where history and tradition are surely still preserved, and that is where Gion Corner is. Since 1962, Gion Corner is a popular night spot where tourists can experience an overview of 7 kinds of Japanese traditional arts and entertainment in single setting: Kyoto style Dance, Flower Arrangement, Tea Ceremony, Japanese Harp, Comic Play, Court Music and Puppet Play. They can be one of the essential moment for your time in Kyoto. Please relax and enjoy this highlight selection of Japanese traditional culture at Gion Corner.

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special privilege!

Show Time : Daily 19:00~ & 20:00~ (2 performances a day)
Regular Performance : Mar. 1-Nov. 30, 2007(closed Aug. 16)
Special Performance : Dec. 1-3, 8-10, 15-17, 22-24, 2006
Jan. 5-8, 12-14, 19-21, 26-28, 2007
Feb. 2-4, 9-12, 16-18, 23-25, 2007
*1 performance only from 19:00 during the special performance term.
Fee : ¥ 3,150 (Cash only)
Application : Tel. +81-75-561-1119     Fax.+81-75-561-3860

[Gion Corner] Yasaka Hall, Gion, Hanamikoji Shijo-sagaru, KYOTO
Access & Map

maiko gallery imageMaiko Gallery

Open at 1F entrance
The gallery exhibits valuable photos of maiko, their splendid flower hair accessories, traditional hairstyle, panels of the history of five Flower Town district and their events. Visit the gallery freely and learn more about Kyoto.


Kyoto Traditional Musical Art Foundation "Okini Zaidan"
Kyoto Traditional Musical Art Foundation "Okini Zaidan"
570-2 Minamigawa Gion-machi, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, 605-0074
Tel. +81-75-561-3901     Fax. +81-75-561-3860