Ookini zaidan
Kyoto Gokagai
Today there are five hanamachi in Kyoto: Gion Kobu, Miyagawacho, Pontocho, Kamishichiken and Gion Higashi. They are called Gokagai generically.Gion Kobu
Gion Kobu is located close from Yasaka Shrine (also known as Gion-san). The street still has old tea house buildings and has the Edo period atmosphere. They follow Inoue School. The special performance is held in spring (Miyako Odori) and autumn (Onshu-kai). |
Gion Kobu Kabukai 570-2 Gion-cho Minami-gawa, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto Tel: 075-541-3391 http://www.miyako-odori.jp |
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Miyagawacho
Miyagawacho is located on the east side of Kamo River, between Shijo and Gojo. In the Edo period, the area was flourished as a center of theatre play (started by Okuni from Izumo province) and tea house. They follow Wakayagi School. The special performance is held in spring (Kyo Odori). |
Miyagawacho Kabukai 4-306 Miyagawa-suji, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto Tel: 075-561-1154 http://www.eonet.ne.jp/~miyagawacho/ |
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Pontocho
Pontocho is located on the narrow street between Sanjo and Shijo. It started to develop after they constructed new bank on Kamo River. The area has its unique atmosphere. They follow Onoe School. The special performance is held in spring (Kamogawa Odori) and autumn (Suimei-kai). |
Pontocho Kabukai Sanjo Ohashi Nishi-zume, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto Tel: 075-221-2025 http://www1.odn.ne.jp/~adw58490/ |
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Kamishichiken
The area started to develop in the Muromachi period when they had a big renovation of Kitano Tenmangu Shrine. The symbol represents the sweet dumpling which was offered to Toyotomi Hideyoshi when he had a big tea party here. They follow Hanayagi School. The special performance is held in spring (Kitano Odori) and autumn (Kotobuki-kai). |
Kamishichiken Kabukai 742 Shinsei-cho, Imadegawa-dori Shichihonmatsu-nishi-iru, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto Tel: 075-461-0148 http://www.maiko3.com/ |
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Gion Higashi
Gion Hihashi was started in the Edo period in front of Yasaka Shrine. Gion Kobu and Gion Higashi were one hanamachi until 1881. They follow Fujima School. The special performance is held in autumn (Gion Odori). |
Gion Higashi Kabukai 319 Gion-cho Kitagawa, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto Tel: 075-561-0224 |
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