Comments on: Miyako Odori | Gions Spring Dance

By: Toni Broome

Toni Broome — Sun, 28 Apr 2019 09:19:20 +0000

In reply to terry hogan. Thanks for the info on this one Terry. For those not familiar the Miyako Odori in the article is performed by the Geiko and Maiko of Gion, the Kitano Odori is performed by those from Kamishichiken in the northwest of Kyoto city near Kitano shrine. Another opportunity to experience a tea ceremony by the Geisha here alongside the local community is during the annual plum blossom festival at the shrine.

By: terry hogan

terry hogan — Sun, 28 Apr 2019 06:15:24 +0000

We saw Kitano Odori this year in March. Could not get tickets online but as soon as we arrived in Kyoto, went to the Tourist Info Centre in the station and they booked it for us. We did the tea ceremony on their advice, but I thought it was pretty poor really, and all over in 10 minutes when they rush you out so the next group can come in. I have learnt tea ceremony and know a bit about it, but perhaps for someone with no knowledge of it, it might be interesting - I do apologise if I am sounding elitist here, it's not intended.
The show was interesting. Lasting a little over an hour including an intermission. The first half was for me and I think probably many Westerners, a bit long. It was a little play that was almost pantomime and very simple, but I am told quite a traditional thing. It went on for 30 minutes which was for me 20 minutes too long. The second part conversely was not long enough - it was just dancing. Beautiful kimono and seeming simple choreography but performed extremely well it was quite mesmerizing and the finale with the large group was beautiful. The theatre is very nice and comfortable.

By: 2 Aussie Travellers

2 Aussie Travellers — Thu, 14 Sep 2017 01:59:04 +0000

In reply to Lana. Hi Lana. This is the spring dance season but there is a similar autumn season that runs in October and November. Each Geisha district has their own show dates during this period but you would probably be there for Gion Odori at Gion Kaikan Hall usually on the first week of November and Suimeikai in Pontocho at Pontocho Kaburenjo Theatre usually last week of October. I don't know how to book them from overseas though as their websites are in Japanese but we had no trouble buying tickets at the theatre on the day or you could possibly organise it in advance through your hotel.

By: Lana

Lana — Thu, 14 Sep 2017 01:23:13 +0000

This looks amazing, we are in Kyoto from 28th Oct -1st Nov this year. Do you know of any performances like this that will be on? thank you 🙂

By: Janeen @ Green Global Travel

Janeen @ Green Global Travel — Thu, 23 Jul 2015 17:53:13 +0000

Very interesting! I was unaware of the difference between a Geisha and Geiko. The show looks amazing! Thanks for sharing!

By: karla

karla — Wed, 22 Jul 2015 15:04:20 +0000

I watched this too. It was a good experience.

By: twoaussietravellers@yahoo.com

twoaussietravellers@yahoo.com — Tue, 07 Apr 2015 20:35:07 +0000

In reply to Emma Cheesman. Hi Emma, the shows are amazing, now I want to go back and see the autumn one. Enjoy the rest of your time in Kyoto!

By: Emma Cheesman

Emma Cheesman — Tue, 07 Apr 2015 12:46:21 +0000

We saw it today too it was just awesome!!!

By: Rosemarie of Travel and Beyond

Rosemarie of Travel and Beyond — Fri, 03 Apr 2015 02:08:26 +0000

This is the one thing we missed each time we went to Japan! We definitely have to correct it on our next trip!