Stunning aesthetics at the Miyako Odori (Photo: Joi Ito / CC BY 2.0)
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Stunning aesthetics at the Miyako Odori (Photo: Joi Ito / CC BY 2.0)

Miyako Odori 2026

Annual traditional performance in Kyoto

Venue
Gion Kōbu Kaburenjō (祇園甲部歌舞練場)
When
Apr 1st - Apr 30th 2026

The annual Miyako Odori is traditionally held in April in the newly reconstructed Minami-za kabuki theatre building in Kyoto. Approximately 60 actors perform, including the famous geisha and maiko of Kyoto.The performance has a long history with traditions carefully maintained in Kyoto even now.

The performance lasts one hour and features are 8 scenes representing all of the seasons. The costumes, scenery and live music are simply fantastic, so even without understanding Japanese, patrons will find something of interest. Though taking photos during the shows is prohibited, colourful booklets are made available for purchase.

There are three performances per day starting at 12:30, 14:30 and 16:30. Tickets can be purchased on the day of the show but reservations are recommended and should be arranged through the official site.

Please check the official site for performance dates.

Getting there

Take the Keihan Railway to Gion-Shijo Station. The theatre is immediately outside of Exit 6. Alternatively, take Hankyu Railway to Kawaramachi Station for a 3-minute walk from Exit 1.

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Heather Meyer 5 days ago
Looking to buy 2 tickets 2026 April 10 or 11 or 12. First or second, any time. They don’t need to be together. Thank you!!

Email Heatherjeanmeyer@gmail.com
Bonson Lam 2 days ago
Hello Heather, I suggest you purchase the tickets on https://miyako-odori.jp/english/
Michael S. 3 weeks ago
7 First Class tickets (including the Tea Ceremony) available for the performance on April 9th at 16:30:
Row 1, seat 16-17-18-19-20
Row 2, seat 16-17

1 First Class tickets (including the Tea Ceremony) available for the performance on April 8th at 16:30.
2nd Floor balcony, Front Row A, seat 21

you can email me at michaelsakara@yahoo.com
David Ashman a month ago
Hi all - I'm hoping someone might have 4 tickets they would sell to just the dance performance between April 1-5. We ended up on the site too late to get tickets!
October Comstock 3 months ago
Hello all! I have 2 extra tickets that include the tea ceremony I need to sell for April 3, 2026 at 14:30. The seats are row 4, seats 23 and 24 right next to where the maiko walk out. Long story short, the site cached another session where I was picking seats and I didn't realize they were added to my other tab when I selected other seats and purchased in my excitement.

I'm just asking for the base yen price at time of purchase which was about $90 usd for both. Please comment with your email if interested and I will reach out! Thank you!
Grownup Travels 2 months ago
I'm very interested. You can email me at jane@canapini.ca
Jennifer Gallagher a year ago
Hello, I have 4 tickets to Miyako Odori on 2025/4/16(Wed) 12:30. I think that they must be transferrable because I have the digital tickets with QR code in email. I want to sell them so that my family can do an alternate activity. Am I able to sell them? Would anyone like them? My email is jkny@mac.com.
Hi, I'm interested. Please email me at yuvikajain10@gmail.com.

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