Kamogawa Odori kyoto japan

新緑の京都を美しく飾る「鴨川をどり」は、輝かしい伝統と 磨きあげられた洗練の美を誇る京の年中行事です。 美しく楽しい華舞台、興趣の内容を盛った舞踊劇と艶麗京情緒の 踊絵巻の豪華番組は、国内はもとよりひろく海外にまで知られ、 今や京の初夏に欠くことのできないものとなっています。 御観光の好季節、御ひいき様並びに御入洛のお客様ぜひ、 「鴨川をどり」へ御光来下さいまして、華と競う舞台を御高覧 下さいますようお待ち申しております。

Kamogawa Odori

Dance Spectacle and Dance Drama by the Geisha of Ponto-Cho, Kyoto

Ponto-cho is a district along the narrow street rnnning parallel with Kamo River, starting from the foot of Sanjo Bridge. Used as a common motif in Hiroshige’s ukiyo-e wood-block prints, and commanding a fine view of the Higashiyama mountains, the district came into being as a result of river improvement works.
The origin of the Ponto-cho name is not certain, but some say it derives from the Portuguese word Ponto” , or “point” in English. This district has nourished as the home of Geisha who have long continued to devote themselves to the traditional arts.
Since the fi rst performance in 1872, the annual Kamogawa Odori event has won popularity not only in Japan but also abroad, and has earned great admiration from such celebrities as Jean Cocteau and Charlie Chaplin. The stage offers a splendid Japanese atmosphere and the exquisiteness of traditional Japanese dance.
The annual event in May should not be missed by those sightseeing in Kyoto,
and will surely become something dear to them.

PERFORMANCES: 12:00, 14:00, 16:00
ADMISSION : Masamiya Special seat with tea : ¥ 7,000