Kyoto

Kyoto is known for its traditional performances—particularly dance and Noh theater. All dialogue is in Japanese, but sometimes there are synopses available. From time to time international musicians play the intimate venues. The most convenient source for information is your hotel concierge or guest-relations manager, who may even have a few tickets on hand. For further information on Kyoto's arts scene, check the music and theater sections of the monthly magazine Kansai Scene, at bookshops for ¥300; you can also find information on the website www.kansaiscene.com. Another source is the Kyoto Visitor's Guide , which devotes a few pages to "This Month's Theater." Look at the festival listings for temple and shrine performances. It's available free from the Kyoto Tourist Information Center on the ninth floor of the Kyoto Station Building; the staff can also provide you with information.

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  • 1. GEAR

    This nonverbal show incorporates mime, magic, break dancing, and dramatic lighting effects as its energetic actors play robots temporarily unstuck from their assembly line. The 1928 art deco–like architecture of the former Mainichi Newspaper building provides the set.

    Nakagyo-ku Sanjo-dori, Gokomachi-dori, Kyoto, Kyoto-fu, Japan
    075-254–6520

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    Rate Includes: From ¥3,700, Fri., weekends, holidays, and 2nd and 4th Wed. of month at 2 and 7 pm
  • 2. Kongo Noh Theater

    Kamigyo-ku

    This theater presenting performances of the Kongo school of Noh drama was moved to this location on the former estate of an aristocrat. The architecture is completely modern, but the garden—there's a view of it from the lobby—is completely traditional. English translations of the librettos are often available.

    Karasuma-dori, Ichijo-sagaru, Kyoto, Kyoto-fu, 606-8341, Japan
    075-441–7222

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    Rate Includes: ¥2,500–¥7,000
  • 3. Ponto-cho Kabukirenjo Theater

    Nakagyo-ku

    The maiko and geiko of the Ponto-cho district perform at this theater in spring and fall. Occasionally other dance performances are scheduled here.

    Ponto-cho, Sanjo-sagaru, Kyoto, Kyoto-fu, 604-8003, Japan
    075-221–2025

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    Rate Includes: ¥2,000–¥6,000
  • 4. RAN Music Theatre

    Nakagyo-ku

    RAN is a new venue with highly rated performances of traditional instruments: the shamisen, taiko drums, koto zither, and Noh flute, with shows on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Doors open at 5:30 and 7:30 for shows at 6 and 8 pm, respectively.

    583-4 Nakanocho, Kyoto, Kyoto-fu, 604-8042, Japan

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    Rate Includes: ¥4,000 in advance, ¥4,500 at the door
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