Kamishichiken Kotobuki-kai
画像出典: PR TIMES(ロングランプランニング株式会社)

Kamishichiken Kotobuki-kai

Kamishichiken Kaburenjo Theatre

location
Kamishichiken Kaburenjo Theatre
period
November 12, 2026 (Thu) - November 18, 2026 (Wed)
Time
One show daily at 16:00 (doors open 15:30)
cost
10,000 yen (all seats reserved, tax incl.)
access
3 min on foot from the Kamishichiken city bus stop (route 50), or 10 min from Kitano-Hakubaicho Station (Randen).

Why You Should Visit

Kotobuki-kai is the autumn dance performance by the geiko and maiko of Kamishichiken, the geisha district just east of Kitano Tenmangu Shrine. It is held for seven days from 12 November at the Kamishichiken Kaburenjo theatre, with one show a day at 16:00. The 75th edition in 2026 features five pieces, including the nagauta dances "Takarabune", "Tabi" and "Boshibari". A fine way to see geisha dance in autumn, and easy to pair with the autumn leaves at Kitano Tenmangu.

Essentials

There are 7 car parks within a 12-minute walk of Kamishichiken Kaburenjo Theatre, and 6 public restrooms within 8 minutes. The map shows each with its walking time.

Facility data comes from OpenStreetMap. It does not include opening hours, fees or availability.

TICKETS / REGISTRATION
Tickets have been on sale since 14 September 2026 online via the official website, at convenience stores (FamilyMart, 7-Eleven), through travel agents (JTB, KNT, Meitetsu World Travel) and at the theatre box office (from 3 days before the show date, 10:00–16:00). They are also sold on the Confetti ticket site from 15 September, 10:00. Phone bookings: 050-3092-0051 (10:00–17:00, closed weekends and holidays).
NOTE

Programme

  • Nagauta "Takarabune"
  • Nagauta "Yashiki Musume"
  • Sofugaku "Tanishi"
  • Nagauta "Tabi"
  • Nagauta "Boshibari"

※The cast for each piece is listed on the official website

※Preschool-age children are not admitted

出典: PR TIMES(ロングランプランニング株式会社)

FAQ

Can I attend without any connection to a tea house?
Yes. Tickets are on general sale online, at convenience stores, through travel agents and at the theatre box office.
Are seats reserved?
Yes, all seats are reserved, at 10,000 yen each (tax incl.).
How many shows are there a day?
One show a day, starting at 16:00. Doors open at 15:30.

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