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
- 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.)
- Links
- Kobe · Gluten-free
- access
- 3 min on foot from the Kamishichiken city bus stop (route 50), or 10 min from Kitano-Hakubaicho Station (Randen).
- 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
Basque cheesecakeBaked with rice flour, no wheat. Whole 12cm, serves 2-3¥4,700 incl. shipping (Japan only)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.
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