Suimeikai — Pontocho Autumn Dance 2026

Dates & time: October 15, 2026 (Thu) - October 20, 2026 (Tue) Show starts at 15:30 (doors open 30 min before)
Price & booking: Reserved seats 10,000 yen or 8,000 yen / non-reserved seats 5,000 yen Tickets are on sale online and by phone (Pontocho Kabukai, 075-221-2025).
Venue & access: Pontocho Kaburenjo Theatre 5 min on foot from Sanjo Station (Keihan Line), or take a city bus to Kawaramachi Sanjo.

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Why You Should Visit

Suimeikai is the autumn dance recital by the geiko and maiko of Pontocho, one of Kyoto's geisha districts. It runs for six days from 15 October at the Pontocho Kaburenjo Theatre by the Kamo River, with one show a day at 15:30. The 111th edition in 2026 features three pieces: the tokiwazu "Matsu no Hagoromo", the kiyomoto "Yasuna" and the nagauta "Hanakoi Pontocho Adekurabe" in nine scenes, all danced by the district's geiko and maiko. Separate from the spring Kamogawa Odori, it centres on classical dance and suits anyone wanting a closer look at geisha performance.

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Programme

1. Tokiwazu "Matsu no Hagoromo"
2. Kiyomoto "Yasuna"
3. Nagauta "Hanakoi Pontocho Adekurabe" (nine scenes)

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FAQ

Can I attend without any connection to a tea house?

Yes. Tickets are on general sale online and by phone.

How many shows are there each day?

One show a day, starting at 15:30. Doors open 30 minutes before.

What seat types are available?

Reserved seats at 10,000 or 8,000 yen, and non-reserved seats at 5,000 yen.