Ryoma Yosakoi 2026｜11/7〜11/8

Dates & time: November 7, 2026 (Sat) - November 8, 2026 (Sun) 10:00–20:00 (varies by venue)
cost: Free to watch at Kyoto Station's Muromachi Koji Plaza. No viewing fee is listed for other venues (entry to the shrine's grave area is normally ¥300 for adults, ¥200 for elementary and junior high students)
Venue & access: Kyoto Ryozen Gokoku Shrine (Ryoma Stage) and other venues around Kyoto About 7 minutes' walk from the Higashiyama-Yasui city bus stop (to Kyoto Ryozen Gokoku Shrine). The organizers ask visitors to use public transport.

There are 7 car parks within a 12-minute walk of Kyoto Ryozen Gokoku Shrine (Ryoma Stage) and other venues around Kyoto, and 5 public restrooms within 8 minutes. The map shows each with its walking time.

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Why You Should Visit

A two-day yosakoi dance festival where student teams from across Japan perform at venues around Kyoto, with the main stage at Kyoto Ryozen Gokoku Shrine, the resting place of Sakamoto Ryoma. Built on Kochi's yosakoi naruko dance, it also brings together regional styles such as Kyoto's Kyoen Sodefure! and Okayama's Uraja. The Ryoma Stage at the shrine has seating, so families with small children and older visitors can watch in comfort. There is also a stage at Kyoto Station Building's Muromachi Koji Plaza, easy to catch between sightseeing stops. A good pick if you want to see energetic student dance up close or visit places tied to Ryoma.

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Main venues

Ryoma Stage (Kyoto Ryozen Gokoku Shrine): main venue, with seating
Kyoto Station Building, Muromachi Koji Plaza: 15:00–20:00 (moves to the station front plaza if it rains)
Other venues around Kyoto

Dance styles

Kochi's yosakoi naruko dance
Kyoto's Kyoen Sodefure!
Uraja from the Chugoku region

Teams announced on the official Instagram

Okayama Uraja-ren Asahi
Kanazawa University yosakoi circle Irodori (seniors' farewell performance)

*Check the official site for times and teams at each venue

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FAQ

Is there anywhere to sit and watch?

Yes. The Ryoma Stage at Kyoto Ryozen Gokoku Shrine has seating, suitable for families with small children and older visitors.

Can I watch it at Kyoto Station?

Yes. Teams perform at Kyoto Station Building's Muromachi Koji Plaza from 15:00 to 20:00 on both days. If it rains, the stage moves to the station front plaza.

What kind of dances are performed?

Student teams from around Japan perform Kochi's yosakoi naruko dance, Kyoto's Kyoen Sodefure!, and Uraja from the Chugoku region, among others.