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Japan: Kyoto – Gion Corner Cultural Show

Date: 23rd March, 2015

My day of sightseeing across Kyoto began at the famous Fushimi Inari-taisha before returning to the city to visit Kinaku-ji and Kiyomizu Dera. And although I felt I had seen enough, I found myself walking towards Gion Corner — a theater that has a daily cultural show showing some Japanese traditions and live theater.

Gion street at night Kyoto
The sun had set over Kyoto
Gion corner Kyoto night
The shows are held inside Yasaka Hall, next to the Gion Kobu Kaburenjo Theatre
Gion Corner show information
I was on two minds about attending the show. It’s quite pricey ¥3150 (₹1700/$25/€24) and I assumed there wouldn’t be any tickets for the final show.
Gion Corner crowd Kyoto Japan
But it turns out there still a few seats left for the final show. And since I was already in line, I thought why not, and bought myself a ticket
Gion Corner cultural show Kyoto
We all sat down for the show. Other than introductions of each segment in English, everything else would be in Japanese.

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