Kamogawa Odori 鴨川をどり
- Publicado el : 02/11/2012
- Por : L.T.
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Kamogawaodori is a geisha performances, apprentices and confirmed in Pontocho Kaburenjo theater in Kyoto.
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Splendeurs et misères des geishas
Le théâtre Pontochô Kaburenjo accueille depuis 1872 « les danses de la rivière Kamo », - celle qui serpente lentement dans le quartier de Pontochô -, un mois par an à la fin du printemps (dates variables, se renseignerauprès du théâtre);
This exceptional event organized by an association of geishas brings together, for the pleasure of connoisseurs but also tourists, maiko (apprentice geishas) and geiko (confirmed geishas) in silk kimonos and lacquered socks. The theater, saturated with silver lanterns for the event, represents the Kamogawa Odori with two stages.
On the first one you can attend traditional dance and a show resembling kabuki (an epic form of classical Japanese theater), while on the second you can admire the dance of a group of geishas. These dances are performed three times a day, in the afternoon, and are famous for the use and delicate handling of the fan. They are also accompanied by traditional musical instruments such as the shamisen (long-necked lute of Chinese origin) or the koto (long zither).
The districts of Pontochô and Gion can still boast of being the last in Kyoto where you can meet geishas, if you feel like it and if your purse is full, do not hesitate to order a cup. of tea by one of them before the performances in the tea room of the theater . A delight not to be missed under any circumstances!
Dirección - Horario - Acceso
Dirección
Phone
+81(0) 75 221 2025 (théâtre de Ponto-cho Kaburen-jo).Horario
5 minute walk from Shijo station on the Keihanou line near the Kawaramachi Sanjo stop on the city bus line.Precio
normal: 2000 yen / special seats: 4000 yen / special seats and tea: 4500 yen.
