Gion Kobu Kaburen-jo, Registered cultural heritage theater in Gion Kobu, Japan
The wooden two-story Gion Kobu Kaburen-jo Theater features traditional Japanese architectural elements, including distinctive roofing and specialized stage configurations for performances.
Built in 1873 and relocated to its current location in 1913, this theater received national recognition as a Registered Tangible Cultural Property of Japan in 2001.
The theater serves as the primary venue for the annual Miyako Odori dance performances, where geiko and maiko from Gion Kobu district showcase traditional arts.
Following extensive seismic reinforcement and renovation works, the theater reopened in April 2023 with enhanced safety features while maintaining its historical architecture.
The stage incorporates specific areas for musicians, with designated spaces for shamisen players on one side and percussion instruments on the other.
Location: Higashiyama-ku
Inception: 1873
Website: http://miyako-odori.jp/kaburenjyo
GPS coordinates: 35.00150,135.77580
Latest update: March 8, 2025 22:17
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