Gion Corner, Theatre building in Gion, Higashiyama-ku, Japan.
The Espace Gion theatre contains a 165-seat auditorium with 30 premium seats equipped with digital translation tablets for international audiences.
The theatre, established in 1962, emerged as a central venue for showcasing Japanese performing arts during the post-war cultural revival period.
Seven traditional art forms, including tea ceremonies, flower arrangements, and classical dances, come together on a single stage at Espace Gion.
The theatre offers nightly performances lasting one hour, with tickets available for purchase at the entrance or through advance reservations.
Maiko dancers perform authentic Kyomai dance routines, following choreographies that originated from the entertainment district of Gion centuries ago.
Location: Higashiyama-ku
Inception: 1962
Official opening: 1962
Website: http://kyoto-gioncorner.com
GPS coordinates: 35.00139,135.77561
Latest update: March 7, 2025 23:05
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