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The storytelling if the first part was great, traditional juggling if the second part was amazing and the lady magician was fabulous. The call spectators to the stage ti participate. If you are really interested in Japanese culture and tradition -this is one of the best ways to go
Really fun hour of skits by different acts - well worth seeing if you're in Osaka
I saw a geisha's dance for the first time. Since it was my first time, there was only a little time before the performance started, but I was able to take pictures with the maiko. The second-floor seats were empty, and it felt like we had the place to ourselves.
初めて芸舞妓さんの踊りを見ました。1回目だったので、開演前の少ない時間でしたが、舞妓さんと写真も撮れました。2階席は空いていて、貸切みたいでした。
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Most enjoyable - food was great and light entertaining somo show
We could not see the singer very well as stuck on the far side and she was standing inside an alcove
If you go to Kyoto during the time of year that the geisha houses perform, I would definitely attend one of these shows. The show is short enough that even though we didn’t understand Japanese, it was just a great visual experience (costumes, dance) and opportunity to listen to the music. Pro tip: Spring for the more expensive seating. We got standard, which was in the balcony, and it was super hot up there. Also, this would not be an activity for young kids, they would get bored. I would say older teens and up.
Highly recommend this experience if you are in Kyoto. The performance, costumes and sets were great and you even get the chance to take a picture with the Geisha.
It was a beautiful performance, and definitely an unforgettable experience. While it is all in Japanese, the organizers prepared a handout in English, in which all the parts of the performance were explained. An educated audience (no mobile phones ringing, loud talks, late comings etc.) enhanced the positive experience. Highly recommended!
It was a weekday, and I observed from the regular seats on the second floor. There were no people in front of me, so I was able to enjoy the performance thoroughly, but it was disappointing that someone was sitting next to me despite there being plenty of empty seats. Additionally, I was surprised by the lack of an explanation booklet for the program, which showed a lack of consideration from the theater.
平日でもあり、2階普通席で見学。前の席に人もいなく、十分に鑑賞出来ましたが、席が十分に空いているにも係わらず、隣に人が座っていたのは残念でした。また、プログラムの説明書も全くなく、劇場側の不親切さには驚きました。
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I was interested in the traditional Japanese vaudeville, but I hadn't had the chance to visit a real one, so I participated to get a sense of what it's like. There was an explanation for foreign guests, which allowed me to enjoy it as a first-timer as well. The audience members got on stage to try their hand at traditional Japanese performances and magic, and everyone was quite enthusiastic and having fun. Participating alongside foreign guests was a unique experience that I don't usually get, and it felt refreshing.
寄席には興味があったのですが、本場にお邪魔する機会がなく、どんなものかと予習の意味で参加しました。
外国人の方への説明があるので、初めての自分も一緒に説明を聞いてたのしめました。
お客さんが舞台に上がって太神楽やマジックに挑戦するのですが、わりと皆さん積極的で楽しんでらっしゃいました。外国人の方と一緒に参加、というのもなかなか普段はない機会で、新鮮でした。
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It had an international atmosphere! As a beginner in rakugo, taikagura, and wajima (being Japanese), I found the explanations to be thorough and easy to understand, which made it enjoyable♪ Not only could we watch and listen, but we also had the opportunity to experience it hands-on with small props, making it a great experience⭐︎ I was able to take the props home as souvenirs, and I showcased them to my husband when I returned (^.^) I thought it would be nice to participate along with my overseas friends when they visit Japan and go to Kanda Myojin!
インターナショナルな雰囲気でした！落語・太神楽・和妻初心者の私（日本人）にとっても解説が丁寧で、分かりやすく楽しめました♪
観たり聞いたりするだけでなく、実際に小物を使って体験できるので良い経験になります⭐︎小物はお土産に持って帰れたので、帰って主人に披露しました(^.^)
海外の友人が日本に来た際に神田明神に参拝するのと一緒に参加するのも良いなと思いました！
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I had never seen rakugo before, so I was interested and joined with a friend. The plate spinning and magic tricks (which I learned are called wazuma) were quite fun. There were many foreigners present, and during some of the magic tricks, they even revealed how they were done, so I was able to participate without getting bored. I think I'll show it to my acquaintances. Haha!
落語など今まで見たことが無かったので、興味があり友人に連れられ参加してみました。
皿回しや手品(和妻、わずまと言うらしい)が結構楽しかったです。
外国人の方も多くいて、また手品などは一部、種あかしでやり方も教えて貰えるので飽きることなく参加できました。知合いに披露しようと思います。笑
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This is the best way to see Japanese Traditional dance/drama, An hour program fully packed with Thrill.I enjoyed with my family and would recommend to my family circle and friends
Thanks very much Veltra team
If you are in Kyoto during the Festival, I highly recommend going to see the Maiko dance. Because we gave them a little money for a cause, we also got our picture with 2 maikos. We really enjoyed listening to the music and seeing the delicate dances. The tea before the show was rushed and we could have skipped that but definitely go the show.
It's good if you like historical and traditional performance. But for foreigner who does not understand the language. It is just mere some repetitive songs and dance. Some of the dance quite okay and colorful while other is not that interesting.
Loved Gion Odori experience.
When I purchased the ticket was not sure how will work.You don't have an assigned a seat, so you don't know where they are going to put you, but the site was good, at the top, so I could enjoy the show. It is a pity that no photographs can be taken at any time. I would have liked to keep a graphic memory, even if there could be only in a final part of the show.
Upon arrival you must enter directly through the great door and show the paper of the purchase, inside they have your ticket prepared with your name in an envelope. If you only have the show ticket, you don't have to stand in line, just enter the room and wait for a worker to take you to your seat.
A privilege to watch such a beautiful traditional performance. We were given a warm welcome by English speaking hosts and had excellent seats.
This was a lovely performance by the Gion Geiko and Maiko. Keep in mind this isn't a traditional performing art; in Japan Geisha usually "perform" in private settings for very wealthy individuals. You could book a geisha dinner for several hundred dollars per person, or you could go to one of these shows if you are lucky enough to be in town while one of these performances is going on and get a taste of Geisha art in a theater setting. It was a beautiful performance!
This event was all in all a great insight in traditional Japanese Geiko and Maiko art. Singers, dancers and artists were awesome and let to some moments of getting goose pimples ;-)
Unfortunately the previous tea ceremony was a bit disappointing as the room was quite small and not everybody could observe the women preparing tea. Additionally you had to rush as the next group of people was already waiting outside.
The performance was very authentic and a wonderful experience. Exchanging Veltra voucher for tickets was incredibly easy. Highly recommend.
I feel it goes without saying that this was a truly magical experience. I feel privileged to have been visiting Kyoto at the time of the Gion Odori and thank VELTRA for making the experience of organising tickets pain-free.
When in Kyoto, tourists walk the streets of Gion, in the hope of spotting Maiko and Geisha. Some will try and take photos inconspicuously of them as they walk by, while others will pay over $200 for a dinner in order to see a Maiko perform 1 dance. This experience which is only available each year for about 10 days in November, will give you everything you need when it comes to seeing true geisha. It’s affordable, you get to see many geisha and maiko and they perform 10 acts during the 1 hour show. You can even take a photo with 2 maiko for a small donation.
There is also a tea ceremony you can be apart of if you turn up at 1pm. It’s a rush job and really confusing because of the language barrier, but basically you sit down, put the pink ticket on the table in front of you and they give you something to eat (little glutenous bun with red bean paste inside) and some matcha tea. You also get to keep the little pink plate the treat is served on. According to the kids (who were trying to be funny), you get to keep the plate because it saves on washing. It was a bit of a production line so we just folded up our treat to go, sipped our tea quickly and left to make room for the next groups of people waiting.
Thanks to Veltra, getting our tickets was super easy and our 7 seats were in the front row. Initially we were worried we might be too close but the seats were great.
I saw it for the first time, and I was able to enjoy it until the end without getting bored. The kimono attire was very beautiful and vibrant. I definitely want to see it again.
初めてみましたが、飽きることなく最後まで楽しむことができました。
着物姿がともてきれいで華やかでした。
ぜひまた見たいです。
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This was a great show! The dancers were talented, the comedy was funny (the acting was clear enough that I got the gist of it, despite not speaking any Japanese), and the scenery and costumes were beautiful. The seats were comfortable and better than I expected given the price. The theater wasn't too difficult to find and it's in the heart of Pontocho, which is an older area of Kyoto. I would highly recommend attending this show or similar if you get the opportunity!
So grateful we got to see this traditional experience. We had amazing seats and the performance was very unique. Definitely would recommend to others.
An amazing experience - one of the few opportunities to witness geiko and maiko perform. The dance was lovely and enchanting - a very uniquely Japanese experience.
When I went to see the "Dōri" performance before, I was able to take photos with the maiko at the tea ceremony, but this time, even though I had the front row seat, photography was prohibited, which was disappointing. However, it was great to be able to see everything up close. After the tea ceremony, I was able to take photos with two cute maiko in the break room, so it was also possible to stand next to them for a picture. The main stage was enjoyable and easy to understand. Right after the "Dōri" performance, I also enjoyed a May riverside lunch nearby.
以前都をどりを観に行った時は、お茶席でも舞妓さんの撮影ができましたが、今回は一番前の席になったのに、撮影禁止で残念でしたが、近くで観られて良かったです。お茶席の後休憩室ではお2人の可愛い舞妓さんの撮影ができたので、横に立って一緒に撮影することも可能です。メインの舞台は、お話もわかりやすく楽しめました。
をどり終了後すぐそばで5月の川床ランチも楽しめました。
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The Kamogawa Odori performance is fantastic. It's incredible to see Geisha's perform - truly a once in a lifetime experience. The tea ceremony and photo-op were also very nice.
My ticket was in the first couple of rows, so I had a great seat the whole time. Everything is in Japanese (which I prefer due to its authenticity) but they had a program that had a short synopsis in English.
The performance itself was very well done with simple but beautiful set design and the iconic Geisha dress.
You absolutely need to 1) Travel to Kyoto and 2) Go to Kamogawa Odori (come in May!)
Priceless experience....Veltra make it easy and affordable for us....tq
You should try it!
I wasn't sure about VELTRA... But everything went perfectly! Email confirmation arrived quickly; Easy to show the coupon printout and swap for tickets; Accurate location instructions.
The show itself was extremely impressive, in a beautiful theatre space, and absolutely authentic. Besides tourists, there were LOTS of locals all dressed up to enjoy a quality performance.
I would 100% recommend using VELTRA's service if you want to see traditional Japanese theatre - so much easier than the official theatre website.
One caveat: dialogue is all in Japanese. If that bothers you, you need to broaden your mind.
Oh, and the barrage of souvineers beforehand was a little unexpected - But nothing that could possibly diminish the overall experience.
Cette représentation était spectaculaire et très intéressante du point de vue culturel! À voir absolument !
