Events

Kyoto's Minamiza Theater is home to kabuki just as Broadway is to musicals, and from Nov. 30 to Dec. 26 the theater will hold its annual kaomise (which literally translates to "face-showing") performances to highlight its roster of actors for the upcoming season. This year's ...

Travelers can get a glimpse of ancient Japan when they visit the historic temples and museums of western Nara, especially now using a discounted price. Despite being a residential area, the western part of Nara has a wide selection of World Heritage sites, museums, ...

Winter Special Performance. The demonstration of several kinds of traditional Japanese entertainments and arts is staged. Admission is 3,150JPY (2,500JPY for foreign visitors until Feb. 29). For further information, call 075-561-1119 (in English). Schedule & Key events: ● every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and national holidays (except ...

Event featuring grand electric decoration which started in 1995, to console the spirit of the victims of Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake. The electric decoration is illuminated along the street about 300 meters long. Hours will be subject to change due to overcrowding. Schedule & Key events: ● Monday ...