KYOTO · GION KOBU
153rd Performance
MIYAKO ODORI 2027
Images are for illustrative purposes. Actual performances and stage productions may differ.
2027.4.1 THU — 4.30 FRI
The Gion Kobu Kaburenjo
12:30 · 14:30 · 16:30
View performances & book with Tokyo PickupFor travelers picking up their tickets in Tokyo before visiting Kyoto.
Images are for illustrative purposes. Actual performances and stage productions may differ.
2027
14:30
16:30
Gion, Kyoto
3 performances daily
A Kyoto spring tradition since 1872
Miyako Odori is one of Kyoto’s best-known spring traditions, performed by the geiko and maiko of Gion Kobu.
Since its first performance in 1872, the production has brought the changing seasons of Kyoto to the stage through dance, elaborate kimono and live traditional music.
A new production is created each year, culminating in the colorful grand finale, when geiko and maiko fill the stage together.
Experience Miyako Odori
A stage filled with geiko and maiko
The grand finale is one of the signature moments of Miyako Odori, bringing the performers together in a vibrant celebration of spring in Kyoto.
Kyoto’s seasons brought to life on stage
Dance, beautifully detailed costumes and live traditional music come together to portray scenes inspired by Kyoto and the changing seasons.
Ticket categories
Ticket categories and prices shown above are based on currently available information and will be confirmed when the official 2027 details are announced.
Tea Ceremony before the performance
The First Class Seat and Tea Ceremony ticket includes the traditional tea service held before the performance at the Gion Kobu Kaburenjo.
Guests enjoy matcha and a Japanese sweet while watching the formal tea preparation. The small commemorative plate used for the sweet may be taken home.
The tea service is held in the ryurei style, using chairs and tables, and serves many Miyako Odori guests before each performance.
It is the traditional Miyako Odori tea service rather than a private tea ceremony experience.
Please allow sufficient time before the performance if you plan to attend the tea service.
In addition to the ticket price, applicable J-Plaza and Tokyo Pickup fees are charged per booking.
J-Plaza service fee: To be confirmed＋Tokyo Pickup fee: To be confirmed
Payment is made by credit card when you book.
The Gion Kobu Kaburenjo
Miyako Odori is performed in the historic Gion district of Kyoto.
The Gion Kobu Kaburenjo570-2 Gionmachi Minamigawa
Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto 605-0074
Detailed access information and a map link will be provided before bookings open.
A pickup option for travelers visiting Tokyo before Kyoto
Tokyo Pickup is designed for travelers whose itinerary takes them to Tokyo before Kyoto — especially those who do not have a reliable delivery address in Japan or do not use LINE.
Pick up your Miyako Odori tickets at J-Plaza in Yotsuya, Tokyo, then continue your journey to Kyoto.
Travel between them takes about 2 hours 10 minutes by Tokaido Shinkansen.
Please make sure your itinerary includes time in Tokyo before you continue to Kyoto.
If your trip goes directly to Kyoto or the Kansai area without visiting Tokyo first, Tokyo Pickup is not suitable for your itinerary.
Check your itinerary before booking
Tokyo Pickup may be a good fit if:
- Tokyo comes before Kyoto in your itinerary.
- You can visit J-Plaza in Yotsuya while you are in Tokyo.
- You do not have a reliable address in Japan where tickets can be delivered.
- You want to manage your booking online without using LINE.
Tokyo Pickup is not suitable if:
- You are traveling directly to Kyoto or the Kansai area without visiting Tokyo first.
- You will visit Tokyo only after Kyoto.
- You are unsure whether you will be able to visit our Yotsuya store before traveling to Kyoto.
Tokyo Pickup is not a general store-pickup option or simply a way to avoid delivery charges. It is intended for travelers whose route through Japan makes collecting their tickets in Tokyo a practical part of their journey.
From booking to pickup
The process is divided into three simple stages. You choose your performance and pickup plan, confirm the conditions and pay, then follow the ticket arrangement through Your Tokyo Pickup.
Choose what works for your trip
Select your preferred date, show time, ticket type and number of tickets from the Tokyo Pickup performance calendar.
Provide the information needed to manage your booking and contact you if necessary. A Japanese address is not required and a telephone number is optional.
Choose the week when you expect to collect your tickets in Tokyo. This is a planned pickup week, not a specific appointment date.
Review the conditions before payment
Confirm the key conditions, including restrictions on changes, cancellations, refunds and switching to delivery.
Payment is completed when you submit your booking. Your card will be charged for the ticket price and all applicable fees.
We arrange the tickets while you follow the status online
J-Plaza will arrange the Miyako Odori tickets requested in your booking. Payment confirms your booking request but does not guarantee that the requested tickets can be secured.
Your personal booking page is available immediately after payment. Check the latest arrangement status and all information you will need for pickup.
Please make sure these conditions work for your trip
Tokyo Pickup is designed around a fixed performance booking and an in-person pickup in Tokyo.
Your performance booking cannot be changed or cancelled
Once booking and payment are completed, the performance date, show time, ticket type and number of tickets cannot be changed or cancelled.
No refund if you can no longer collect the tickets
If a change in your travel plans means you can no longer visit the store, the booking is not refundable. Please choose Tokyo Pickup only if you expect to be able to collect your tickets in Tokyo before traveling to Kyoto.
Tokyo Pickup cannot be changed to delivery
Tickets booked through Tokyo Pickup must be collected at J-Plaza in Yotsuya, Tokyo. They cannot later be sent to a hotel, home address or other location.
Your planned pickup week may be changed
If your Tokyo schedule changes, you may update your planned pickup week through Your Tokyo Pickup, provided another eligible pickup week is available.
Full refund if J-Plaza cannot secure your tickets
If J-Plaza is unable to secure the tickets requested in your booking, the full amount paid for that booking will be refunded, including the applicable fees charged with the booking.
Everything you need to collect your tickets
Your Miyako Odori tickets are collected in person at J-Plaza in Yotsuya, Tokyo. These four points cover the essentials for your visit.
J-Plaza in Yotsuya, Tokyo
Travel Salon Yotsuya J-Plaza1F Samon Eleven Building
3-1 Samoncho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
Available pickup times
- Mon–Fri
- 11:00–18:30
- Saturday
- 11:00–16:30
- Sunday & public holidays
- Closed
Choose a week, not an appointment
Choose the week in which you expect to visit. You may come on any eligible day during the available pickup hours.
Your planned pickup week may be changed later through Your Tokyo Pickup.
Latest pickup: two days before the performance
QR code + photo ID
- the QR code shown in Your Tokyo Pickup
- a government-issued photo ID, such as a passport
The name on the ID should match the registered pickup recipient.
Temporary closures or other unforeseen circumstances may affect pickup hours. Please check Your Tokyo Pickup before visiting the store.
Change the registered pickup recipient through Your Tokyo Pickup before they visit. The new recipient must show the QR code and their own government-issued photo ID.
J-Plaza does not retain an image or identification number from your ID.
Your personal booking page
Your Tokyo Pickup is your online hub for this booking. It becomes available immediately after payment, and you can return to it at any time until your tickets have been collected.
The page is updated as your booking progresses, so you can check the latest ticket arrangement status, pickup information and everything you will need when you visit J-Plaza.
See the latest status
Check your booking reference, performance, ticket details, amount paid and the current status of your ticket arrangement.
Know when and where to go
See the registered pickup recipient, planned pickup week, available pickup times and J-Plaza pickup location.
Your QR code appears when ready
Once your tickets have been arranged, the QR code required for collection will appear on the same page.
Update permitted pickup details
Change the registered pickup recipient or your planned pickup week when necessary.
Important notices may also be sent by email, but Your Tokyo Pickup is the main place to check your current booking and pickup information. Keep access to the page until your tickets have been collected.
Can’t find your access link?
Enter the email address you used when booking and we’ll send your current Your Tokyo Pickup access link again.
This does not create a new access link or change your booking.
Frequently asked questions
Can I choose my exact seat?
No. All tickets are reserved seats, but individual seat numbers or seating locations cannot be requested.
Seats are assigned by the event organizer, the Gion Kobu Kabukai, within the ticket category you booked.
J-Plaza cannot select or request a particular seat location on your behalf.
Is my planned pickup week an appointment?
No.
Your planned pickup week indicates approximately when you expect to visit. It is not a reservation for a specific date or time.
You may visit on an eligible day during the available pickup hours within that week.
Can I change my planned pickup week?
Yes, provided the new week is within the available pickup period. You can make the change through Your Tokyo Pickup.
Can I change the performance after booking?
No. Once booking and payment are completed, the performance date, show time, ticket type and number of tickets cannot be changed or cancelled.
Can my tickets be sent to my hotel instead?
No. A Tokyo Pickup booking cannot later be changed to delivery. Tickets must be collected at J-Plaza in Yotsuya, Tokyo.
What if I cannot get to Tokyo after booking?
The booking is not refundable if a change in your travel plans prevents you from visiting the store.
Please use Tokyo Pickup only when your itinerary includes Tokyo before Kyoto and you expect to be able to visit J-Plaza.
Can someone else pick up my tickets?
Yes, but you must change the registered pickup recipient through Your Tokyo Pickup before collection.
The new recipient must present the QR code and their own government-issued photo ID.
What happens if J-Plaza cannot secure my tickets?
If we are unable to secure the tickets requested in your booking, the full amount paid for that booking will be refunded.
Do I need LINE?
No. Tokyo Pickup can be used without a LINE account. Your booking and pickup details are managed through Your Tokyo Pickup.
I can’t find my Your Tokyo Pickup link. What should I do?
Use Find Your Tokyo Pickup and enter the email address you used when booking. If it matches a Tokyo Pickup booking, we’ll send the current access link to that address.
This does not create a new access link or change your booking.
What if my Tokyo travel dates change?
If you can still visit Tokyo before Kyoto, you may change your planned pickup week through Your Tokyo Pickup, provided another eligible week is available.
If your revised itinerary no longer allows you to collect your tickets in Tokyo, the booking cannot be changed to delivery or cancelled for a refund.
Miyako Odori 2027 — Tokyo Pickup
Before continuing, please make sure that Tokyo comes before Kyoto in your itinerary and that you will be able to collect your tickets at J-Plaza in Yotsuya.
The next page will show the Miyako Odori performances available for Tokyo Pickup.
Choose a performance with Tokyo Pickup
You will select your performance, ticket type and planned pickup week before completing payment.