Nagoya-City 61st Kawabun-za "Geiko & Maiko of Nagoya - Meigiren Performance"
Date: Oct 6,2020(Tue)、Oct 7(Wed)、Oct 8(Thu)
Traditional Entertainment Arts at Kawabun!
Kawabun is the oldest Ryotei restaurant in Nagoya, with a history of over 400 years. Its back garden, the modern stone stage designed by world-renowned sculptor and garden designer Masayuki Nagare is the location for the traditional Kawabun-za, a performance of Hohgaku and Nohgaku arts during which guests can enjoy the show while tasting the superb preparations served by the "Ryotei."
[Mid-Day Show] *: Arts Performance Only
Viewing only. For those wishing to enjoy the brilliance of Japanese dance in a relaxed atmosphere, with mainly younger performers on the program.
[Night Show]
An all-star performance by four maiko from Meigiren and sixteen Geiko.
After viewing the gorgeous program, enjoy a Kawabun feast.
[Online Show]
Those unable to attend in-person can pay to watch online by prior reservation. The live performance will be available on YouTube or Vimeo through a private link. After watching the splendid program, enjoy talk shows and two-way exchanges with the performers in real time.
*: Please note that the performance times, prices, and contents differ on October 8th (Thursday) only.
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Event info
| Date | October 6th (Tuesday), 7th (Wednesday), and 8th (Thursday), 2020 |
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| Time | •October 6th (Tuesday) and 7th (Wednesday) [Mid-Day Show] 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM (Estimate) * Reception starts 1:30 PM. [Night Show] 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM (Estimate) * Reception start at 5:00 PM. [Online Show] 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM (Estimate) •October 8th (Thursday) [Mid-Day Show] 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM (Estimate) * Reception starts 11:00 AM. [Night Show] 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM (Estimate) * Reception starts at 6:00 PM. [Online Show] 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM (Estimate) |
| Location | Ryotei Kawabun |
| Location | 〒460-0002 2-12-19 Marunouchi, Naka-Ward, Nagoya-City, Aichi Prefecture, Japan |
| Price | •October 6th (Tuesday) and 7th (Wednesday) [Mid-Day Show] 5,000 yen (includes performance admission, earphone audio guide, tea service, and tax) [Night Show] 25,000 yen (includes performance admission, earphone audio guide, tea service, complete banquet, drinks, tax, and artistic charge) [Online Show] 2,500 yen •October 8th (Thursday) [Mid-Day Show] 15,000 yen (includes performance admission, earphone audio guide, tea service, complete banquet, drinks, tax, and artistic charge) [Night Show] 5,000 yen (includes performance admission, earphone audio guide, tea service, and tax) [Online Show] 2,500 yen |
| Parking | No parking available, please use parking facilities of the neighborhood. |
| Restrooms | Available |
| Inquiries | Restaurant Reservations: 052-222-0873 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM |
| Guide | Earphone guide available free of charge upon request. Kabuki sommelier Okuda Kentaro will provide live comments on the program, the dance, and the local geisha community. This is Japanese dance everyone can enjoy regardless of experience or enthusiasm for classical arts. |
| Seating | Both stage and seating are outdoor. Guests are kindly advised to dress adequately for the occasional evening chill. Guests accompanied by underage or child guests are kindly requested to reserve a private room (seperate 5,000 yen charge per room). |
| Dress Code | Smart casual or similar preferred |
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DIRECTIONS
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- By public transportation
- 5 min. walk from Exit 2 of the subway Marunouchi Station, or 8 min. walk from Exit 1 of the subway Hisayaodori Station.
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- By car
- Exit the Marunouchi Exit of the Nagoya Expressway Ring Route. Turn east (left) at Bank of Japan (Nichigin) crossing. Turn north (left) at Sakuradori-Honmachi crossing. Keep for 200m. Kawabun is 40m on the left, from the crossing of Honmachi Dori St. with Uodana Dori St.
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