Gion, Kyoto’s largest geisha quarter today, is a wonderful place to get a first-person look at Japan’s traditional culture, but it’s also perfect for witnessing how that tradition coexists today with modern civilization. The Minamiza Theater hosts kabuki performances, as well as events such as the Miyako Odori dance performed by local geisha (geiko) and maiko.
祇園四条駅前で立っている南座はこの辺でもっとも目立つ建物だと思う。近くの花見小路と違って、周りには現代的な建築がたくさん建てられた。そのおかげで、素敵な南座の伝統的なデザインが余計に綺麗になっている。
©︎Alexander Farrell