The suimei-kai dance performance in pontocho, kyoto's entertainment district, is the final stage before the show begins. geisha and maiko perform a dance that colors autumn.｜overview｜The Kyoto Shimbun(Kyoto News)

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The Suimei-kai dance performance in Pontocho, Kyoto's entertainment district, is the final stage before the show begins. Geisha and maiko perform a dance that colors autumn.

October 23, 2025

The Suimei-kai dance performance from the Pontocho entertainment district will open on October 23, 2025, at the Pontocho Kaburenjo Theater in Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto City. The final rehearsal, "Ozarae," took place on October 22, with geisha and maiko performing dances that were just like the real thing, preparing for the autumn stage.

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