"o-zarae" (grand rehearsal) held in the miyagawa-cho geisha district of kyoto, marking a vibrant start with celebratory dances. the "mizue-kai" performance is set to take place for the first time at the new kaburenjo theater.｜overview

The "Mizu-e-kai"—an autumn performance by the Miyagawa-cho geisha district—will be held from October 8 to 11, 2026, at the Miyagawa-cho Kaburenjo Theater in Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto. A final full-scale rehearsal, known as *ōzarae*, took place on October 7; the geisha and maiko (apprentice geisha) showcased the dances they had been diligently practicing, preparing themselves with focused determination for the opening.

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