Kyoto Night Taiko Drum Show near Gion by Expo Performers

5.0(66)45 minFree cancellationBy Japanese Drums Entertainment EN

About this activity

Your days in Kyoto are full of temples and shrines. Make your evening something different: 45 minutes of live taiko by EN, top-level Japanese drummers with experience at the 2025 World Expo and on international tours. Rated 5.0 on Google with over 500 reviews, it is a highlight of the trip for many guests.

Made for your Kyoto evening: the show is short enough to fit even after a long day of sightseeing or before an early start. Choose the 6 PM show before dinner or the 8 PM show after (a 3:30 PM show runs on selected days).

The venue is in the heart of Kyoto, a 3-minute walk from Kyoto-Kawaramachi Station, between Gion and Pontocho, in a comfortable air-conditioned indoor hall, so rain or shine your plan stays the same.

The show is non-verbal and fun for all ages, and children 6 and under watch for free. One guest is invited on stage to drum with the performers, and you can take photos with the performers after the show.

What's included

✓Entrance fee

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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