Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
ENTERTAINMENT
CLUB ŌKITSU KYOTO
OFFLINE MAP
( 411-8585;
www.okitsu-kyoto.com
;
in the Kōdōkan, 524-1 Mototsuchimikado-chō, Shinmachi, Kamigyō-ku;
10min walk from Marutamachi Station, Karasuma subway line)
offers an upmarket introduction to various
aspects of Japanese culture including tea ceremony and the incense ceremony. They also
offer kimono dressing upon request (note that kimono dressing is not offered alone: it must
be part of a package including tea ceremony and/or incense ceremony). The introduction is
performed in an exquisite Japanese villa near the Kyoto Gosho and participants get a real
sense of the elegance and refinement of traditional Japanese culture.
| CULTURAL
KYOTO CONCERT HALL
(
京都コンサートホール
; 711-2980, ticket counter 711-3231/3090; Sakyō-ku, Shimogamo, Hangi-chō
1-26; 3min walk from Kitayama Station, Karasuma subway line)
This is Kyoto's main classical music
venue. It's a lovely hall with excellent acoustics and it never fails to draw an appreciative
crowd of knowledgeable Kyotoites. Check
Kyoto Visitors Guide
or
Kansai Scene
for up-
coming concerts.
| CONCERT HALL
ALTI
OFFLINE MAP
(
京都府立府民ホール
アルティ
; 441-1414; Karasuma-dōri-Ichijō sagaru; 5min walk from Imade-
gawa Station, Karasuma subway line)
Occasional classical music and dance performances are held at
this midtown concert hall. Check
Kyoto Visitors Guide
or
Kansai Scene
for upcoming con-
certs.
| CONCERT HALL
TAKU-TAKU
(
磔磔
; 351-1321; Tominokōji-dōri-Bukkōji; admission ¥1500-3500; 7-9pm; 10min walk from Shijō Sta-
tion, Hankyū Kyoto line)
This is one of Kyoto's most atmospheric clubs, located in an old
sak-
agura
(sake brewery). It often hosts major acts (the Neville Brothers, Los Lobos and Dr
John have all performed here).
| LIVE MUSIC
KYOTO MINAMI KAIKAN
(
京都みなみ会館
; 661-3993; Minami-ku, Nishi kujō, Higashihieijō-chō 79; Tōji Station, Kintetsu line)
Try this theatre for lesser-known foreign art house and eclectic Japanese films, including
Japanese
anime
(animation). It's on Kujō-dōri.
| CINEMA
