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share the costs. Various Kyoto tour companies arrange geisha entertainment, including
Kyoto Culture.org ( www.kyotoculture.org ).
Another way to experience geisha entertainment is to join a regularly scheduled geisha
event. One of the best is put on by Gion Hatanaka, a Gion ryokan; for details, CLICK HERE .
Cinema
You'll find a large number of movie theatres in Downtown Kyoto. These theatres are
dominated by Hollywood films, which are screened in their original language, with Japan-
ese subtitles. Tickets average around ¥1800.
NEED TO KNOW
Get the Scoop
» Kansai Scene ( www.kansaiscene.com ) This magazine has listings of foreigner-friendly bars
as well as detailed event listings. It's available at major bookshops and foreigner-friendly businesses. See the
website for places where you can grab a copy.
» Deep Kyoto ( www.deepkyoto.com ) This website has listings on little-known Kyoto bars, cafes
and restaurants, as well as some event information.
Dress Code
» Bars Whatever you happen to be wearing is fine at most places. Go smart casual at hotel bars and upmarket
places in Gion and Pontochō.
» Classical Music Halls Smart casual.
» Clubs Casual and comfortable or absolutely fabulous.
» Geisha Dances Smart casual.
» Private Geisha Entertainment Smart casual or semi-formal.
» Kabuki and nō Smart casual.