The Gion Corner (pronounced 'gi-own') is a traditional Japanese art theatre located in central Kyoto. Kyomai routines are performed by traditional geisha (professional) and maiko (apprentice) entertainers. Other routines include bunraku (puppet shows), koto and shamisen music, ikebana (flower arrangement), kyogen (classical comic-dramas), gagaku (courtly music), and the traditional tea ceremony and dance. Gion Corner provides a brief introduction to traditional Japanese entertainment and the elaborate costumes and settings make the experience interesting and enjoyable for foreign and Japanese visitors alike.
