Kagurazaka Geisha to Hold ‘Kagurazaka Odori 2024’ on Saturday, October 19
Kagurazaka Geisha to Hold ‘Kagurazaka Odori 2024’ on Saturday, October 19 “Kagurazaka Odori” Is One of the Most Cherished Occasions for the Kagurazaka Geisha It’s a bit ahead, but we are pleased to announce that “Kagurazaka Odori 2024” will be held on Saturday, October 19. This event is one of the most cherished occasions for the Kagurazaka geisha community to showcase their artistry to the general public. Shinjuku Ward designated it a local cultural asset in 2011. The program includes performances of Nagauta, Kiyomoto, and Tokiwazu and songs and dances inspired by Kyoka Izumi (1873–1939), a writer closely associated with Kagurazaka, accompanied by shamisen music. The event concludes with all the geisha performing a dance together and the traditional distribution of “Tenugui” towels to the audience. We will provide further details, such as ticket sales dates, as soon as they are determined. Event Details Date and Time: Saturday, October 19, 2024 First Session: 12:00 PM Second Session: 2:00 PM Third Session: 4:00 PM Venue: Kagurazaka Theater (Ushigome Tansu Kumin Hall) 15 Tansu-cho, Shinjuku, Tokyo Access: Subway: Right next to exit A1 of Ushigome-Kagurazaka Station on the Toei Oedo Line A 10-minute walk from exit 2 of Kagurazaka