Written by Aarohi
This annual showcase features the geishas of the Mukojima district, one of Tokyo’s six remaining hanamachi.
What happens?
Unless you’re very well-connected, it can be hard to encounter a geisha, as they usually entertain at exclusive venues. However, each geisha district or hanamachi typically puts on a yearly showcase where ordinary folk can watch geisha dance to traditional music. Mukojima Odori is one such opportunity to catch geisha doing what they do best.
Pro tip: Read our guide to Tokyo geisha here.
Highlights
Mukojima is Tokyo’s largest geisha district, so the cast includes a long roster of geisha — including Kintarō, Fūko, Komachi, Anko, Maruchiyo, Konomi, Kinya, Yuri, Chiaki, Haruna, and many others — as well as hangyoku or apprentices (called maiko in Kyoto) such as Saku, Kotsuta, Mizuru, Ryoma, Mone, and Yakoi.
Schedule
The event takes place on Saturday, May 16. There are two performances commencing at 12:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. respectively.
Tickets
Tickets cost ¥6,000. To buy a ticket, call or head to the Mukojima Bokutei Kumiai (Mukojima Kenban) directly.
How to get there
The venue is Hikifune Culture Center. From Shinjuku Station, take the Shinjuku Line to Higashi-Nihombashi, then switch to the Asakusa Line and get off at Keisei Hikifune Station, then walk a few minutes.
Organizers may cancel events, alter schedules, or change admission requirements without notice. Always check official sites before heading to an event.
