Landmark
Minamiza Theatre
南座
A kabuki theatre at the east end of Shijo bridge, founded in the early Edo period on the same site. The current building dates from 1929 and was renovated for earthquake resistance in 2018.
Key facts
- Area
- Gion
- Station
- Gion-Shijo (Keihan Main Line)1 min walk
- Admission
- Paid entry
- Typical visit
- 30 min
Tip
Performance schedules and ticket prices vary by programme; check the Kabuki Web schedule before planning an evening.
01Where to stay
Stay nearby
This place is in Gion. Median hotel rate in the latest sample: US$541 per night. Where to stay in Gion
Prices and availability come from the booking sites and can change.
02Map
Nearby places
- Street Pontocho 先斗町 A narrow alley running from Shijo-dori to Sanjo-dori one block west of the Kamo river, packed with restaurants and bars from inexpensive yakitori to exclusive traditional dining. Free entry 45 min 3 min walk
- Street Hanamikoji-dori 花見小路通 The main street of the Gion geisha district, running south from Shijo-dori to Kennin-ji. Free entry 30 min 5 min walk
- Street Gion Shirakawa 祇園白川 A stretch of the Shirakawa canal north of Shijo-dori, lined with willows, restaurants and ochaya, around the small Tatsumi bridge. Free entry 20 min 5 min walk
- Nature Kamo River Walk 鴨川 Paths run along both banks of the Kamo river through central Kyoto. Free entry 45 min 3 min walk
Sources · Verified 24 September 2026