PERFORMING ARTS IN KYOTO
CINEMA
Hollywood movies are generally subtitled in Japanese so many cinemas are suitable for English speakers.
Movix Kyoto in downtown Kyoto has 12 screens. (400 Sakurano-cho, Nagagyo-ku)
Tel: 075 254.3215
THEATRE
Minami-za Kabuki theatre
(Shijo-Ohashi, Gion - Tel: 075 561- 0160 ) A form of traditional Japanese theatre. Kabuki theatre is known for the stylization of its drama and for the elaborate make-up worn by some of its performers.
(Performances are irregular, except in December when the kabuki festival takes place)
CLASSICAL MUSIC
Kyoto Symphony Orchestra at Kyoto Concert Hall
(1-26 Hangi-cho Shimogamo Sakyo-ku)
(Tel: 075 711-3090) / Subway: Kitayama Stn
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