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Kyoto is a place where tradition marries modernity. Culture wise Kyoto is considered
as the cultural capital of Japan. This term is not an exaggeration. Some of the
hallmarks of the Japanese culture like the world famous Kabuki theater, No theater,
Geisha dances, and Ikebana originated in this city. Apart from these, potteries
made locally, the much appreciated Japanese hand held fans are also unique to
Kyoto. Music clubs and theatres in Kyoto are a great way to be entertained after
a long day of sight seeing activities.
There are many music clubs and theaters in Kyoto. They dish out to the audience
a perfect cuisine of Japanese culture. The city comes alive mainly at night
with mind boggling performances by the artists. Theaters in Kyoto are preserver
of the traditional art forms. No theater, for example, originated in the 14th
century Japan. The actors wear masks on their faces and their performance may
seem very monotonous. The performance is always accompanied by singing and traditional
Japanese music instruments. One unique feature of No theater is that the performance
stage is always located outside. The roof of the No theater is supported by
four columns. Kyoto has only 2 No theaters left, they are: Kanze Kaikan No Theater
and Takigi No.
Kabuki theater was born in Kyoto in 1603. Though less in vogue, this theatrical
form nevertheless is held in high esteem. The stage is uniquely designed with
a walkway extending directly to the audience and characters enter and exit through
this pathway. Cinema owes much to this theatrical art form. The camera movement
to establish a location or a character (known as establishing shot) borrowed
the practice from the Kabuki theater. In this theatrical form, characters often
pose in a unique way to establish their characters. Kaomise theater is famous
for the kabuki shows. The tickets are priced between 4000 and 9000 Yen.
If you are however a music lover and at the same time eager to show your singing
skill, do not hesitate to come to music clubs in Kyoto. Many music clubs provide
people with opportunities to sing on the stage with professional musicians assisting
them. Le Club Jazz in Kyoto is one such club. Located in the heart of downtown
Kyoto this club is a favorite get away for the locals and tourists alike.
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