Things to do in Kinki, Japan: The Best Performances

December 23, 2021 Deane Carmody

The Kansai region (関西地方, Kansai-chihō) or the Kinki region (近畿地方, Kinki-chihō) lies in the southern-central region of Japan's main island Honshū. The region includes the prefectures of Mie, Nara, Wakayama, Kyoto, Osaka, Hyōgo and Shiga, sometimes Fukui, Tokushima and Tottori. While the use of the terms "Kansai" and "Kinki" have changed over history, in most modern contexts the use of the two terms is interchangeable. The urban region of Osaka, Kobe, and Kyoto (Keihanshin region) is the second-most populated in Japan after the Greater Tokyo Area.
Restaurants in Kinki

1. Samurai Kembu

1-4-6 Asahigaoka, Otsu 520-0052 Shiga Prefecture +81 77-522-5621 [email protected] http://www.samurai-kembu.co.jp/
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5.0 based on 5 reviews

Samurai Kembu

Kembu, literary meaning “sword dance” is one of the Japanese traditional performing arts. Seiga Samurai Kembu leads you to discover samurai culture with a 2-3hrs long lesson. The lesson includes basic knowledge of Samurai custom, use of Katana and Kembu performances.

2. The Last and Only Samurai Show

222 Shichijodori-Honmachi-Nishi-iru Higashiyama-ku Family Mart Sakatani Keihan Shichijo 2F, Kyoto 605-0993 Kyoto Prefecture +81 90-3867-3538 [email protected] http://www.samurai-okada.com/
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5.0 based on 7 reviews

The Last and Only Samurai Show

The Last and Only Samurai Show is consists of two parts, one is a brief lecture on Bushi-do, the way with Samurai,and actual real sword demonstration within 40 minutes. Samurai Joe Okada,54 years of tour guiding and over 2500 samurai shows since 1977. The Show can be booked at any day providing the availability. A minimum of 5 guests is needed for booking.

3. Burlesque Osaka

1-3-8 Sonezakishinchi, Kita-Ku 4F Gurampare Ichibankan, Osaka 530-0002 Osaka Prefecture +81 6-6345-4567 [email protected] http://burlesque-osaka.com/
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5.0 based on 11 reviews

Burlesque Osaka

4. Impossible Co. Theatre

2-16-13 Nishishinsaibashi ROR Comedy Club, Chuo, Osaka 542-0086 Osaka Prefecture +81 90-6707-2900 [email protected] https://theimpossibleco.com/
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Impossible Co. Theatre

Impossible Co. Theatre is an award-winning, bilingual magic show held every Thursday in the heart of Osaka. What started as a small show named Magic Lab has now grown to be a weekly performance featuring some of the country's best sleight-of-hand artists.

Reviewed By 283grego

My partner and I were at the show last night and loved every second! This was especially impressive as we’d had a stressful journey trying to find the venue, through an oversight of our own. We had used the company’s head office as our location to find, rather than the ROR comedy club in Namba where the show is held. The guys were really helpful when we messaged and clarified the location for us, even sending us another message closer to the show time to check if we needed any further help. I really appreciated this and it highlighted what a class act these guys are. I won’t go into too much detail on the show, not wanting to spoil anything, but we were treated to brilliant coin and card magic right in front of us. Lots of interaction, jokes and you also get a drink token if you book in advance. If you love magic we would highly recommend, and if you don’t love magic you will after this show!

5. Miyagawacho Koan

6-374-1 Miyagawasuji Miyagawasuji Shijo Kudaru, Higashiyama-Ku, Kyoto 605-0801 Kyoto Prefecture +81 75-708-3380 [email protected] http://koankyoto.com/
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5.0 based on 166 reviews

Miyagawacho Koan

6. SAMURAI CAFE

2-2-2 Honjohigashi, Kita-Ku, Osaka 531-0074 Osaka Prefecture +81 6-6225-8930 [email protected] http://yatte.me/ja/stores/services/str_178242920901408cad5a38353dfa/
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SAMURAI CAFE

It has no story. Now you can experience the entertainment you’ve never seen. “Samurai Cafe” brought excitement and big laughter to the audience. The sword fights come almost 10 cm from the seats in the theater and Japanese style dancing makes sexy feelings. You’ll never find how much fun Samurai Cafe is until experience it. Most of the industry officials and producers described it as “There’s no word to express it.” No one knows how it goes, even audience or performers. You are the creator!

Reviewed By avoidthevirus

This was so much fun. Everyone in our family got to go on stage and be apart of the performance. The show was hilarious and I haven't laughed this hard in a while. It's a must-see attraction and our 5-year-old loved it.

7. Revue Japan

1-19-11 Higashi Shinsaibashi Unagidani Square Bldg. B1F, Chuo, Osaka 542-0083 Osaka Prefecture +81 6-6251-3091 http://revue-japan.com/
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Revue Japan

The beauty of Japan will be shown gorgeously by the opera group consisting of only women.Various contents such as Japanese dress,Japanese dance show,and powerful fight between a samurai and spider woman(Kumo-onna)are included in the program to show aorgeously.Acting by OSK NIPPON REVUE COMPANY, only women's company founding in 1922. There are sessions to get familiar with the Japanese culture, such as the dance trial experience and a photo shoot with the performance members. Curtain opens at 19:30 (approximately 45 minutes) on every Tuesday and Thursday, also the first and third Saturday of the month. Day-of-performance tickets available at the theatre. (Cannot be entered when at a full occupancy.)

8. Gagaku Experience

803 Kawaharajocho Parksidekitchen, Tenri 632-0016 Nara Prefecture +81 52-569-4874 [email protected] http://gagakuexperience.jp/
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Gagaku Experience

Gagaku, meaning “elegant music”, is an ancient court music of Japan. We produce special Gagaku Stage Show and Workshop (with English guide) in Tenri city, Nara. You can immerse yourself into ancient Japan through trying traditional costumes and instruments. Also, you can enjoy Yamato Dinner after the workshop. Opens every Thursday and all of the programs are reservation-only.

9. Koan Hanare

150-2 Honeyacho, Nakagyo-Ku, Kyoto 604-8164 Kyoto Prefecture [email protected] http://jp.koanhanare-maiko.com/
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5.0 based on 149 reviews

Koan Hanare

Reviewed By Ko0625

I enjoyed having a chat with Maiko-san, learning about Japanese very traditional culture, and having special dinner! Joining Koan Hanare must be really amazing time when you visit Kyoto. You can play a traditional party game with Maiko-san as well. It's a really wonderful experience.

10. Awaji Ningyoza

1528-1 Ko Fukura Awajiningyoza, Minamiawaji 656-0501 Hyogo Prefecture +81 799-52-0260 http://awajiningyoza.com/
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4.5 based on 48 reviews

Awaji Ningyoza

Ninyo-joruri, literally meaning puppet and narrative is one of the representative Japanese traditional theaters along with kabuki which has deen popular among ordinary people for 400 years A narrator caiied the tayu accompany the puppets performance on a stage. The puppet tradition of Awaji is now designated as Nationai Important Intangible Folk Cultural Properties of Japan Awaji ningyo-za theater plays various period dramas and developed such original direction as quick change of stage settings or costumes. It is also distinguishing that the troupe includes many female performers.

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