If you’re looking for something to do in the evening that the whole family will enjoy, do not miss this fantastic stage show held in downtown Kyoto.
GEAR cast and stage – image © Kishi Takako, courtesy of GEAR
If you and the kids need a break from temples and high traditional culture, then we strongly recommend checking out the show called GEAR. It’s held almost nightly at a small theatre in the 1928 building in downtown Kyoto. We don’t want to say too much because it would spoil the show. Suffice it to say that it’s one of the most creative and enjoyable stage shows we’ve seen anywhere. And, because it is non-verbal, you don’t need any Japanese ability to enjoy it.
For a full review of the show, see our page GEAR Kyoto: A Must-See Non-Verbal Performance.
English name:
GEAR Stage Show
Japanese name:
ギア
English address:
3F 1928 bldg., 56 Benkeiishi-cho, Sanjo-dori-Gokomachi-higashiiru, Nakagyo-ku
Japanese address:
中京区三条通御幸町東入ル弁慶石町56 1928ビル3F
Opening hours:
10:00am-7:00pm
Admission:
Adults: S-seat ¥7200; A-seat ¥5200; B-seat ¥3600
Elementary, junior high and high school students: S-seat ¥5200; A-seat ¥4200; B-seat ¥2600
Pre-school children（ages 4 and over): ¥1200
Non-smoking area: Yes
Nearest Transport:
7-min walk from Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae Station, Tozai subway line
Nearest Hotels:
:: Check availability and pricing for hotels near to GEAR on Booking.com or Agoda.com.
Telephone: 254-6520
Website:
Official website (English)
Near To Here:
GEAR is located in Kyoto’s Downtown district. See our complete list of things to do in Downtown Kyoto, including places to eat, nightlife and places to stay.
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