Geisha dancers dress up for 'Kitano Odori' performance in Kyoto

Geisha dancers dress up for 'Kitano Odori' performance in Kyoto

KYOTO, Japan - Geisha dancers dress up for a rehearsal for the traditional spring ''Kitano Odori'' performance at the Kabuki Theater in Kamishichiken, the oldest entertainment area in Kyoto, from April 15-25. Admission, with tea service, is 4,300 yen. Contact: 075-461-0148.

Kyoto's 'Miyako Odori' festival to feature 'Tales of Genji'

Kyoto's 'Miyako Odori' festival to feature 'Tales of Genji'

KYOTO, Japan - A hair stylist puts the final touches on the hairpiece of a geisha dancer dressed in Heian era costumes as geisha dancers prepare for a dress match-up session at the Gion Koubu Kaburenjo Theatre in preparation for the monthlong ''Miyako Odori'' festival in April. The program of this year's festival features a performance of Murasaki Shikibu's ''The Tales of Genji,'' as 2008 marks the 1,000th anniversary of the discovery of the Shikibu masterpiece. The show will open April 1 and run through April 30. Admission, with tea coupon, is 4,300 yen. Contact: 075-541-3391.

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Geisha dancers dress up for 'Kitano Odori' performance in Kyoto

Geisha dancers dress up for 'Kitano Odori' performance in Kyoto

KYOTO, Japan - Geisha dancers dress up for a rehearsal for the traditional spring ''Kitano Odori'' performance at the Kabuki Theater in Kamishichiken, the oldest entertainment area in Kyoto, from April 15-25. Admission, with tea service, is 4,300 yen. Contact: 075-461-0148. (Kyodo)

Kyoto's 'Miyako Odori' festival to feature 'Tales of Genji'

Kyoto's 'Miyako Odori' festival to feature 'Tales of Genji'

KYOTO, Japan - A hair stylist puts the final touches on the hairpiece of a geisha dancer dressed in Heian era costumes as geisha dancers prepare for a dress match-up session at the Gion Koubu Kaburenjo Theatre in preparation for the monthlong ''Miyako Odori'' festival in April. The program of this year's festival features a performance of Murasaki Shikibu's ''The Tales of Genji,'' as 2008 marks the 1,000th anniversary of the discovery of the Shikibu masterpiece. The show will open April 1 and run through April 30. Admission, with tea coupon, is 4,300 yen. Contact: 075-541-3391. (Kyodo)