i walked a long distance (and almost got lost) to find Gion Corner (aka Kobu-Kaburenjo Theatre), which gave traditional performances of different arts every night
Chado (tea ceremony)
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Koto performance (Japanese harp)
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Koto performance
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Kado (flower arrangement)
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the end result of the Kado
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a Koto duet
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Gagaku (old style court music)
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Gagaku dancer
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Gagaku dancer action shot
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Kyogen (comedy play) where the landlord is tying up his servant so they dont steal his sake while he is away