I attended the 4th "Kagurazaka heno Izanai (Invitation to Kagurazaka)," Tokyo geisha event. This event was held at Tokyo Daijingu Matsuya Salon, where guests enjoyed a special kaiseki bento while watching geisha performances, including dance, singing, and shamisen music.
A Rare Geisha Event in Tokyo Where You Can Meet All Kagurazaka Geisha
Sixteen Kagurazaka geisha (one was absent due to illness) visited each table, offering Senjafuda (name stickers) to guests and engaging in conversation. It was a wonderful opportunity to interact with the geisha personally. Additionally, I was able to fully appreciate the exquisite performances, the result of their daily training in dance, singing, and shamisen.
The program featured five performances:
"Hatsuharu" (Early Spring)
"Kodakara Sanbaso" (Children’s Blessing Sanbaso)
"Meguru Hi" (Passing Days)
"Yakko-san & Shishiwa"
"Sawagi" (Festivity)
Usually, Tokyo geisha, except for Hangyoku (apprentice geisha), do not wear shironuri (white makeup). However, at "Invitation to Kagurazaka," many of the tachikata (dancers) wear shironuri, making the event even more elegant and spectacular.
The audience consisted mainly of Japanese guests, including CEOs and chairpersons of major corporations. There were also a few foreign guests in attendance. One notable characteristic of "Invitation to Kagurazaka" was the high percentage of female attendees.
Many people assume that geisha are distant and exclusive, but Kagurazaka geisha are known for their warm and approachable personalities. First-time participants were pleasantly surprised by how friendly and easy to talk to the geisha were.
If you were unable to attend this edition of "Invitation to Kagurazaka," don’t worry! There are more upcoming Kagurazaka geisha events in the near future.
Upcoming Kagurazaka Geisha Events
2nd Kagurazaka Premium Beer Hall
Date: Saturday, June 7, 2025
Venue: Tokyo Daijingu Matsuya Salon
3rd Mizuho-kai
Date: Friday, November 14 & Saturday, November 15, 2025
Venue: Yotsuya Civic Hall
40th Anniversary Performance: Kagurazaka Odori
Date: Friday, April 24 & Saturday, April 25, 2026
Venue: Tokyu Kabukicho Tower MILANO-za
Additionally, membership for the Kagurazaka geisha fan club, "Kagura Club," is still open!
The annual membership fee is just 10,000 JPY, offering numerous benefits:
Priority ticket sales for events like "Invitation to Kagurazaka"
Exclusive video content from "Kagurazaka Odori" and geisha’s private blog on the fan club’s dedicated website
Special invitation to the "Yukata-kai" event, where only 10 fan club members can enjoy an intimate performance by all 17 Kagurazaka geisha, featuring singing and musical performances
We invite you to take this opportunity to join "Kagura Club" and become part of this unique and vibrant community.
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How to Access Kagurazaka
The Kagurazaka area is conveniently located within 30 minutes from any major station in Tokyo. This is because Kagurazaka is situated in the heart of Tokyo, at the center of the Yamanote Line. Please come and visit this convenient and charming Kagurazaka.
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