Best Night Experience in Kyoto: DRUM TAO Live Taiko Show near Kyoto Station
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Event Details
・Looking for something to do in Kyoto in the evening? Experience unforgettable live entertainment that will make your evening truly special.
・One of Kyoto's most memorable evening experiences. Many visitors say they would have regretted leaving Kyoto without seeing DRUM TAO.
・Many visitors describe DRUM TAO as a highlight of their Kyoto trip. See what international guests have to say about their experience on our official Instagram.https://www.instagram.com/drumtao_kyoto/
・A powerful and uniquely Japanese stage production combining taiko drumming, traditional instruments, dynamic physical performance, costumes, lighting, and visual effects.
・A non-verbal show of approximately 50-minutes, with no language barrier, making it easy for international visitors to enjoy.
・During HIBIKI, selected guests have the opportunity to join the performers on stage and try playing the taiko drums themselves.
・Conveniently located just a 1-minute walk from Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit.
・All seats are reserved, and one drink is included.
Choose the performance that best fits your evening:
◆「HIBIKI」: powerful rhythms, uplifting energy, and a strong connection between performers and audience.
◆「YUME」: an atmospheric, visually immersive performance where taiko drum meets light, shadow, and dreamlike imagery.
【Changes to Show Schedule from November】
Zoro Show -HIBIKI- (Additional show on Thursdays only)
Doors open: 4:30pm / Show starts: 5:00pm
First Show -HIBIKI-
Doors open: 6:30pm / Show starts: 7:00pm
Second Show -YUME-
Doors open: 8:00pm / Show starts: 8:30pm
Organizer
NRE & TAO Entertainment Partners LLC
Notice
Please read the notice carefully before purchasing.
Theater Guidelines:
• Please arrive with enough time before the show, as elevators can become crowded shortly before showtime. Please note that only the East Elevator inside Kyoto Avanti provides access to the 9th floor.
• Late entry may be temporarily restricted during parts of the performance. Please follow staff instructions.
•Photography is allowed during the performance. Video recording is permitted for up to 1 minute per recording.
• You may be asked to present a government-issued photo ID.
• Guests must be 6 years or older.
• Guests under 20 years old cannot purchase alcoholic drinks.
・Please also check the "Performance Guidelines" and "Ticket Purchase Guidelines" listed on the official website.https://drum-tao-kyoto.com/ticket
Reminders
On the day of the event, you will need to exchange your voucher for a physical ticket at the reception counter. Seat numbers cannot be selected in advance, so please check your assigned seat number when exchanging your voucher.
After purchase, a swipe-style voucher will be issued. Please refrain from swiping the voucher at the reception desk on the day of your visit. Please note that swiping the voucher once will mark it as used.
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