Recorded Joy·Rakuchū / Shijō-Kawaramachi

Birthplace of Kabuki on the Kamo

The Shijo riverbank held to be the birthplace of kabuki, where Izumo no Okuni performed her 'kabuki dance.' Since medieval times this stretch of the Kamo River thrived with performance and benefit shows.

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These notes come from desk research. Local traditions vary.