Gear Stage Show
- Kyoto
- 29 Aug, 2025
If you’re looking for something to do in the evening that the whole family will enjoy, do not miss this fantastic stage show held in downtown Kyoto.
[GEAR cast and stage — image © Kishi Takako, courtesy of GEAR]
If you and the kids need a break from temples and high traditional culture, then we strongly recommend checking out the show called GEAR. It’s held almost nightly at a small theatre in the 1928 building in downtown Kyoto. We don’t want to say too much because it would spoil the show. Suffice it to say that it’s one of the most creative and enjoyable stage shows we’ve seen anywhere. And, because it is non-verbal, you don’t need any Japanese ability to enjoy it.
For more details, see our Full Review of GEAR.
English name:
GEAR Stage Show
Japanese name:
ギア
English address:
3F 1928 bldg., 56 Benkeiishi-cho, Sanjo-dori-Gokomachi-higashiiru,
Nakagyo-ku
Japanese address:
中京区三条通御幸町東入ル弁慶石町56 1928ビル3F
Opening hours:
10am-7pm
Admission:
Adults: JP¥5,300
60 years old and over: JP¥4,300
University students: JP¥4,300
Elementary, junior high and high school students: JP¥3,300
4-6 years old: JP¥800
Non-smoking area: Yes
Nearest Transport:
7 min walk from Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae Station, Tozai subway line
Telephone: 254-6520
Website: Official Website (English)
Near To Here:
GEAR is located in Kyoto’s Downtown district. See
our complete list of things to do in Downtown
Kyoto, including places to eat, nightlife and
places to stay.
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