DRUM TAO THEATER KYOTO Opens Near Kyoto Station: A New Taiko Entertainment Venue

Kyoto nightlife has a new attraction: a dedicated DRUM TAO theater has opened near Kyoto Station.

Opened on April 9, 2026, inside the Avanti building, the venue is easy to reach after sightseeing and offers a new nighttime entertainment option.
0:00 DRUM TAO performance
1:01 President Ikuo Fujitaka and Junko Koshino discuss the theater’s highlights
2:18 Staging created specifically for Kyoto
4:33 The challenge of creating costumes for Kyoto
5:05 The oiran costume
5:35 Why a dedicated theater matters
6:11 Differences between the first and second shows
7:25 DRUM TAO’s home base in Oita
7:40 How Junko Koshino first encountered DRUM TAO
14:57 Theater facilities
15:41 Merchandise, including Kyoto-exclusive items
16:24 Performing in an intimate theater
17:00 Expo 2025 performance, post-Expo feelings and a message for Osaka visitors
17:30 Message from the performers
17:47 Message from the oiran performer

DRUM TAO has captivated more than 10 million people in 500 cities across 31 countries. This immersive theater brings the performance into an intimate space of about 320 seats.
【Highlights】
・Two completely different shows in the first and second time slots
・Special numbers exclusive to this theater
・Powerful taiko combined with visual effects
・Ideal evening entertainment after sightseeing in Kyoto
【First show: HIBIKI, 19:00】
・Live show that draws the audience in
・Powerful vibrations felt throughout the body
・Enjoyable for children and adults
・Premium-seat benefits available
【Second show: YUME, 21:00】
・Dreamlike night performance
・Japanese instruments and visual art
・Immersive staging for adults
・A perfect match for a quiet Kyoto evening
【Internationally acclaimed entertainment】
・Sold-out New York performances
・Praised by international media
・A nonverbal experience that crosses language barriers
【Also a hit at Expo 2025】
DRUM TAO delivered a powerful performance at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai. The experience described as “resonating all the way to the heart” can now be enjoyed daily in Kyoto.
【Access】
Near Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit
1 minute from the subway / 3 minutes from Kintetsu Kyoto Station
【Summary】
A new way to enjoy Kyoto at night: entertainment to be felt, not merely watched.
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