DRUM TAO THEATER KYOTO | Kyoto Station

DRUM TAO THEATER KYOTO is the permanent theatre of DRUM TAO, the taiko and non-verbal performance group that has played to more than 10 million people in 31 countries. Taiko drums, traditional Japanese instruments, physical performance, costume, lighting and video come together in a roughly 50-minute show with no spoken lines, so you can enjoy it whatever language you speak.

The theatre was built for DRUM TAO, so every seat puts you close to the performers and the sound of the drums. It is about a one-minute walk from the Hachijo (south) exit of Kyoto Station, through an underground passage.

Choose between two shows. HIBIKI is a driving, high-energy show with a strong sense of togetherness, and audience members may be invited on stage to try the drums. YUME is an immersive, dreamlike show where taiko meets light, shadow and projected imagery.

Tickets

Choose your date, show and seat above. All seats are reserved and every ticket includes one drink.

Premium Seat Benefits

• Original happi coat as a gift: Receive a special original-design happi coat that you can only get at this theatre. Wear it during the show to feel part of the performance, then take it home as a souvenir of Kyoto.

*After the 2nd Show only, there is a photo opportunity with the DRUM TAO performers.

Show times (from November)

Until October 31, 2026, the 2nd Show (YUME) starts at 21:00.

Details

• Venue: DRUM TAO THEATER KYOTO
• Address: Avanti Building 9F, 31 Higashikujo Nishisannocho, Minami-ku, Kyoto 601-8003
• Running time: About 50 minutes, non-verbal
• Access: About a one-minute walk from the Hachijo (south) exit of JR Kyoto Station, via an underground passage
• Bar and rooftop terrace: Open from doors time, before and after the show
• Official website: drum-tao-kyoto.com/en

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the show.

Notes

How to Enter

Please show your digital ticket screen to the staff at the venue entrance. Once the staff member presses the "Use Ticket" button, you may enter.

*Please do not press the button yourself beforehand. If it is pressed, your ticket will be marked as "Used".