Kyoto's summer heat makes sightseeing tough — GEAR offers a cool, captivating indoor escape. Open after dark, when most temples have closed, it's perfect for families and all ages.
Loved by travelers worldwide, GEAR is consistently praised in reviews for its world-class quality.
Now in its 15th year with 350,000+ visitors, this 90-minute non-verbal show blends break dance, mime, juggling, and magic. Zero Japanese required.
The cast includes a world championship break dancer, a world tournament gold medalist mime artist, a Japanese record-holding juggler, and a magician featured across major media — performing in an intimate 72-seat theater with projection mapping and LED costumes.
No language. No barriers. Just pure emotion.
90 minutes | Daily showtimes | Only 72 seats — reserve early this summer.
First of its kind in Japan, GEAR is a unique non-verbal performance that stimulates your five senses with a moving story set in the future. Accompanied by impressive stage effects set up using techniques ranging from those used in Kabuki plays to the latest technologies, GEAR is bound to offer you a theatrical experience you will never forget! ※We don’t allow kids under 4 years of age to enter the theatre for security reason. But every 1st Saturday of the month, we welcome any aged children for the matinee. Please contact the Gear ticket office if you are planning on bringing pre-school aged children so we can make the proper seat arrangements. * Lower classes of primary school age children must be accompanied by an adult. (Up to 2 children per 1 adult.)
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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