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Ponto-cho is a district along the narrow street parallel with the KamoRiver, starting from the foot of Sanjo Bridge, a common motif of Hiroshige's ukiyo-e, wood-block prints and commanding a fine view of the Higashiyama mountains. It came into being as a result of river improvement works.
The origin of the district name is not certain, but some say that it derives from a Portuguese word ponto, or point in English. This district has flourised as the home of geisha who have long continued to devote themselves to traditional arts.
Since its first performance 1872, the Kamogawa Odori has won popularity not only in japan but also abroad, and has earned great admiration of such celebrities as Jean Cocteau and Charlie Chaplin.
The annual event of Kyoto in May has been widely talked about beyond the seas.
The stage offers great splendor with a Japanese atmosphere and exquisiteness of traditional Japanese dancing. The annual event of Kyoto in May cannot be missed by those who sigttsee Kyoto and will surely become something dear to them.