Updated November 13, 2026
Last updated: November 2026. Prices are based on each studio’s published information; Rental Studio Dancers prices were checked on 5 November 2026. Please confirm details with the studio before booking.
Gion-Shijo, at the heart of Kyoto’s nightlife and sightseeing, is where many visitors stay. You can find practice rooms within a few minutes’ walk of Shijo-dori and the Kawaramachi shopping streets.
Here are 6 rental studios near Gion-Shijo for dance practice, compared by price, size and access.
Quick answer
Cheap and 24 hours: Rental Studio Dancers Kyoto Sanjo and Kawaramachi.Four rooms downtown: Rental Studio Ash Kyoto, 3 minutes from Kyoto-Kawaramachi Station.Groups of up to 30: YTJ Kyoto Studio (65 m²).Inside a covered arcade: FLY DANCE STUDIO Shinkyogoku.120 m²: Genbukan Shijo.
6 best rental studios for dance near Gion-Shijo
1. Rental Studio Dancers Kyoto Sanjo
A studio that is ideal for solo dance practice and small lessons.
Studio info
Access
5 min walk from Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae Station 3F Room 3S, MOKUKYOTO NeYSUN BLD, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto (〒604-8092 京都府京都市中京区姉大東町５４６ MOKUKYOTO NeYSUN BLD, 3階 3S)
About Rental Studio Dancers Kyoto Sanjo
Same-day booking is available.
Rental Studio Dancers Kyoto Sanjo: features
Easy booking
Book from your phone or computer 24 hours a day, including same-day bookings. No membership is needed, so it is easy to use.
Affordable pricing
The price is the same however many people use the studio. You can rent in 15-minute blocks, and there are no equipment fees.
Well equipped
The full-length mirror (1.8 m × 4.5 m) has dimmable, colour-adjustable LED lights.
2. Rental Studio Dancers Kawaramachi Studio B
A multi-purpose space that is ideal for solo dance practice and running lessons .
Studio info
Access
5 min walk from Kyoto-Kawaramachi Station 1F Studio B, Kiyamachi Fudo Bldg, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto (〒604-8017 京都府京都市中京区材木町１８２−１ 木屋町不動ビル 1F Bスタジオ)
About Rental Studio Dancers Kawaramachi Studio B
Same-day booking is available.
Rental Studio Dancers Kawaramachi Studio B: features
Easy booking
Book from your phone or computer 24 hours a day, including same-day bookings. No membership is needed, so it is easy to use.
Lowest prices
The price is the same however many people use the studio. You can rent in 15-minute blocks, and there are no equipment fees.
Well equipped
There is a full-length mirror (1.9 m × 3.6 m).
3. Rental Studio Ash Kyoto
A reasonably priced, easy-to-use rental studio right in central Kyoto.
Studio info
Rental price [Studio A] Hours 24 hours Size Studio A: 10.0 × 8.0 m HP https://dance.studio-ash.com/studio/kyoto/
Access
3 min walk from Kyoto-Kawaramachi Station B1F, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto (京都府京都市中京区新京極通り四条上がる中之町538-1 B1F)
About Rental Studio Ash Kyoto
It is 3 minutes on foot from Kyoto-Kawaramachi Station, right in the heart of downtown Kyoto.
Rental Studio Ash Kyoto: features
Near a station: 3 min from Kyoto-Kawaramachi Station
Leave Kyoto-Kawaramachi Station by Exit 3B and cross to the west side. Head north along Uradera-machi-dori and you will see Super Hotel Shijo-Kawaramachi on your left; the studio is on B1F of that building.
Four studios, ideal for dance practice!
The four studios of different sizes all have sound systems and large mirrors, so they are ideal for dance practice. They can also be used for yoga, Pilates, ballet, fitness and more.
Some of the lowest prices in the area!
Despite being right downtown, it is cheap. Prices are per room, so the more people, the better the value.
4. YTJ Kyoto Studio
A clean, spacious 65 m² studio for up to 30 people!
Studio info
Access
4 min walk from Gojo Station 2F Kawaminami Bldg, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto (京都府京都市下京区玉津島町316-2 川南ビル2階)
About YTJ Kyoto Studio
A convenient location within walking distance of downtown Kyoto.
YTJ Kyoto Studio: features
Near a station: 4 min from Gojo Station
Leave Gojo subway station through the north ticket gates, go straight and take Exit 2 on your left. Walk past Uotami (on your left) to Yoshinoya, turn left onto Karasuma-dori and head towards Shijo-dori. The studio is on the 2nd floor of the Kawaminami Building with a FamilyMart, next to Toyoko Inn Kyoto Gojo-Karasuma.
A clean, spacious, easy-to-use studio
It has large mirrors and a soft floor, ideal for dance and ballet practice. The clean, spacious studio holds up to 30 people.
From 2 hours, easy online booking
The minimum booking is 2 hours, registered YTJ members get low rates, and you can book online easily.
5. FLY DANCE STUDIO Shinkyogoku (main school)
A rental studio in the heart of downtown Kyoto that also runs a dance school.
Studio info
Rental price [1st] Hours 24 hours Size 1st: 12 m × 8 m HP https://double-fly.com/studio/rental.html
Access
7 min walk from Kyoto-Kawaramachi Station, 8 min from Sanjo Station! 4F College Town Uta-no-Koji Bldg, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto (京都府京都市中京区新京極通三条下ル桜之町407-1 カレッジタウン詩の小路ビル4F)
About FLY DANCE STUDIO Shinkyogoku
A rental studio in the heart of downtown, 7 minutes on foot from Kyoto-Kawaramachi Station.
FLY DANCE STUDIO Shinkyogoku : features
7 min walk from Kyoto-Kawaramachi Station
Leave Kyoto-Kawaramachi Station by Exit 9 and walk north through the Shinkyogoku shopping arcade. Cross Rokkaku-dori and after about 30 m the studio is on your left.
Three studios of different sizes, ideal for dance!
The three studios (1st: 12 m × 8 m, 2nd: 8 m × 5 m, 3rd: 10 m × 6 m) have lighting and large mirrors, ideal for dance practice and many other uses.
Easy online booking
You can book from 30 minutes. After a simple registration, booking online is quick and easy.
6. Genbukan Shijo
Rent a spacious 120 m² studio at a low price.
Studio info
Access
8 min walk from Shijo Station Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto (京都府京都市下京区東前町406)
About Genbukan Shijo
A rental studio 8 minutes on foot from Shijo Station, within walking distance of downtown Kyoto.
Genbukan Shijo: features
Walking distance to downtown: 8 min from Shijo Station
Leave Shijo Station by Exit 5 and walk east along Bukkoji-dori. Turn left onto Sakaimachi-dori and the studio is just ahead on the right.
A spacious 120 m² rental studio
You get a roomy 120 m² studio for up to 20 people. One wall is fully mirrored, so it is ideal for dance practice.
From 2 hours, easy online booking
Bookings start from 2 hours and must be made online at least 2 days ahead.
Tips for renting a dance studio near Gion-Shijo as a visitor
Booking: many studios only take bookings in Japanese, on their own websites or on platforms such as Instabase and Spacemarket (which add fees). Rental Studio Dancers takes bookings through LINE (@668oeqqk), and its team can reply to short messages in English.Payment: cards and PayPay are common, but some studios are cash only, so carry some yen.Shoes: bring clean indoor shoes, or practise barefoot or in socks where allowed. Heels and tap shoes are usually not allowed unless the studio says so.Time: your booking includes setting up, changing and cleaning. Enter at your start time and leave on time; unstaffed studios charge penalties for overstaying.Neighbours: keep music at a reasonable volume and don’t gather outside the building.Getting there: an IC card (ICOCA, Suica, etc.) works on Kyoto’s subway, trains and buses.
Summary
That’s our pick of the best rental dance studios around Gion-Shijo.
We have summarised prices, locations, studio sizes and equipment to show how easy each one is to use.
FAQ
How much is a dance studio near Gion-Shijo?
Budget studios start from about ¥500 per hour, and larger studios cost ¥2,000–¥3,500 per hour.
Which studios near Gion are open all night?
Rental Studio Dancers studios are open 24 hours, and Rental Studio Ash Kyoto offers all-night packages.
Are there studios for big groups?
YTJ Kyoto Studio holds up to 30 people and Genbukan Shijo has 120 m².
Can I walk from Gion to these studios?
Yes. Most are within a 5–10 minute walk of Gion-Shijo or Kyoto-Kawaramachi stations.
Rental Studio Dancers locations
You can check prices, equipment and availability for each Rental Studio Dancers location mentioned in this article on the official website.
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