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.
The Karasuma area, along Karasuma-dori between Shijo and Oike, is Kyoto’s business district and one of the easiest places to reach by subway and Hankyu train. It has studios of every size, from compact rooms for one or two people to large studios for school and event rehearsals.
Here are 6 rental studios near Karasuma that work well for dance practice, with prices, sizes and access.
Quick answer
Cheap and 24 hours: Rental Studio Dancers Kyoto Sanjo, from ¥200 per 15 minutes, 33 m², with a reformer for Pilates too.Small groups and filming: HKC Rental Studio, compact rooms with monitors and lighting.Groups of up to 20: Studio Sangogh (7 m × 9 m), 2 minutes from Karasuma Oike Station.Inside a dance school: dance office one, Studio A for up to about 25 people.Large and bright: AB Square Rental Studio (10 m × 8 m).
6 best rental studios for dance near Karasuma
1. Rental Studio Dancers Kyoto Sanjo
Ideal for solo dance practice and small lessons, at a low price.
Studio info
Rental price Weekdays 6:00–10:00 ¥800/h, 10:00–23:00 ¥1,100/h, 23:00–6:00 ¥1,500/h Hours 24 hours Size 33 m² (mirror 1.8 m × 4.5 m) HP https://studio-dancers.com/sanjo/
Near a station (within 5 min)
Children welcome
Hygiene measures
Same-day booking
Good for small groups
Long-term use
Access
5 min walk from Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae Station, 9 min from Sanjo and Karasuma Oike stations, 12 min from Kyoto-Kawaramachi Station!
About Rental Studio Dancers Kyoto Sanjo
A rental studio in central Kyoto, near the Shijo-Kawaramachi shopping district.
The studio is roomy enough for 5 or more people, and the large full-wall mirror makes it ideal for dance practice. There is also a Bluetooth speaker and a Balanced Body reformer for Pilates.
It is one of the cheapest options in the Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae and Sanjo area and easy to book at any time, 24 hours a day.
Rental Studio Dancers Kyoto Sanjo: features
2. HKC Rental Studio
Compact studios for small groups, well equipped and reasonably priced.
Studio info
Rental price Studio A: ¥1,800 per hour (all night ¥4,000) Hours 24 hours Size Studio A: 5.2 m × 6.1 m HP https://studio-hkc.com/
Same-day booking
Good for small groups
Near a station (within 5 min)
Long-term use
Children welcome
Hygiene measures
Access
5 min walk from Karasuma Oike Station, 12 min from Karasuma Station!
About HKC Rental Studio
A rental studio on Sanjo-dori, close to downtown Kyoto.
There are monitors so you can practise while watching videos, plus lighting and backdrops suited to filming.
HKC Rental Studio: features
3. Studio Sangogh
Same-day booking! Use it for dance, ballet, culture classes, theatre and more.
Studio info
Rental price Weekdays (Mon–Fri): ¥2,000 per hour, ¥500 per 15 min Hours 24 hours Size 7 m × 9 m HP http://studio.sungogh.jp/
Same-day booking
Near a station (within 5 min)
Long-term use
Children welcome
Hygiene measures
Access
2 min walk from Karasuma Oike Station!
About Studio Sangogh
A conveniently located rental studio within walking distance of downtown Kyoto.
The 7 m × 9 m studio is roomy and can be used for dance, yoga, ballet, culture classes, theatre and more.
Studio Sangogh: features
4. dance office one
A studio inside a dance school. The large studio holds up to 25 people!
Studio info
Rental price [Studio A] Hours 24 hours Size Studio A: 6 m × 9 m (up to about 25 people) HP http://www.do-one.net/index
Same-day booking
Near a station (within 5 min)
Children welcome
Hygiene measures
Access
3 min walk from Gojo Station, 6 min from Karasuma Station!
About dance office one
Near Gojo Station and within walking distance of downtown, it is very easy to reach.
You can book online 24 hours a day, which is very convenient.
dance office one: features
5. AB Square Rental Studio
A bright, open rental studio with plenty of equipment.
Studio info
Same-day booking
Small to large groups
Long-term use
Children welcome
Near a station (within 5 min)
Access
4 min walk from Shijo Station, 3 min from Gojo Station, 5 min from Karasuma Station!
About AB Square Rental Studio
A conveniently located rental studio within walking distance of downtown Kyoto.
It can be used for dance, ballet, hula, instrument practice, theatre, seminars and more.
AB Square Rental Studio: features
6. Studio Ash Kyoto No. 2
All four studios are compact, ideal for small groups of up to 5.
Studio info
Rental price Weekdays 6:00–18:00: ¥800 per hour Hours 24 hours Size Studio 501: 4.4 m × 4.2 m HP https://dance.studio-ash.com/studio/kyoto2/
Same-day booking
Good for small groups
Near a station (within 5 min)
Long-term use
Hygiene measures
Access
3 min walk from Karasuma Station, 6 min from Kawaramachi Station!
About Studio Ash Kyoto No. 2
A rental studio in the busy area along Shijo-dori.
There are four compact studios, ideal for small groups of up to 5!
You can book online 24 hours a day, which is very convenient.
Studio Ash Kyoto No. 2: features
Tips for renting a dance studio near Karasuma 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 Karasuma.
We have summarised prices, locations, studio sizes and how easy each one is to use.
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FAQ
How much does it cost to rent a studio near Karasuma?
Compact rooms start at about ¥800–¥1,500 per hour, and large studios cost roughly ¥2,000–¥3,500 per hour. Rental Studio Dancers Kyoto Sanjo costs ¥800–¥1,600 per hour.
Do I need to register or show ID?
Some studios, such as Studio Sangogh and Studio Ash Kyoto No. 2, ask you to register first. Unstaffed studios such as Rental Studio Dancers need no membership.
Which studio is best for filming?
HKC Rental Studio has monitors and lighting suited to filming, and Rental Studio Dancers studios have large mirrors and adjustable LED lights.
Can I pay by card?
Many studios accept cards or PayPay, but some, such as Studio Ash Kyoto No. 2, are cash only. Check before you go.
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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