about Miyako Odori

We are going to Japan next spring and would really like to see the Miyako Odori (Cherry Blossom Dance) in Kyoto on April 20th. We will be staying at the New Miyako Hotel. Can anyone tell me how to get from the hotel to the show and also whether buying tickets in advance is needed. Thanks for the help.
Claudia

Miyako Odori is held at Gion Kaburenjo theater in Gion district from April 1st to 30th. Shows are held 4 times a day.

There're several ways to get Gion districts from New Miyako Hotel. The less confusing way is take a bus from the terminal in front of Kyoto station. (Note that New Miyako Hotel is at the back side of the station)

Take #17, #205 and other buses which go towards north part of Kyoto via Kawaramachi street and get off at SHIJO KAWARAMACHI stop. You can walk from there to Gion in 5 min.

Take #206 and others which go to north part of Kyoto via Higashiyama-Ohdori street and you will get off at Gion bus-stop.

Ask your hotel to get a ticket for you. Even when advance tickets are sold out, you have a good chance to get the-same-day tickets.

Thanks very much, J Lady. Your instructions are great. I will probably have other questions about Japan as our trip nears and I am happy to have found a forum that is so helpful.
Claudia