EXPERIENCE TRADITIONAL JAPANESE CULTURE AT MANDARIN ORIENTAL, TOKYO

Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo is delighted to introduce the MO Azuma Odori accommodation package, which includes premium seats for the 85th Azuma Odori geisha dance performances at Shinbashi Enbujo Theatre in Ginza, Tokyo.

Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo is located in the prestigious Nihonbashi area, where 400 years of history and traditions mix with modern urban innovation. The hotel offers award-winning hospitality in an environment resonating with old-world elegance and the sophisticated culture of Japan’s Edo era. This cultural accommodation package provides a rare opportunity for guests to experience the country’s rich traditional traditions first hand.

Founded more than 150 years ago, Shinbashi Karyukai has been renowned since the Meiji era as one of the most exclusive groups of geisha in Japan. When the Shinbashi Enbujo Theatre first opened its doors in 1925, there were dance performances of Azuma Odori, performed by the geisha of the Shinbashi Karyukai. The theatre still stages grand events that give geisha a chance to display their traditional dancing, singing, and shamisen playing skills honed over many years of rigorous training.

In addition to premium seats for the matinee performance of the 85th Azuma Odori, the MO Azuma Odori package provides guests: a shokado bento lunch prepared by six prestigious Japanese ryotei restaurants (well-known for accepting customers primarily by referral only), breakfast for two, and a choice of early check-in or late check-out;

Available from 29 May to 1 June 2009, the MO Azuma Odori package starts from
JPY 85,000 and includes:
• One night accommodation for two in a Deluxe Room or a Premium Grand Room
• Two tickets for the 85th Azuma Odori geisha dance performances held at the Shinbashi Enbujo Theatre in Ginza, Tokyo
• Shokado bento lunches for two prepared by six exclusive ryotei restaurants: Tokyo Kiccho, Shinkiraku, Kanetanaka, Matsuyama, Yonemura and Yamane (served at the theatre restaurant prior to the show)
• American breakfast for two at K’shiki all-day dining on the 38th floor
• A choice of early check-in from 11am or late check-out until 5pm

For reservations or enquiries, please ring 0120-806-825 (toll free) or +81 03-3270-8950 (9 am to 9 pm). The offer is subject to availability.