@article{icocas786,
	author = {Arsi Widiandari},
	title = {Miyako Odori: Tourist Icon of Kyoto Tradition},
	journal = {Proceedings International Conference of Culture and Sustainable Development},
	volume = {2},
	number = {0},
	year = {2024},
	keywords = {Miyako Odori, Tourist Icon, Tourist Attraction},
	abstract = {Miyako Odori, a traditional dance performance orchestrated by the geiko (geisha) and maiko, is an annual event that represents Kyoto’s rich cultural heritage. Unfortunately, this performance was cancel  due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which caused several Geiko and Maiko to lose their places of work. In 2023, after the COVID-19 pandemic, Miyako Odori performed for the first time in three years. This research delivers historical significance, icon cultural impact,  and contemporary relevance of Miyako Odori as a tourist attraction. It examines how the event not only preserves traditional Japanese arts but also adapts to modern tourism demands, attracting domestic and international visitors. The research highlights the interplay between cultural preservation and tourism, demonstrating how Miyako Odori contributes to Kyoto's identity as a bastion of traditional Japanese culture while promoting cultural exchange and economic vitality. Study aims to elucidate the multifaceted role of Miyako Odori as Kyoto’s icon culture through a review of historical documents, contemporary accounts, and tourism statistics.  This research underscores the role of Miyako Odori as an icon of tourist attraction, significantly boosting the local economy and society.},
	issn = {3031-5794},	url = {https://proceedings.undip.ac.id/index.php/icocas/article/view/786}
}