As with other Kyoto geisha districts, from the late 19th century Shimabara had a dance hall and an annual dance show, in its case known as . This was staged from 1873 to 1880 but ceased in 1881, together with a general decline in the dancing of the district. The dance hall was established in 1873, moved to another location in 1927, but after World War II (post 1945) it was instead used as offices and was eventually torn down in 1996.