In kabuki, actors make their entrance via the hanamichi.
graceful exit; honorable retirement; swan song
Figurative use derived from the kabuki walkway; refers to leaving a career or position in a dignified, celebrated way, often at a peak.
He stepped down as president and made a graceful exit.
He caps his career with a final match.
The team arranged a fitting send-off for the retiring player.
He hit a home run in his final game, capping his career in style.
The actor made his entrance walking down the hanamichi.