[Ishikawa, Kanazawa] "Noh Evening" - Enjoy authentic "Noh" in a casual and easy-to-understand way! Right next to Kenrokuen Garden!
- Beginners welcome - First try
- Empty-hands OK
- Solo participant
- Operate rain or shine
- Children welcome
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Possible number of bookings1~373
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Participating age0Age ~ 100 Age
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Duration2~3 hours
The Ishikawa Prefectural Noh Theater will be hosting a performance called "Noh Viewing Evening," where you can enjoy authentic Noh. The program will also include an explanation of the plot and highlights, so even beginners can easily enjoy the performance. The price is also reasonable! Before the performance, a Noh experience (4 times in total) will be held for those who will be attending on the day [advance reservation required]! The experience content will vary depending on the date of the performance, so please check the details on the Ishikawa Prefectural Noh Theater website before applying. In addition, you can use the subtitle commentary service "Noh Support" for free. This service is recommended for beginners and foreigners who are new to Noh, as it automatically displays lines and commentary (in Japanese and English) on your smartphone! Please take this opportunity to experience the traditional performing art of Noh. *Reservations on this site can be made up to 3 days before the performance. For reservations after that, please contact the Ishikawa Prefectural Noh Theater (076-264-2598). *Please note that applications for Noh experiences can only be made by phone to the Ishikawa Prefectural Noh Theatre (076-264-2598). Reservations cannot be made through this website.
Traditional performing arts may seem a little difficult to understand, but this performance will not only provide an explanation of the program, but will also distribute synopsis materials and provide subtitle commentary, making it easy for beginners to understand Noh. The price is also reasonable! Free for high school students and younger!
For those who will be attending the performance on the day, we will be holding a Noh experience (4 times in total) before the performance. By experiencing the movements and instruments that are actually performed on stage, you can enjoy the performance even more afterwards! Please feel free to participate. *Advance reservations are required. Please call Ishikawa Prefectural Noh Theater (076-264-2598) to make a reservation. July 12th (Sat) 15:00-15:40 Noh and Shimai experience July 26th (Sat) 15:00-15:40 Flute and Taiko experience August 2nd (Sat) 15:00-15:40 Kyogen experience August 23rd (Sat) 15:00-15:40 Kotsuzumi and Otsuzumi experience [Capacity] Approximately 20 people per session (8 people only on 7/26) [Fee] Free (but only for those who are attending on the day) [Applications and inquiries] Ishikawa Prefectural Noh Theater (076-264-2598)
The venue, Ishikawa Prefectural Noh Theatre, is located within walking distance of Kenrokuen Garden, a famous tourist spot in Ishikawa Prefecture, as well as numerous cultural facilities such as the Ishikawa Prefectural Museum of Art, Ishikawa Prefectural Museum of History, and the National Crafts Museum. The Kanazawa Noh Museum, which displays Noh masks and costumes, and also offers courses and experiences, is also within walking distance! Be sure to stop by during your sightseeing trip to Kanazawa!
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Reservation cancellation fee generation date | Cancellation fee will be charged from 0 days before the event date. |
About cancellation | Please contact us as soon as possible in case of cancellation / change. No cancellation fee is charged. |
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Detailed information of this plan
Required minimum number of participants | 1 Person(s) |
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Possible number of bookings | 1~373 |
About duration |
2~3 hours
120 minutes
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Operating period | 2025/7/05〜2025/8/30 July 5th (Sat), 12th (Sat), 19th (Sat), 26th (Sat), August 2nd (Sat), 9th (Sat), 16th (Sat), 23rd (Sat), 30th (Sat), 2025 |
Assembly time | Please come ten minutes before the appointment time. |
Booking deadline | until 23:59 3 days before |
Changing room | Toilet | ||
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Shower | Parking | ||
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Dress code - Must bring items | There is no designated attire or belongings. *If you have white tabi socks and would like to participate in the Noh experience, please bring them with you. They are also available for rental at the Noh theater. |
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Matters require attention | ・High school students and younger may attend for free. However, an admission ticket available at the Ishikawa Prefectural Noh Theater is required. ・Reservations on this site can only be made up to three days before the performance. After that, please contact the Ishikawa Prefectural Noh Theater (076-264-2598) for reservations and ticket purchases. ・Reservations for the Noh experience can only be made by phone with the Ishikawa Prefectural Noh Theater (076-264-2598). Please note that reservations cannot be made on this site. |
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Plan attractions
Noh performance The characters on stage dance to the accompaniment of flutes and drums and the singing of a chorus called Jiutai, as the story unfolds. Please also take note of the beautiful costumes and Noh masks. Photo: Courtesy of the Kanazawa Nohgaku Association
Kyogen performance Kyogen is a comedy based on the everyday life of ordinary people. Enjoy funny stories that will make you laugh out loud. Photo: Courtesy of Kanazawa Nohgaku Association

Don't miss the Noh stage, a nationally registered tangible cultural property The Noh stage used in the performances has been relocated from the original Kanazawa Noh Theatre, which was built in 1932, and was registered as a national tangible cultural property in 2023. Come and experience the history of Kanazawa and Noh from the elegant Noh stage.

Support your Noh appreciation with the subtitle commentary service "NohSapo"! This performance will be accompanied by a free subtitle service called "Noh Support." Lines and commentary during the performance will be automatically displayed on your smartphone. Commentary can be displayed in both Japanese and English. With commentary, you can enjoy Nohgaku in a more understandable way!
Access - Map
Ishikawa Prefectural Noh Theatre
20-30 minutes from Kanazawa-Nishi IC or Morimoto IC on the Hokuriku Expressway. Please use the Cultural Facilities Shared First Parking Lot (Ishikawa Prefectural Noh Theatre Parking Lot / 128 spaces). *Please note that there is a limit to the number of parking spaces. If the parking lot is full, please use a nearby paid parking lot. If you are using a large bus, please contact Ishikawa Prefectural Noh Theatre in advance.
Kanazawa Station Kenrokuen Exit (East Exit) No. 6 bus stop, Hokutetsu Bus → 3 minutes walk from "Dewamachi bus stop"