Noh play in Japan

• Age 0～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 14:30

The Ishikawa Prefectural Noh Theater will be hosting a "Winter Noh Evening" performance, offering a casual experience of authentic Noh. A synopsis of the program and commentary on highlights will be provided, making it easy for even novices to understand. The price is also reasonable! Prior to the performance, we will also be offering a Noh experience (three sessions total) for audience members on the day (advance reservations required). The experience content varies depending on the date, so please check the Ishikawa Prefectural Noh Theater website for details before applying. You can also use the free subtitle commentary service "Noh Support." This service automatically displays lines and commentary (in Japanese and English) on your smartphone, making it ideal for novices and foreign visitors! Don't miss this opportunity to experience the traditional performing art of Noh. *Noh experiences for audience members require separate advance reservations. *Reservations for Noh experiences can only be made by phone with the Ishikawa Prefectural Noh Theater. Please note that reservations cannot be made through this website.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 7～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 14:00

For those interested in traditional performing arts...Two up-and-coming young performers of Noh and Rakugo will invite you into the world of traditional performing arts, providing explanations and hands-on experience so that even first-time visitors can easily understand and enjoy the show.

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• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 15～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 20:00

This is a Noh performance event held at Kyoto's Noh Theater. Why not create a memorable memory of your trip with a Noh experience that may change your perspective? This special performance will be fully translated into English for foreign visitors to Japan. Noh is a form of "comprehensive art" that combines visual, musical, and literary elements, and its artistry can be appreciated in a variety of ways. On stage, performers wear elegant Noh masks and costumes, and perform chants and dances to music. Noh's simple yet sophisticated stage expression continues to inspire many artists today.

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• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 13～Age 100
• 4～5 hours
• 16:00

Noh, a traditional performing art, has been designated a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage, along with other forms of art, including Kabuki. A special Noh performance, "Tokage Noh," is held only once a year at Kofuku-ji Temple in Nara, the sacred ground of Noh. This solemn performance, which fuses Buddhism and Noh, still retains a strong religious ritual feel, with applause being discouraged and viewing prohibited from the front. This event will feature a commentary by Petko Slavov, a PhD in Noh research, and Noh expert Yoshie Yamamoto, held in the main building of Yoshikien Garden, a cultural property normally closed to the public. After learning about Noh in a space steeped in history and tranquility, enjoy a unique evening experiencing a magical performance. Note: The photos of the Noh performance are different from those shown.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups