Immerse yourself in the ancient art of Noh and Kyogen at Tokyo’s National Noh Theatre, where you’ll explore a training stage, don a Noh mask, and witness a captivating live performance.
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Japan Traditional Show: Noh Experience
The Highlight
- Participate in exclusive lectures and experiences conducted in English.
- Stand on a Noh stage (rehearsal Noh stage).
- Wear a Noh mask to experience an actor’s perspective.
- Watch Noh and Kyogen performances (with English subtitles).
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The Experience
Nohgaku (Noh and Kyogen), Noh is a solemn song-and-dance drama performed with distinctive masks and costumes. It is one of Japan’s most representative classical performing arts, with a history of over 650 years. In contrast, Kyogen is a comedic performance that emphasizes dialogue. Noh and Kyogen are traditionally performed together as a set, and collectively they are known as "Nohgaku." Nohgaku is recognized as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage.
About the Lecture
- Lecturer:Mariko Hikawa
- Interpreter:Hidetoshi Utsunomiya The live commentary by a popular Noh journalist, known for his clear explanations, will be interpreted on the spot by an interpreter well-versed in traditional Japanese performing arts.This special lecture offers deeper insight into Noh, allowing you to enjoy the performance even more.
The performances: popular and easy to understand for beginners.
Kyogen: "Bōshibari" Tied to a Pole A sophisticated nonsense comedy about servants who try to steal and drink alcohol while their master is away.
Noh: "Aoi no Ue" Lady Aoi Based on the world's oldest novel, The Tale of Genji, this is a story of love and jealousy featuring a woman who becomes a vengeful spirit and seeks to settle a grudge. The "Hannya" mask, one of the most iconic Noh masks, is used in the performance.
About the National Noh Theatre The National Noh Theatre opened in 1983 as a dedicated venue for Noh plays, which have a history of over 650 years. The simple yet majestic theatre is filled with Japanese aesthetics, making just stepping inside a special experience.
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Guide Services
Languages Spoken by Guides
- English
Itinerary
- National Noh Theatre 7/25(Friday) : Assemble at 17:45 7/26(Saturday) :Assemble at 12:45
- Lectures and experiences (40 min)
- Watch Noh and Kyogen (with English subtitles) (120 min)
- Tour ends
Price Details
How to Use
- Voucher will be sent via email. Please show your e-voucher at designated location.
Purchase Notice
Minimum number of participants: 1 Minimum number of participants required for the tour to be operated: 10 (Tour confirmation date: 8 days prior to the tour date)
- If you are late on the day of the tour, you may not be able to participate. Please allow plenty of time to arrive.
- This tour is not a private guided tour. You may be grouped with other participants.
- If the number of participants is fewer than 10 by 7 days before the tour date, the tour will be canceled and the fee will be refunded.
Important Booking Information
- Specific seats cannot be requested.
- This tour does not include meals for guests.
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellation made at least 3 day(s) before departure date, Fully refundable (100% refund)
- Cancel during 0 ~ 2 day(s) of departure, Non-refundable (0% refund)