能-Noh- Experience Tour :Japanese Traditional Show
- You can participate in lectures and experiences exclusive to this tour, conducted in English.
- You can stand on a Noh stage (rehearsal Noh stage).
- Wear a Noh mask and experience the view of an actor
- Watch Noh and Kyogen (with English subtitles)
What to expect
Experience the elegance of Noh and Kyogen—Japan’s timeless performing arts—on this immersive tour. Learn the history in an expert-led lecture, step onto a real Noh stage, try on a traditional mask, and witness a live performance that brings centuries of tradition to life.
Good to know
◇What is Nohgaku? 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 Performance You Will Watch The performances you will watch are 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. ・Day 25：Shibata Minoru ・Day 26：Kobayakawa Osamu