Once-a-Year Noh Performance at Nara’s Kohfuku-ji with Expert Insight

Kofukuji Temple

・Sacred Noh Performance: Witness a rare, once-a-year Noh performance at the revered Kohfuku-ji in Nara, where Noh is intricately linked with Buddhist traditions.

・Expert Insight: Before the performance, Dr. Petko Slavov and Ms. Yoshie Yamamoto will share their knowledge on Noh’s history and symbolism, enriching your understanding.

・Exclusive Setting: The pre-performance discussion takes place at the Yoshikien Shuto, an architectural gem not usually open to the public.

・Immersive Spiritual Atmosphere: With restrained applause and a solemn setting, the performance offers a deep connection to Noh’s sacred rituals.

・A One-of-a-Kind Cultural Journey: Experience Noh in its most authentic form, where history, art, and spirituality come together in a truly special and intimate environment.

What to expect

Experience a rare and solemn Noh performance at Kohfuku-ji Temple in Nara, where Buddhism and Noh theater come together in a unique, once-a-year event. Before the performance, experts Dr. Petko Slavov and Ms. Yoshie Yamamoto will provide an insightful introduction to the history and symbolism of Noh at the Yoshikien Shuto, a historic venue usually closed to the public. With its restrained atmosphere and solemn setting, this unforgettable evening offers a deep connection to the sacred art of Noh.

Once-a-Year Noh Performance at Nara’s Kohfuku-ji with Expert Insight
Once-a-Year Noh Performance at Nara’s Kohfuku-ji with Expert Insight
Once-a-Year Noh Performance at Nara’s Kohfuku-ji with Expert Insight
Once-a-Year Noh Performance at Nara’s Kohfuku-ji with Expert Insight
Once-a-Year Noh Performance at Nara’s Kohfuku-ji with Expert Insight
Once-a-Year Noh Performance at Nara’s Kohfuku-ji with Expert Insight
Once-a-Year Noh Performance at Nara’s Kohfuku-ji with Expert Insight
Once-a-Year Noh Performance at Nara’s Kohfuku-ji with Expert Insight
Once-a-Year Noh Performance at Nara’s Kohfuku-ji with Expert Insight

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