CHUO NOH FESTIVAL 2024

Date : June 23rd, 2024           Open 12:15 Start 13:00 Time : 3h 20m Venue : National Noh Theater Seat : Front, side and middle Age Limit : Middle elementary school grades and above Purchase & Inquiry : Japanese & English * Phone : +81-3-3590-3001	Ticket Price
	Reserved Seat 7,500 JPY Unreserved Seat 5,000 JPY   High school and above     2,500 JPY   Up to Jr. high school     1,000 JPY

Immerse yourself in Tokyo’s premier Noh performances, an encounter where the profound and traditional Japanese culture meets meditative tranquility. Experience the unique wabi-sabi and stylistic beauty only available in the Noh theatre, crafted for the refined palate. This experience combines sophisticated narratives with the aesthetic elegance of traditional Japan, making it ideal for those seeking a cultural escape and deeper insights. Step away from the everyday hustle and find inner peace, enriching your soul and broadening your world view.
* Required the additional request if needed specific English brochures for stages on the day

Online Box Office

Available in Japanese only

Program

Start 13:00 Greeting Chairman, Chuo Noh Festival in Tokyo Nobuo Yoshida Congratulatory Address Mayer Chuo Ward, Tokyo Taito Yamamoto Interpretation of Noh Kanze Noh Actor, Tomoya Komuro
from 13:30 (to be scheduled)
Maibayashi*	“Hajitomi” (Hashitomi) (Story of Yugao from “Tale of Genji, The”) (Noh photo) TBD (synopsis)	Noh Master, Kanze School Hiroshi Nakamura
* Digest of Noh. Informal Noh musical performance
Dokugin**	“Kane no Dan” (from Mii-dera Temple) (synopsis)	Noh Master, Kanze School Manzaburo Umewaka
** Solo Noh vocal performance without orchestra in plain clothes
Kyogen	“Akubo” (Villainous Monk)	Kyogen Master, Izumi School Ukon Miyake
— Intermission 20 mins —
from 14:50 (To be scheduled)
Noh	“Funa Benkei” (Benkei in a Boat) (synopsis)	Noh Actor, Kanze School Masahiro Nakamura
End 16:20 (to be scheduled)

 

Seat & Ticket

Reserved Seats	(pink area)	7,500JPY(tax included)
Unreserved Seats*	(green area)	5,500JPY(tax included)
	*Students in high school, college, university, graduate school	2,500JPY(tax included)
	*Children and students in higher grade of elementary school, junior high school	1,000JPY(tax included)

Children of lower grade of elementary school and younger ones are not permitted to watch.

We are pleased to announce a special introductory session for beginners in Japanese, part of this festival’s enriching offerings. Scheduled for 2 PM on Sunday, May 26, 2024, the event includes a lecture followed by a hands-on experience designed to deepen your understanding of the revered Japanese performing art of Noh. Should you require further assistance or wish to explore additional educational resources about Noh, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Venue – National Noh Theater

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