Theater Spots in Around Kodatsuno Area

  • Ishikawa Prefectural Noh Theater (Nogakudo)
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    Ishikawa Pref. Kanazawashi Ishibiki 4-18-3
    The Ishikawa Prefectural Noh Theater (Nogakudo) was opened in Kanazawa City in 1972 as a facility for the preservation, transmission and advancement of Ishikawa Prefecture’s Noh drama tradition; it was Japan’s first independent public Noh theater. The Theater’s Noh stage was relocated here from the Kanazawa Noh Theatre, having originally been constructed in 1932; reflecting its great age, it exudes a subtle sense of calm and style. Noh, Kyogen and Shimai (selected highlights from Noh dramas) performances are held every month except August.

    We had a great afternoon learning how to dance and sing and move in the manner of the Noh theatre. Japanese people having as much trouble as we were because it was ancient Japanese but at least they...

  • Honda no Mori Hall
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    Ishikawa Kanazawa-shi Ishibiki 4-17-1

Ishikawa Areas

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Long, thin Ishikawa prefecture runs along the Sea of Japan up into Noto Peninsula. Highlights of the seaside towns lining the west coast include Kanazawa, often described as a "Little Kyoto" thanks to its old wooden tea houses and geisha culture as well as its picturesque Japanese garden, Kenroku-en.

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