National Noh Theatre

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This theater is a theater dedicated to the performing art of Noh, and is located in Sendagaya, Shibuya City of Tokyo. This theater was built for the purpose of preserving and promulgating one of Japan's traditional performing arts, Noh play, which has a history of over 600 years. In addition to the ongoing independent performances, performance for Noh appreciation classes with accompanying narration are also presented for the students and general public groups. Adjoining the theater, the Noh play library displays many of the treasured materials of the arts. This theater also is engaged in nurturing future artists for the Noh performing art.

Spot details

Address: Tokyo Shibuya-ku Sendagaya 4-18-1 Map
Area: Shibuya / Harajuku / Omotesando Area
Phone: 0334231331
Hours: Varies depending on the performance
Closed: 7/1, New Year's Holiday
Fees: Varies depending on the performance
Parking Lot: Not available
Credit Card: Available(VISA, MasterCard, JCB, AMEX, UnionPay, Diners Club)
Wi-Fi: Available(National Theatre Free Wi-Fi)
Note: Temporary closure:Currently closed (information as of June 1, 2020)
* Information may be changed, so please be sure to check the official information.

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

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Review

Did you know that Noh and Kyogen can be a lot of fun?

Reviewed : 2022.10.15

I have thoroughly enjoyed performance on 14th of October 2022. It was meant for visitors and started with very interesting commentary in English, followed by Kyogen “Suminuri” and Noh “ Shoki...
Noh drama

Reviewed : 2019.11.09

I saw a fairly traditional performance-Kyogen to start with and then after an interval a Noh performance.Both were excellent-the only niggle I had was with the theatre itself:it was roasting...
Terrific Classic Theatre Performance - Excellent Venue

Reviewed : 2018.11.01

We had long wanted to see Noh Theatre, and this is a beautiful venue, and a high quality performance. We had good seats - and there were good English translations of the performance itself. Only...