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Noh (authentic Japanese musical)

Place
Oike Machiya
Fee
2,700円
Event duration
Approximately 35 minutes

Singing, dancing, and playing with masks in "the world's oldest performing art" with the teacher.

Noh theater was perfected approximately 700 years ago by Kan'ami and Zeami, a father and son with close ties to Koryu-ji Temple, located next to UZUMASA KYOTO VILLAGE. It was registered as a UNESCO World Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2008 and is the world's oldest surviving performing art. Why not enjoy experiencing this treasure of Japan that we can proudly present to the world?

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ticket

• Purchase your online tickets here.
- Sales location in the park: Oike Machiya
*Tickets are prioritized for advance reservations, so your preferred time slot may not be available. Thank you for your understanding.

Instructor Profile

Akimasa Ueda
He holds a semi-professional position as a Shite (lead actor) in the Kanze school of Noh theater. Born in 1992 as the third son of Takuji Ueda, he studied under his father, Takuji Ueda, and his uncle, Takahiro Ueda.
In 1994, at the age of two, she made her stage debut. She has performed in over 50 plays, primarily as the shite (main character), including introductory pieces such as "Chitose," "Ishibashi," and "Ran," and has also participated in international exchanges, including overseas performances in France and India.
Furthermore, they have expanded their activities to various stages, including the "Harima Takigi Noh" performance commemorating the 150th anniversary of Hyogo Prefecture's administration and Noh performances at the international symposium "ICLC15".

Kaoru Yamada
Noh Shite (lead actor) of the Kanze school
Born in 1990. He developed an interest in Noh theater from a young age, and his participation in a local children's class led him to aspire to become a professional.
After enrolling in the Osaka Noh Training School in 2008, he studied under Bunzo Otsuki (Living National Treasure) in 2010. In the same year, he made his stage debut in the dance-drama "Tohosaku" and his Noh debut in "Kikujido". He graduated from the Osaka Noh Training School in 2015. In 2018, he was granted permission to become a semi-official branch of the Kanze school and became independent. He has performed "Chitose," "Ishibashi," and "Ran." He is based in Kansai and performs throughout Japan.
Graduated from Kobe City University of Foreign Studies, Department of English and American Studies. Resides in Shimamoto Town.

Usage restrictions

For safety reasons, the following individuals are not permitted to use this service.
*For those who are feeling unwell
*Children under 3 years old
*Children from preschool age to upper elementary school age who are not accompanied by an adult aged 16 or older.
*For those accompanied by a guide dog
*People wearing Period Costume Rental

Schedule

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  • 11:45 / 13:30 / 15:00 / 16:30 / 18:00
  • 11:00 / 12:30 / 14:15 / 15:45 / 17:15
  • The experience content may change due to various circumstances.
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