--- title: Noh Theater SANPO at Ishikawa Prefectural Noh Theater description: "A special exhibition and workshop where you can experience Japanese traditional culture \"Noh\"!" image: https://www.nohgaku.or.jp/hubfs/journey/sanpo/ishikawa2025ogp_en.jpg --- [![Journey through Nohgaku](https://www.nohgaku.or.jp/hubfs/Journey2023/logo.svg)](https://www.nohgaku.or.jp/en/journey) [ Menu ](https://www.nohgaku.or.jp/en/journey/sanpo/ishikawa#) [ Highlight ](https://www.nohgaku.or.jp/en/journey/sanpo/ishikawa#highlight) [ Venue Information ](https://www.nohgaku.or.jp/en/journey/sanpo/ishikawa#guide) ![logo_sanpo](https://www.nohgaku.or.jp/hubfs/journey/sanpo/logo_sanpo.svg) ![Ishikawa Prefectural Noh Theater](https://www.nohgaku.or.jp/hs-fs/hubfs/journey/sanpo/ishikawakvmoji_en.png?width=750&height=386&name=ishikawakvmoji_en.png) ![logo_sanpo](https://www.nohgaku.or.jp/hubfs/Journey2025/logo_sanpo_sp.svg) ![能楽堂散歩 TOKYOGINZA NOH WEEK](https://www.nohgaku.or.jp/hubfs/Journey2025/kanzetop.svg) Date February 7 2025 (Fri)13:00 - 16:00 March 7 2025 (Fri)13:00 - 16:00 venue Ishikawa Prefectural Noh Theater Charge 500 JPY * You can participate without making a reservation. ![Ishikawa Prefectural Noh Theater](https://www.nohgaku.or.jp/hs-fs/hubfs/journey/sanpo/ishikawa01.png?width=1158&height=870&name=ishikawa01.png) ![観世能楽堂](https://www.nohgaku.or.jp/hs-fs/hubfs/Journey2025/kanzepc.jpg?width=409&height=580&name=kanzepc.jpg) ## Welcome to Ishikawa Prefectural Noh Theater! Noh is a classical performing art that Japan is proud of, and it was developed in the Muromachi period (1333-1573), about 700 years ago. We look forward to welcoming you to this rare opportunity to experience the charm of this traditional art form. [View the flyer ](https://www.nohgaku.or.jp/hubfs/journey/sanpo/ishikawa2025.pdf) ![Ishikawa Prefectural Noh Theater](https://www.nohgaku.or.jp/hs-fs/hubfs/blog/caravan/kanazawa_shimamura_interview/3_%E7%9F%B3%E5%B7%9D%E7%9C%8C%E7%AB%8B%E8%83%BD%E6%A5%BD%E5%A0%82%E8%88%9E%E5%8F%B0%E5%86%99%E7%9C%9F.jpg?width=800&height=534&name=3_%E7%9F%B3%E5%B7%9D%E7%9C%8C%E7%AB%8B%E8%83%BD%E6%A5%BD%E5%A0%82%E8%88%9E%E5%8F%B0%E5%86%99%E7%9C%9F.jpg) ## Highlights Photography is free in the lobby area and on the Noh stage. Workshops will be held periodically. The most attractive point of this event is that you can come at any time you like and enjoy yourself. ## Highlights Photography is free in the lobby area and on the Noh stage. Workshops will be held periodically. The most attractive point of this event is that you can come at any time you like and enjoy yourself. ![Experience Workshop](https://www.nohgaku.or.jp/hs-fs/hubfs/journey/sanpo/ishikawa_1.png?width=460&height=259&name=ishikawa_1.png) #### Hands-on Workshops You can experience Kyogen, musical instruments, and chanting (dialogues in a story) with a professional Noh performer. ![Noh mask experience](https://www.nohgaku.or.jp/hs-fs/hubfs/journey/sanpo/ishikawa_2.png?width=461&height=259&name=ishikawa_2.png) #### Noh mask experience The main characters of Noh plays appear on stage wearing various kinds of masks, including women, old men, demons, and gods. ![Costume explanation and dressing viewing](https://www.nohgaku.or.jp/hs-fs/hubfs/journey/sanpo/ishikawa_shozoku.jpg?width=500&height=281&name=ishikawa_shozoku.jpg) #### Costume Explanation and Dressing Appreciation See the traditional embroidery and beauty of the costumes used on the actual stage. ![Maibayashi (short dance from Noh) Performance](https://www.nohgaku.or.jp/hs-fs/hubfs/journey/sanpo/ishikawa_3.png?width=460&height=260&name=ishikawa_3.png) #### Maibayashi (short dance from Noh) Performance ### Program Timetable #### **February 7, 2025 ****(Fri)** #### 🎭 Experience **Kyogen (30min)** 14:30 - **Noh dance (15min)** ①13:30 - ②14:00 - **Hayashi(Music) **(15min each) - **Flute or Drum** ①13:15 - ②14:15 - - **Small or Large drum ** ①13:45 - ②15:00 - **Noh mask experience** 13:15 - 15:15  #### 🔍Noh Costume Guide **Kyogen costume explanation**(15min) 13:00 - **Noh costume explanation and dressing viewing**(30min) 15:15 - #### 👘Demonstration **Maibayashi (short dance from Noh) Performance** (15min) 15:45-  #### **March 7, 2025 ****(Fri)** #### 🎭Experience **Chanting and dancing (30min)** 14:30- **Kyogen (15min)** 13:30 - **Hayashi(Music) **(15min each) - **Flute or Drum** ①13:15 - ②14:15 - - **Small or Large drum** ①13:45 - ②15:00 - **Noh mask experience** ①13:15 - 14:00 ②14:30 - 15:15 #### 🔍Noh Costume Guide,Noh Mask Making Guide **Kyogen costumes**(15min) 13:00 - **Noh Mask Making**(15min) 14:00 - **Noh costume explanation and dressing viewing **(30min) 15:15 - #### 👘Demonstration **Maibayashi (short dance from Noh) Performance** (15min) 15:45 - #### Notes - Program content and times are subject to change. - Due to limited capacity, assistance may not be available when it's crowded. - If you have white tabi socks, please bring them; they are also available for loan. - The Noh mask fitting experience is available anytime during operating hours. Please register at the reception. - During each session of the music experience, you can try one or two types of instruments. ## Venue Information ## Venue Information #### **Venue** [Ishikawa Prefectural Noh Theatre](https://noh-theater.jp/) 4-18-3 Ishibiki, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa ![Map](https://www.nohgaku.or.jp/hs-fs/hubfs/journey/sanpo/ishikawa_map.jpg?width=784&height=510&name=ishikawa_map.jpg) ![Exterior view](https://www.nohgaku.or.jp/hs-fs/hubfs/journey/sanpo/ishikawa_kenritsunogakudo.jpg?width=396&height=223&name=ishikawa_kenritsunogakudo.jpg) Ishikawa Prefectural Noh Theater opened in 1972 as the nation's first independent public Noh theater as a base for the preservation, transmission, and promotion of Noh culture. 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