Noh Theater SANPO at Ishikawa Prefectural Noh Theater ishikawamankitsu days

Date: Oct 4, 2025 (Sat) 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Dec 6, 2025 (Sat) 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Venue: Ishikawa Prefectural Noh Theater
Charge: 1,000 yen (Cash only)

* You can participate without making a reservation.

Experience the World of Noh at the Ishikawa Noh Theater-A Full Day of Noh Appreciation!

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.

Just like going for a walk, why not stop by the Noh Theater?

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Highlights

Photography is allowed in the lobby area and on the Noh stage. Our workshops are held periodically. The most attractive point of this event is that you can come at any time you like and enjoy yourself.

*Please note that admission may be restricted depending on crowd levels at the venue.

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

Costume Explanation and Dressing Appreciation

See the traditional embroidery and beauty of the costumes used on the actual stage.

(Each day from 4:00 PM to 4:30 PM)

Discover Noh! Exhibition Corner

Explore the fascinating world of Noh and Kyogen through an engaging display of costumes, masks, and instruments. Informative panels make it easy for beginners to dive into this traditional art form.

Interactive Workshop
Featuring with Knaze Noh Performers

Kanze Noh School performers willexplain aboutthe history. Noh masks and costumes. They also invite you their Noh exercise such as a theater vocal training and acting practices that all participants move their body together.
In addition, a short Noh performance will be presented. This workshop is our highlight of the event that you can enjoy learning about unique expressions of Noh.
*This event does not feature live performances of Noh or Kyogen.

Event Time

Held daily from 2:00 PM to 2:45 PM (approx. 45 minutes)

Noh Experience – October 4
Kyogen Experience – December 6

*Simultaneous English interpretation available.

Venue Information

Venue

Ishikawa Prefectural Noh Theatre
4-18-3 Ishibiki, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa

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. The Noh stage was moved from the main stage of Kanazawa Noh Theatre, which was built in 1932.