Journey through Nohgaku - Nohgakudo Walking Tour Kongo Nohgakudo

Date and Time: Feb 4, 5, 6, 2026 (Wednesday, Thursday, Friday) 1:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
venue: Kongo Noh Theater
Charge: 1,000 yen (tax included, free for junior high school students and under)

*Tickets are sold at the entrance of the Noh Theater on the day of the event. No advance reservations required.

Let's visit a Noh theater!

Noh is one of Japan’s classical performing arts, developed during the Muromachi period (1333–1573) about 700 years ago, and is a source of great cultural pride.

The Kongo Nohgakudo, the venue for this “Noh Theater Walk,” opened in 2003 near the former site of the Muromachi shogunate’s Hana no Gosho—an area of Kyoto with deep historical ties to Noh. The historic Noh stage was relocated from the former Kongo Noh Theatre, bringing a 19th-century stage into a 21st-century theater.

At the Nohgakudo Stroll, visitors can enjoy Nohgaku in a relaxed way through exhibitions and hands-on experiences. Why not visit this historic Noh theater as casually as you would take a leisurely stroll?

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Highlights of this event

The most attractive point of this event is that you can come at any time of the day and enjoy the event. Please also enjoy the Noh mask exhibition and interaction with Noh performers.

*Some of the contents may be subject to change.

Exhibition of Noh Masks and Costumes from the Soke of the Kongo Family

This is a rare opportunity to view Noh masks and costumes from the Kongo Family Soke collection.

Merch Shop

Original merch such as Noh mask postcards from the Kongo family collection are available for purchase.

Kongo Noh Theater Workshop

This is a hands-on workshop where visitors can see and learn about costumes, masks (Noh and Kyogen), musical instruments, and more.

Video Screening

Visitors can view a video introducing Noh and explaining about the Noh stage.

Workshop with a Noh performer of the Kongo school

Time

Three sessions starting from 14:00, 16:00 and 18:00

(about 45 minutes)

Introduction to Noh and Kyogen
Enjoy a selected scene from the Kyogen play “Kakiyamabushi”
What’s the difference between Noh and Kyogen expression?
Learn in a fun, hands-on way through interactive experiences
Costume dressing demonstration with live explanations
Enjoy a selected scene from the Noh play “Hagoromo”

Venue Information

Venue

Kongo Noh Theater

Neutral sales upper part of Karasuma-dori, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan
TEL：075-441-7222

The Kongo Noh Theater opened in 2003 near the former "Flower Palace" of the Muromachi Shogunate, which is closely associated with Noh theater in Kyoto. The Noh stage was relocated from the former Kongo Noh Theatre in Muromachi, where it has stood for more than 130 years, to create a space that transcends time and space by blending a 19th century stage into a 21st century Noh theater.