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Discover the world of classical performing arts presented by National Theatre, including Kabuki, Bunraku, Nihonbuyo. Enjoy performance with English audio guide or English brochure.

Highlights

• Enjoy Kabuki, Bunraku, Nihonbuyo, Japanese traditional performing arts.
• Experiece a live performance by top-notch performers without loud speakers.
• Kabuki & Bunraku performances include English easy-to-understand audio guide.
• Nihonbuyo performances include free English brochure.
• A rare opportunity to see an authentic performance of Kabuki, Bunraku, etc.

Description

Experience a variety of Japanese classical performing arts, which have a history of over hundreds of years. These performances are by top-notch performers who have handed down the authentic art form for over hundreds of years. Experience the true essence of Japanese culture, not just imitation. This is a performance presented by the National Theatre Japan, a Hall of Fame of classical performing arts, which has consistently supported Japan's classical performing arts since its opening in 1965. *The performance venue is NOT the National Theatre (Hanzomon). The venue will vary depending on the date. Please check the explanation in the 'Meeting Location' section. Please see below for details of each performance : [ KABUKI : Traditional Japanese Theatre Performance / 2nd photo ] Kabuki is the dramatic theatre which combines music and dance. It is one of Japan’s most typical traditional arts. This performing art contains exciting stories, beautiful scenes and other features that thrill audiences. Throughout its long history spanning hundreds of years, Kabuki has incorporated trends from each successive era, and continues to be a fresh performing art. [ BUNRAKU : Traditional Puppet Performance / 1st photo ] Bunraku is one of Japan's representative traditional theater arts for adults, inscribed on UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. It is a closely collaborative form which synchronizes narrative recitation, shamisen music and puppetry in performance. Recitation of stories by a narrator letting out his voice with all of his might, the dynamic and delicate sound of the shamisen, and the beautiful movements of the puppets astound the audience. Featuring this outstanding unique style, Bunraku is praised as very sophisticated puppet theater arts in the world. [ NIHONBUYO : Traditional Japanese Dance / 3rd photo ] NIHONBUYO is performing arts in which expressive dances, coupled with vocals, Shamisen(strings) and Hayashi(percussion) music, depict daily life and various tales. It offers a wide range of enjoyment, from peaceful appeals sinking deep into the hearts of the audience to a lively sense of energy. This performance features top-tier artists. The lineup consists of works showcasing the beauty of NIHONBUYO in its simplest, most refined form—without elaborate costumes.

Includes

Theatre tickets English Audio Guide (KABUKI & BUNRAKU performance) Free English Brochure (NIHONBUYO performance)

Important Information

• The performance venue is NOT the National Theatre (Hanzomon). The venue will vary depending on the date. Please check the explanation in the 'Meeting Location' section. Seating positions will be left to our theater. The content(Kabuki, Bunraku, etc.) varies depending on the date. The content of the performances are listed in the option title. Please check the 'Full description' section for details of the each content(Kabuki, Bunraku, etc.). The photos shown are from past performances. The audio guide(available in KABUKI & BUNRAKU performance) is English only. Japanese and other languages are not available. The audio guide provides only the overview of the main points rather than a literal translation of the dialogue, so as not to interfere with your enjoyment of the performers' voices, acting, etc. If you are coming in a wheelchair, please contact us as soon as possible so that we can provide wheelchair-accessible seating.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund