Tokyo Tower Gagaku in the Sky

Enjoy the expansive view from 150 meters above sea level on the Main Deck of Tokyo Tower, as well as the timeless sounds of the sho, hichiriki, and ryuteki flutes in a special space.

2025

11.24

MON

Tokyo Tower Main Deck 1F Club333

Free (Tokyo Tower admission fee not included)

We will be offering a special experience of traditional Japanese music, Gagaku, up close, on the main deck of Tokyo Tower.
Enjoy the elegant sounds while surrounded by bright lights.
also be a Ryuteki flute experience corner set up at the venue on the day. Through the performance, you will be able to get a closer feel for the charm of Gagaku.
This program is recommended for those who will be experiencing Gagaku for the first time.
*Please note that there is a limit to the number of people allowed in the experience corner.

Performance Information

Date

Monday, November 24, 2025 (holiday)
First performance: 14:00 start / 13:30 doors open
Second performance: 15:30 start / 15:00 doors open
*Each performance lasts approximately 30 minutes

Performers

Teruo Nozu (sho),
Shoji Takata (hichiriki),
Yoshiyuki Izaki (ryuteki)

Teruo Nozu

Shoji Takata

Yoshiyuki Izaki

Venue

Tokyo Tower Main Deck 1F Club333 (Club Triple Three)

Ticket prices

Free
*You can enjoy the observation deck for just the admission fee to the main deck.

Barrier-free information

Wheelchair users
will be provided with barrier-free access from the entrance to the elevator to the main deck (main observation deck).
The elevator arrives on the second floor of the main deck.
If you wish to go to the first floor of the main deck, please ask a nearby staff member.
For other barrier-free information, please refer to the information on the official Tokyo Tower website

Viewing support

Foreign language support (English interpretation by MC)

Track list

Haru no Uzuru is one of the most important pieces in gagaku.
It is a suite with six movements, and we will be performing the first and fourth movements.

The first movement, "Yusei," is a free-rhythm piece, which is rare even among gagaku.
The sho, hichiriki, and ryuteki flutes intertwine in an undulating manner within the free-rhythm piece.
Please enjoy the gorgeous melody of the fourth movement, "Nyuha," which flows within the rhythm, typical of a large piece of music.

Let's dig deeper into the points to enjoy it even more!!

Q. What viewpoint would you recommend for first-time viewers?

A. Don't think too hard about it, just enjoy the view.

We hope you will enjoy it as it is
, just as you would enjoy looking at the sea, mountains, or other natural scenery

Q. What would you say is the most important thing you would like people to see in your performances or programs?

A. Gagaku does not have a conductor, and each performer
plays in unison while breathing together.
They do not look at each other, but instead face the same direction while performing, so
please come and experience the unity of their breathing up close.

Q. What history and background should I know before viewing the film to enjoy it more?

A. Gagaku is often listened to with a stiff posture, but
please relax and enjoy it.
Some people even fall asleep, but

we believe
that this is a sign that the performance is comfortable and good surrender yourself to the sounds of gagaku to your heart's content.

Performance implementation system

Organized by:
Tokyo Metropolitan Government / Tokyo Metropolitan Foundation for History and Culture / Edo Tokyo Traditional Performing Arts Festival Executive Committee
In cooperation with:
Gagaku Association / Rakugo Art Association / Tanakaya Co., Ltd. (musical instrument support)
Supported by:
Society for the Management of Compensation for Public Transmission for Educational Purposes (SARTRAS)
Produced by:
Japan Council of Performing Arts Organizations

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