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The Edo Tokyo Traditional Performing Arts Festival, which will begin in 2025, will inherit the Tokyo Metropolitan Arts Festival, which has been popular for over half a century, and will be reborn as a festival specializing in traditional Japanese performing arts such as Noh theater, Japanese dance, traditional Japanese music, vaudeville performances, and folk performing arts.From full-scale stage performances to easy-to-participate, hands-on workshops, it will be enjoyable for a wide range of generations, from children to adults.
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This moment of art is truly a precious experience.
In this single chant, I feel as if I can hear the ancient principles.
See, art reflects a person's soul.
I'd love to be a comedian as cool as that someday.
I wonder what kind of beautiful world tonight's dance will show us.
The time spent performing arts is an irreplaceable luxury.
This moment of art is truly a precious experience.
In this single chant, I feel as if I can hear the ancient principles.
See, art reflects a person's soul.
I'd love to be a comedian as cool as that someday.
I wonder what kind of beautiful world tonight's dance will show us.
The time spent performing arts is an irreplaceable luxury.
66th Ceremony Noh
English commentary
This special performance brings together various schools of Nohgaku to showcase masterpieces of Noh and Kyogen. The performance is divided into two parts, allowing you to enjoy the diverse charms of this classical performing art.
Noh and Kyogen have been passed down for approximately 700 years. This year, the curtains will rise on a performance that brings together the best of both worlds. Combining Noh from the five schools of Kanze, Konparu, Hosho, Kongo, and Kita with Kyogen from the Okura and Izumi schools, the program will offer a wide range of performances, from festive pieces to works that are full of humanity. Through the competition of these various schools, this program allows you to experience the depth and richness of Noh in one day. From first-timers to enthusiasts, regardless of age or gender, everyone can enjoy this precious opportunity to experience the essence of this classical performing art.
Sunday, February 15, 2026 Part 1: 10:00 start / Doors open at 9:15 Part 2: 15:30 start (entry after some stage changes have been made) *Performance times are scheduled for Part 1: 4 hours 40 minutes / Part 2: 3 hours 55 minutes
Performers
[Part 1] Kongo Eikin / Kongo Ryukin / Okura Yataro / Omura Sada / Nomura Man [Part 2] Fujinami Shigehiko / Yamamoto Tojiro / Sakurama Kinki / Ishida Yukio / Sano Noboru *In order of appearance
Venue
National Noh Theatre
Ticket prices
[Part 1 & 2 ticket] Front seats: 14,500 yen Middle front / side front seats: 9,500 yen each [Tickets for each part] Front seats: 8,500 yen Middle front / side front seats: 6,000 yen each Student seats: 1,200 yen *Advance application required
Ticket discount information
Please note that seats are limited for both shows. For purchasing tickets, please see the [Tickets] section.
[Student seats (under 26 years old)]
Seats at the rear of the front side are available for those under 26 years old. To use these , you must purchase a voucher in advance on the Nohgaku Association's "Shiki Noh" special website. Reservations will begin on December 12th and are on a first-come, first-served basis.
[Discount for people with disabilities]
By presenting your disability certificate or Mirairo ID, you can receive a 20% discount off the regular price. This applies to seats in the rear of the front side area, and tickets are sold only by the Nohgaku Association. Please make sure to call by 4:00 PM on Tuesday, February 10th to apply. Applications will be accepted from December 12th on a first-come, first-served basis. Nohgaku Association: 03-5925-3871 (weekdays 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM)
Barrier-free information
Wheelchair seating / Assistance dogs allowed (applications for both must be made to the Nohgaku Association by February 10th) / Written communication available / Wheelchair accessible toilets / Parking for the disabled For details, please see "National Noh Theatre Barrier-Free Facilities."
Viewing support
English track listings available
Precautions
・Part 1 and Part 2 alternate admission system ・Preschool children not allowed
Program
"Shiki Noh" is a performance that inherits the style in which Noh was performed as an official event for the samurai class during the Edo period. It was first held in 1961 at the former Suidobashi Hosho Noh Theater as "Five Schools of the Head School, Formal Five Noh Performance," and has continued for over 50 years since then.
The program begins with the appearance of "Okina," followed by five Noh plays, including "Kamidanjo Kyoki," with four Kyogen pieces in between. "Okina" is a special role that is played in turn by a representative from each school every year, and this time it will be played by Kongo Eikin, the head of the Kongo school of shite.
The elegant and powerful Noh and humorous Kyogen plays alternate, making it a stage that even first-timers can enjoy without getting bored.
[ Part 1] <Noh> Kongo School "Okina" Kongo Eikin <Noh> Kongo School "Takasago" Kongo Ryukin <Kyogen> Okura School "Sado Fox" Okura Yataro <Noh> Kita School "Kiyotsune" Omura Sada <Kyogen> Izumi School "Funa" Nomura Man
[ Part 2 ] <Noh> Kanze School "Iris Love Dance" Fujinami Shigehiko <Kyogen> Okura School "Bunko" Yamamoto Tojiro <Noh> Konparu School "Hokage Sou" Sakurama Kinki <Kyogen> Izumi School "Inabado" Ishida Yukio <Noh> Hosho School "Kokaji Shirato" Sano Noboru
Let's dig deeper into the points to enjoy it even more!!
[ A Traditional Stage Begins with "Okina" ] Shiki Noh is a formal performance format established during the Edo period, beginning with the appearance of the sacred "Okina." This special performance prays for peace and bountiful harvests.
[ Dramatic Five Noh Plays ] Performed in the order of "God, Man, Woman, Madman, and Demon," the play unfolds a diverse range of dramas, from myths and plays with male protagonists to gorgeous pieces featuring female protagonists and grotesque creatures (such as fox incarnations).
[ Kyogen for Human Comedy ] Kyogen plays are interspersed between Noh plays, humorously depicting the lives of medieval commoners and feudal lords. While still relevant to modern humor, they offer a natural, enjoyable experience.
[ The Noh Stage Itself Is a Highlight ] Experience an extraordinary experience in a beautiful space dedicated to Noh performance, featuring a cypress stage, pine paneling, and a bridge overpass.
[ Tips for Enjoying the Show ] While a full day of viewing will allow you to fully immerse yourself in the world of Noh, even just one performance is enjoyable. A little preparation for Noh's style will deepen your understanding. You can enjoy Kyogen even if you just read the synopsis in the pamphlet. Don't be too strict, just find your own highlights!
ticket
Release date: December 12, 2025 (Friday) 10:00
Ticket Pia Confetti Nohgaku Association "Shiki Noh" Special Site (Student seats) * First come, first served. Sales will end once capacity is reached.
Performance implementation system
Organizers: Nohgaku Association (Public Interest Incorporated Association) / Tokyo Metropolitan Government / Tokyo Metropolitan Foundation for History and Culture / Edo Tokyo Traditional Performing Arts Festival Executive Committee Supported by: Japan Arts Council
inquiry
Inquiry form : 03-5925-3871 (weekdays 10:00-16:00)
