Nohgaku, a world-class traditional performing art
Nohgaku, Japan’s world-class traditional performing art, is a comprehensive art form that combines dance, music, and drama.
During the Edo period (1603-1867), Noh became the dance and music of the shogunate, and Noh performances were held by the feudal lords on the stage of Shimabara Castle, and eventually spread to the people of the domain, who were invited to perform.
Shimabara has a long history and culture of Noh and Kyogen.
The Matsudaira Bunko, a record of the Shimabara domain, contains many books on Noh and Kyogen.
Noh Programs
Part 1： Shimabara Kyogen
- Hizen Shimabara Children’s Kyogen
- Ritual: Fire-introduction ceremony
Part 2： Shimabara Castle Firelit Noh Play
- Kongo-ryu Maibayashi
“Takasago” by Tatsunori Kongo - Izumi-ryu Kyogen
“Rokujizou” by Manroku Nomura - Kongo-ryu of Noh
“Uchitomoode” by Koji Teshima
Details
- Date
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Saturday, October 5, 2024
- Time
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16:30 Doors open
17:00 Start of music
20:30 Concert to end - Fee
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Admission free
- Venue
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Shimabara Castle Keep Plaza
*In case of rain: Shimabara Bunka Kaikan - Parking
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Shimabara Bunka Kaikan parking lot (free)
Daiichi Elementary School (free)*Parking lots will be crowded, so please refrain from coming by car as much as possible.
- Inquiries
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Shimabara Castle Takigi Noh Promotion Association
☎0957-62-2411