Discover Noh in Kyoto invites you to uncover the poetic heart of Japan’s classical theatre with the NŌWHERE Tours – Hanjo/Shimogamo. This immersive cultural experience explores the elegant world of nō through a journey into one of its most evocative plays: Hanjo, the tale of a courtesan and her long-lost lover, set in the atmospheric forest of Shimogamo Shrine.
🌿 Guided exploration of Shimogamo Shrine, the setting of Hanjo
🎭 Live performance of Hanjo at the Kyoto Kanze Noh Theater
🎁 Optional exclusive noh folding fan (limited availability)
📅 Sunday, April 27th
⏰ 9:30 – 14:30 (performance begins at 13:00)
📍 Meet at 9:30 at Tadasu no mori bus stop
💴 18,000 yen per person (25,000 yen with folding fan) | Limited to 6 guests
Tour held rain or shine. Please wear comfortable footwear for a 1.5km walk on natural terrain.
*Lunch (recommendations available) and public transportation / taxi to theatre not included.
The NŌWHERE Tours offer curated cultural experiences exploring the world of nō through the locations, themes, and aesthetics of individual plays. Linking performance with place, this tour invites participants to reflect on the enduring resonance of nō in Japan’s cultural landscape—past and present.
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