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On March 24 (Fri), Discover Noh in Kyoto will hold its first hiking tour version of the Nōwhere Tours. After exploring the “stage” of the noh play Kagetsu,  Kiyomizu Temple, through the perspective of medieval performing art, we will hike in the hills behind the temple for about an hour and a half and goContinue reading “The Nōwhere Tours – HIKING – Kagetsu/Kiyomizu”

11:00 – January 29 (Sun) Guided walk with noh performance ticket The NŌWHERE Tours are guided tours for both Kyoto residents and travelers in which we visit places or people related to nō plays and also enjoy performances or workshops. On January 29th, we will explore the tale of the legendary swordsmith, Sanjo “Kokaji” Munechika, throughContinue reading “The Nōwhere Tours: Kokaji – Sanjo / Awataguchi”

Dec 4 (Sun) 13:00 – Meeting place: Kokusaikaikan Station Exit 4-1 MAP Temple & Mask carver’s studio visit The NŌWHERE Tours are guided tours for both Kyoto residents and travelers in which we visit places or people related to nō plays and also enjoy performances or workshops. On December 4, we will visit Myomanji Temple and mask carverContinue reading “The Nōwhere Tours: Dōjōji – Myōmanji & Mask Carver’s Studio”

Still accepting applications! Walk-ins are also welcome as long as you arrive by 12:45. On November 26th, Discover Noh in Kyoto will give a short English introduction to noh theatre and to the play Tsuchigumo at the Kongo Noh Theatre lobby (金剛能楽堂) prior to the performance by Kongo school actors Udaka Tatsushige and Norishige. TsuchigumoContinue reading “Discover Noh in Kyoto: Pre-performance introduction to Tsuchigumo”

On November 4th, Discover Noh in Kyoto will give a short English introduction to noh theatre and its play Adachigahara at the Kanze Noh Theater’s 2F lobby (京都観世会館) prior to the performance. Adachigahara features the contrasting personae of the main character, a humble yet compassionate old woman and a ferocious female oni (demon) who livesContinue reading “Discover Noh in Kyoto: Pre-performance introduction to Adachigahara”

October 14th (Fri) 15:00 -20:30 @ Kitano Tenmangu Shrine & Kyoto Kanze Noh Theater A shinto shrine visit with evening noh performance in theatre The NŌWHERE Tours are guided tours for both Kyoto residents and travellers in which we visit places or people related to nō plays and also enjoy performances or workshops. On October 14th,Continue reading “The Nōwhere Tours: Raiden – Kitano Tenmangu”

Sep 23 (Fri) 13:00 – Kibuneguchi Station (Eizan Line) Walking tour with evening performance ticket The NŌWHERE Tours are guided tours for both Kyoto residents and travelers in which we visit places or people related to nō plays and also enjoy performances or workshops. On September 23, join us on a walking tour through the greenContinue reading “The Nōwhere Tours – Kibune”