*Cancelled*Dance that gave birth to Yagai Noh and Takigi Noh: Takigi O-Noh

Fri May 15 & Sat May 16, 2020

Every May, Takigi O-Noh dance is performed over two days at Maiden (pavilion for the performance of ceremonial dances) and the Wakamiya Shrine Hainoya at the Kasuga Grand Shrine and the former site of the Nandaimon Gate at Kofuku-ji Temple.
Takigi O-Noh is regarded as the origin of Yagai Noh and Takigi Noh (forms of Noh theater performed outdoors), which are nowadays staged throughout Japan. Enjoy the depth of Noh drama performed on a beautiful stage interwoven with nature surrounded by the flickering flames of torches brightening the night sky. Performances on the day can be viewed from pay seats at all venues (tickets can be purchased on the day), and a standing-only area is also available only at the Kofuku-ji Temple venue.

(Picture: Nandaimon-no-gi at Kofuku-ji Temple, taken by Eibun Kuwabara)

Same-day tickets available for 5,500 yen per person at the doors of all venues.


Shushi-hashiri-no-gi at Kasuga Grand Shrine Buden
Time: Door Open 10:00 a.m. for advance ticket holders, 10:15 a.m. for same-day ticket holders, Start at 11:00 a.m.

Nandaimon-no-gi at Kofukuji Temple
Time: Door Open 4:00 p.m. for advance ticket holders, 4:15 p.m. for same-day ticket holders, Start at 5:30 p.m.


Miyashiro-agari-no-gi at Wakamiya Shrine Hainoya within the field of Kasuga Grand Shrine
Time: Door Open 10:00 a.m. for advance ticket holders, 10:15 a.m. for same-day ticket holders, Start at 11:00 a.m.

Nandaimon-no-gi at Kofukuji Temple
Time: Door Open 4:00 p.m. for advance ticket holders, 4:15 p.m. for same-day ticket holders, Start at 5:30 p.m.