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Tokyo: KABUKI, BUNRAKU, etc. presented by National Theatre
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- Free cancellation available
- 2h+
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Overview
- Enjoy Kabuki, Bunraku, Nihonbuyo, Japanese traditional performing arts.
- Experiece a live performance by top-notch performers without loud speakers.
- Kabuki & Bunraku performances include English easy-to-understand audio guide.
- Nihonbuyo performances include free English brochure and English subtitles..
- A rare opportunity to see an authentic performance of Kabuki, Bunraku, etc.
Activity location
- Tokyo
- Tokyo, 東京都, Japan
Meeting/Redemption Point
- 日本、〒171-0021 東京都豊島区西池袋１丁目８−１ | The performance venue is Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre (Playhouse) (Ikebukuro, Tokyo). Please make sure you are in the right place. The nearest station: Ikebukuro Station (JR Yamanote Line JY13, Saikyo Line JA12, Shōnan-Shinjuku Line JS21 / Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line M25, Yūrakuchō Line Y09, Fukutoshin Line F09 / Tobu Tojo Line TJ01 / Seibu Ikebukuro Line SI01) To enter the theatre, it is necessary to exchange the ticket issued by Get Your Guide for the ticket issued by the theatre. Please pick up your ticket at the entrance of the Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre (Playhouse) on the day of the performance. At that time, our staff will ask for the name of the customer who made the reservation. For details, please ask the staff at the entrance of the Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre (Playhouse).
- Toshima City, Tokyo, Japan
Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list
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KABUKI Music with English Brochure in Asakusa
- 2h 20m
- English
National Theatre has been conducting training programmes to foster professional performers of Kabuki music since 1975. This is a rare opportunity to experience the results of their daily training. Audio guide: Not available. Free English Brochure available.
What's included, what's not
- Theatre tickets
- English Audio Guide (KABUKI & BUNRAKU performance)
- Free English Brochure (NIHONBUYO performance)
- Transport to the theatre
Know before you book
- Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs, Audio recording, Making noise, Pets (assistance dogs allowed), Photography inside, Smoking, Video recording
What you can expect
Experience a variety of Japanese classical performing arts, which have a history of over hundreds of years. These performances are by top-notch performers who have handed down the authentic art form for over hundreds of years.
Experience the true essence of Japanese culture, not just imitation.
This is a performance presented by the National Theatre Japan, a Hall of Fame of classical performing arts, which has consistently supported Japan's classical performing arts since its opening in 1965.
Please see below for details of each performance :
[ KABUKI : Traditional Japanese Theatre Performance / 1st photo ]
Kabuki is the dramatic theatre which combines music and dance. It is one of Japan’s most typical traditional arts. This performing art contains exciting stories, beautiful scenes and other features that thrill audiences. Throughout its long history spanning hundreds of years, Kabuki has incorporated trends from each successive era, and continues to be a fresh performing art.
[ BUNRAKU : Traditional Puppet Performance / 2nd photo ]
Bunraku is one of Japan's representative traditional theatre arts for adults, inscribed on UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. It is a closely collaborative form which synchronizes narrative recitation, shamisen music and puppetry in performance. Recitation of stories by a narrator letting out his voice with all of his might, the dynamic and delicate sound of the shamisen, and the beautiful movements of the puppets astound the audience.
Featuring this outstanding unique style, Bunraku is praised as very sophisticated puppet theatre arts in the world.
[ NIHONBUYO : Traditional Japanese Dance / 3rd photo ]
NIHONBUYO is a traditional Japanese performing art. It originated from Kabuki in the Edo period, and from the middle of the Meiji period, unique NIHONBUYO (Traditional Japanese Dance) performances were created and further developed. It is also popular as a hobby, and has been enjoyed by a wide range of people, from children to adults, regardless of gender.
Location
Activity location
- Tokyo
- Tokyo, 東京都, Japan
Meeting/Redemption Point
- 日本、〒171-0021 東京都豊島区西池袋１丁目８−１ | The performance venue is Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre (Playhouse) (Ikebukuro, Tokyo). Please make sure you are in the right place. The nearest station: Ikebukuro Station (JR Yamanote Line JY13, Saikyo Line JA12, Shōnan-Shinjuku Line JS21 / Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line M25, Yūrakuchō Line Y09, Fukutoshin Line F09 / Tobu Tojo Line TJ01 / Seibu Ikebukuro Line SI01) To enter the theatre, it is necessary to exchange the ticket issued by Get Your Guide for the ticket issued by the theatre. Please pick up your ticket at the entrance of the Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre (Playhouse) on the day of the performance. At that time, our staff will ask for the name of the customer who made the reservation. For details, please ask the staff at the entrance of the Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre (Playhouse).
- Toshima City, Tokyo, Japan
- 日本、〒151-0071 東京都渋谷区本町１丁目１−１ | The performance venue is New National Theatre, Tokyo (Playhouse). The venue is just a minute's walk from Hatsudai Station on the Keio New Line (extension of Toei Shinjuku Line). Please make sure you are in the right place. The nearest station: Hatsudai Station(Keio New Line KO02) To enter the theatre, it is necessary to exchange the ticket issued by Get Your Guide for the ticket issued by the theatre. Please pick up your ticket at the entrance of New National Theatre, Tokyo (Playhouse) on the day of the performance. At that time, our staff will ask for the name of the customer who made the reservation. For details, please ask the staff at the entrance of New National Theatre, Tokyo (Playhouse). * Please allow plenty of time to pick up your tickets. * The time is estimates and could vary.
- Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan
- 日本、〒111-0032 東京都台東区浅草１丁目３８−６ | [ Important : about English Audio guide ] English Audio guide available. Please download the App to your smartphone at venue. Please make sure to bring your own earphone, one for each smartphone. The performance venue is Asakusa Public Hall, Hall (Asakusa, Tokyo). Please make sure you are in the right place. The nearest station: Asakusa Sta.(Tokyo Metro Ginza Line, Toei Asakusa Line, Tobu Railway, Tsukuba Express) To enter the theatre, it is necessary to exchange the ticket issued by Get Your Guide for the ticket issued by the theatre. Please pick up your ticket at the entrance of the Asakusa Public Hall, Hall on the day of the performance. At that time, our staff will ask for the name of the customer who made the reservation. For details, please ask the staff at the entrance of the Asakusa Public Hall, Hall.
- Taito City, Tokyo, Japan
- 日本、〒111-0032 東京都台東区浅草１丁目３８−６ | [ Important : about English Audio guide ] English Audio guide available. Please download the App to your smartphone at venue. Please make sure to bring your own earphone, one for each smartphone. The performance venue is Asakusa Public Hall, Hall (Asakusa, Tokyo). Please make sure you are in the right place. The nearest station: Asakusa Sta.(Tokyo Metro Ginza Line, Toei Asakusa Line, Tobu Railway, Tsukuba Express) To enter the theatre, it is necessary to exchange the ticket issued by Get Your Guide for the ticket issued by the theatre. Please pick up your ticket at the entrance of the Asakusa Public Hall, Hall on the day of the performance. At that time, our staff will ask for the name of the customer who made the reservation. For details, please ask the staff at the entrance of the Asakusa Public Hall, Hall.
- Taito City, Tokyo, Japan