National Registered Tangible Cultural Property Yamamoto Noh Theater

Experience the Traditional Japanese performing art of Noh on a Noh stage!

The Noh Theater is located not far from Osaka Castle. Visitors can experience the traditional Japanese performing art of Noh in this solemn space, which is registered as a Tangible Cultural Property of Japan. Noh has a history of about 700 years, and was a favorite of Toyotomi Hideyoshi, the builder of Osaka Castle. It is registered as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage and is highly acclaimed overseas as well. In addition to seeing beautiful Noh costumes and masks up close, visitors can try on costumes on the sacred Noh stage, learn the basic posture of the Noh play “suriashi,” and even try on the Noh masks used on the stage. English texts are also available, so foreign visitors can experience Noh with peace of mind.

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  Performances are also held from time to time for beginners and overseas travelers to enjoy Noh in a casual atmosphere. Check the official website for the schedule.

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  A rare opportunity to learn the basic posture of Noh, “suriashi,” is also a key point of the experience. Through surisoku, you can learn to have a good posture.

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  Depending on the period of the year, visitors can see Noh masks on display up close. There is a wide variety of masks used for a wide range of roles, such as old men, women, gods, and demons.

• Official website