This theater was rebuilt in 1955 as the theater for the Kita-ryu School, a prestigious Noh school that has been active since the Edo period. Before that, the stage was destroyed by the great Kanto earthquake of 1923 and a second time Destroyed in the great air raid on Tokyo in 1945 after it had already been rebuilt once.
Highly skilled actors and musicians work together to recreate the supernatural and magical stories of the classic Noh dramas. Filled with spirits, demons, and monsters, Noh is a strictly codified discipline that depicts the life of the Japanese between the 12th and 16th centuries. Magnificent robes and masks make this experience something very special.
The traditional pieces listed are in Japanese, but you will receive a detailed summary in English to read in advance, as well as further information about the Noh, so that you can simply enjoy the theater visit perfectly prepared.
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This main dance stage serves as the performance stage for Noh and Kyogen narratives at the Kita Noh Theatre. The stage area covers just under 6 meters by 6 meters but allows for a great range of motion to be viewed from the seats in the gallery. It’s built in the traditional outdoor style but allows visitors more comfort indoors.
When the Kita Noh Theater was reconstructed in 1955, the painter Takashi Esaki and Ao Maeda took care of the symbolic pine panel and painting. The thick roots and branches symbolize the strength and solidity of Kita-style samurai art while instilling a sense of simplicity and spirit.
The Kita noh Theatre seating gallery allows for two levels of seating which can accommodate 385 people. Thanks to the angle and the nature of Noh and Kyogen performances it ensures that no matter where you sit that you’re sure to enjoy the show.
10-minute walk from the West Exit of Meguro Station.
Noh is one of the oldest traditional Japanese performance arts. It is similar to Kabuki as it incorporates storytelling through dance, music and costumes, however, Noh’s most recognizable difference is its use of masks to express character emotions. The art form is also known as Nohgaku, when comical sketches called Kyogen, are interspersed throughout the acts.
Noh theatre workshop in Tokyo creates an immersion into the traditional world of performing arts in Japan.
The Kita Roppeita XIV Commemorative Nogaku Theatre offers an annual 2-hour Noh Discovering Tradition workshop. Participants can wear unique garments & masks, practise with instruments and learn about special performance techniques. The workshop ends with a brief performance.
Just minutes from Shinagawa Station, the Grand Prince Hotel New Takanawa is surrounded by lush greenery in the Takanawa area, with rooms offering balcony views of the nearby gardens and the surrounding Tokyo cityscape. This urban resort features convention facilities like the Hiten banquet hall, the international Convention Center Pamir, as well as a wide variety of Japanese, Chinese and Western restaurants.
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Dai-ichi Hotel Tokyo Seafort is part of the Hankyu-Hanshin luxury hotels group. Since 1938, this luxury hotel has been opening its doors to guests who seek a comfortable stay with convenient access to central Tokyo.
Located right next to Shinjuku Chuo Park, THE KNOT TOKYO Shinjuku is a modern hotel with an exceptional design and easy access to the nearby Shinjuku train station and the Meiji Shrine. The 14-story hotel building was renovated and reopened in August 2018 as THE KNOT TOKYO Shinjuku . The western-style rooms offer a park view on the top floor as well as a newly opened terrace suite. The spacious atrium design offers a relaxed atmosphere and connects the restaurant, bar, lounge and lobby with one another. One of the highlights of THE KNOT is the delicious dishes. There are six areas in which food and drinks are offered. From the grill area to high-quality black tea and fresh bread, everything is on offer.
There is a restaurant right in front of the Meguro station where you can eat your own fish. All kinds of Japanese dishes and fresh seafood are also served. In some pools inside the restaurant you can catch your own fish with a fishing rod and net and then let the staff know which table it should be brought to. You can watch the fish being prepared in the kitchen and let you know in advance how the fish should be prepared: whether as sashimi, grilled, boiled, deep-fried (with tempura) or as sushi. If you don't manage to catch your own fish, then you can of course order a fish from the menu. However, the price is much lower if you want to have your own catch cooked .
In the Highball Bar Sunny Side 1923 in Gotanda Shinagawa, guests enjoy freshly tapped beers and, in addition to a dinner menu, of course, highballs are offered. These consist of a basic spirit and, for example, soda water or ginger ale. They can also contain other ingredients and are extremely popular in Japan. The menu is also available in English, so that even foreign-speaking visitors will have no problems enjoying a relaxing evening. The bar offers 26 seats and 30 standing places and children are also welcome. The bar also offers a very special bonus with its own room for small private groups. Users of Japanese mobile phone networks are given the opportunity to use high-speed WiFi from the providers Softbank, NTT Docomo or AU.
Enjoy some yakiniku meat at this popular Japanese BBQ restaurant. The limited "Hamideru Kalbi" (Japanese black beef rib), comes recommended by regulars.
The Meguro River (目黒川, Meguro-gawa) is a river that flows through Tokyo, Japan. Its tributaries include the Kitazawa River and the Karasuyama River. The river flows into Tokyo Bay near the Tennōzu Isle Station. [Wikipedia]
Large store engaged in buying and selling of books, CDs, DVDs, digital appliances, brand goods and more. Video games and books are on 1F and menswear, DVDs, and comics are on 2F.
Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum, located in Minato City, is renowned for its Art Deco architectural style. The structure was originally built in 1933 as a home for Prince Asaka, who, after spending time abroad in France and the United States, requested that it be designed in the popular 1930’s style. Famous French artist Henri Rapin designed the mansion’s interior, and glass designer and jeweler René Lalique created the decorative glasswork in the front entrance hall, as well as the chandeliers. The building was converted into the Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum in 1983 and was designated as an Important Cultural Property in 2015. Aside from the structure itself, the museum is home to a number of continuously changing exhibitions that feature jewelry, sculptures, fashion, home decor, and contemporary art. In 2014, a cafe, a museum shop, and additional exhibition spaces were added. The museum’s artistry continues outside with its immaculately landscaped gardens. The grounds contain both Japanese- and Western-style gardens, complete with seasonal flowers, ponds, and sculptures. The area is also home to a teahouse. When the museum installs a new exhibition, the main building and annex are closed, but the gardens remain open.
