- Tokyo -National Theatre
has played a role as the home of traditional Japanese performing arts since its opening in 1966. In addition to Kabuki and Bunraku, it stages a wide array of traditional performing arts throughout the year.
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What’s On
- Kabuki
- National Theatre
- June 2 - June 24
- Kabuki Performance for Beginners
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- Bunraku
- National Theatre
- August 31 - September 24
- Bunraku Performance
- Learn More
- Engei
- Engei Hall
- June 1 - June 10
- Regular program of Engei performance
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- Engei
- Engei Hall
- June 11 - June 20
- Regular program of Engei performance
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- Noh/Kyogen
- Noh Theatre
- June 20-24
- Noh Performance for Beginners
Commentary (Japanese)
Kyogen: OBAGASAKE (The Stingy Aunt's Sake)
Noh: HAGOROMO (The Feather Robe) - Learn More
- Noh/Kyogen
- Noh Theatre
- July 19
- National Noh Theatre Showcase
Pre-Performance Talk
Kyogen: KA-ZUMO (Wrestling with a Mosquito)
Noh: KAKITSUBATA (The Iris) - Learn More
- Bunraku
- Bunraku Theatre
- June 8 - 22
- Bunraku Performance for Beginners/Discover BUNRAKU
- Learn More
Latest News
- June 1, 2023National TheatreThe Last National Theatre Open House in June and July
- May. 31, 2023Exhibition【Special Event】Gallery Talks by our theatre staff : "The Making of Plays of Ghosts and Supernatural Beings"
- May 10, 2023National Theatre[Bunraku in May] English Guidebook for Bunraku Performances in May
- April 25, 2023Noh TheatrePerformer's Comments [Regular performance, May 19]
- April 24, 2023National Theatre[Bunraku in May] Special Offer for International Audiences (Welcome! Bunraku Ticket)
- April 20, 2023Engei HallEngei workshop -Let's Enjoy the World of Engei Performances!
- April 11, 2023Noh TheatreInformation about Workshop [Nathional Noh Theatre Showcase]
- March 18, 2023National TheatreEnjoy Cherry Blossoms at the National Theatre!
- March 14, 2023National TheatreNational Theatre Spring Open House/ Booking Opens on March 18!
- March 7, 2023National Theatre[Kabuki in March] Special Offer for International Audiences (Welcome! Kabuki Ticket)
- March 7, 2023National TheatreThe National Theatre offers English audio guide service
- Jan. 24, 2023Noh Theatre“Discover NOH & KYOGEN” on May 27th, 2023
- Jan. 20, 2023National Theatre[Bunraku in February] Special Offer for International Audiences (Welcome! Bunraku Ticket)
- Nov. 2, 2022Exhibition【Exhibition】Ukiyo-e of the Kamigata Area, from the Collection of National Theatre
Explore Traditional Japanese Performing Arts!
Whether you are new to traditional performing arts or already familiar with them, why not visit the links below to find out some more?
