English Guidebook for Bunraku Performances in August and September

An English guidebook (for a fee) will be available for Bunraku Performances in August and September. It includes commentary and a detailed synopsis of each piece of "Sugawara Denju Tenarai Kagami" (Program I and II) , "Kotobuki Shiki Sanbasō" (Program II) and "Sonezaki Shinjū" (Program III).
The guidebook is sold together with the Pocket Guide to Bunraku for 300 yen.
We recommend that you watch the performance while referring to this guidebook, so please purchase your copy at the lobby counter.

English guidebook is available for the following performances:

Performances

• Title: Bunraku Performances in August and September
• Term: August 31 - September 24*, 2023 (*except September 7 and 15)
• Venue: National Theatre (Small Theatre)

Guidebook Price

300 yen

Special offer for international audiences

We offer a special plan for Bunraku Performances in September (Welcome! Bunraku Ticket). With this plan, you can enjoy Bunraku in a short time with discounted tickets. Take advantage of this perfect opportunity to enjoy an experience of Bunraku! For details, please click here.