Kabuki Performance in January 2026

New National Theatre, Tokyo (Playhouse)
Kabuki Performance in January 2026

Kagamiyama Kokyō no Nishikie

Performance Dates : January 5 (Mon.) - 27 (Tue.) , 2026
*No performance on 9 (Fri.) and 22 (Thu.)

Performance Time
1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
*The finish time is an estimate and may vary.

Cast
ONOE Kikugorō Ⅶ
ONOE Kikugorō Ⅷ
BANDŌ Hikosaburō
NAKAMURA Tokizō
NAKAMURA Mantarō
ICHIMURA Takematsu
ICHIMURA Hikaru
NAKAMURA Tamatarō
ICHIMURA Kitsutarō
KAWARASAKI Gonjūrō
ICHIMURA Manjirō
BANDŌ Yajūrō
NAKAMURA Kaishun
BANDŌ Rakuzen
and others

Ticket Prices (tax included)
[1st Grade] Adults: 14,000 yen (Students: 9,800 yen)
[2nd Grade] Adults: 10,000 yen (Students: 7,000 yen)
[3rd Grade] Adults: 4,000 yen (Students: 2,800 yen)

Seating Plan［PDF／1703KB］

*Audio guide: English and Japanese commentary through the Audio Guide service will be available. (Rental Fee: 800 yen incl. tax) Click here for details of audio guide.
*Subtitles: Not available.
*English synopsis is available. It is included in the paid Japanese brochure.

Booking Opens
10:00 a.m., December 13 (Sat.), 2025
* If there are still tickets available for purchase on the day of the event, you may purchase them in person at the Box Office for this performance.
　Box Office (on-site) : Open from 12:00 p.m.until curtain time.
*Tickets for students and persons with disabilities for this performance are available online.
*Wheelchair space are available, please contact the Box Office.
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Box Office
0570-07-9900 (From overseas: +81-3-3230-3000) in English and Japanese (10:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m.)

Click here to find the details about how to buy tickets.

Book Online
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in Japanese

A tale of conspiracy swirling in the world of ravishing women and unyielding vengeance
First performance in 17 years

This production, Kagamiyama Kokyō no Nishikie, stands out among kabuki tales of revenge, as most of its principal characters are women. Set amid the elegance of the inner chambers of a samurai mansion, this drama unfolds a dynamic and captivating story. The cast features celebrated performers, including Living National Treasure ONOE Kikugorō VII and ONOE Kikugorō VIII, who took the stage name May 2025. Please enjoy the National Theatre’s first performance of the year, featuring the refined artistry of female roles and the signature stylized beauty of kabuki!