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Discover Kabuki
－Kabuki Performance for Beginners－
Ota City Residents Hall (Aprico)
Discover Kabuki －Kabuki Performance for Beginners－
PartⅠ Guidance "How to Appreciate Kabuki"
PartⅡ Experience the live performance of Kabuki "Shinrei Yaguchi no Watashi"
In this Kabuki Appreciation Class, popular Kabuki performances are introduced by a fine Kabuki cast for as many people as possible to casually experience the fascinating world of Kabuki with its history of 400 years. The Guidance "How to Appreciate Kabuki" that precedes the performance also enjoys tremendous popularity, where Kabuki actors give clear and detailed explanations of the highlights of the performance. In addition to a free Kabuki handbook and program, subtitles are also provided this time, making it an excellent opportunity for beginners to enjoy and understand Kabuki.
Performance Dates
July 4 (Sat.) - July 15 (Wed.), 2026
*No performance on 9 (Thu.)
Venue: Ota City Residents Hall (Aprico)
*Please make sure eating or drinking in the auditorium is prohibited. Please note that the dining space in the lobby is limited.
Curtain Time
11:00 a.m. *except 10 (Fri.)
2:30 p.m.
6:00 p.m. *only 10 (Fri.)
Running Time
Approximately 2 hours including intermission
Cast
▼Guidance
NAKAMURA Mantarō
▼Kabuki Performance
NAKAMURA Ganjirō
NAKAMURA Mantarō
NAKAMURA Tamatarō
BANDŌ Shingo
NAKAMURA Kikaku
and others
Tickets (Tax included)
Students:
All seats = 2,000 yen
Adults：
1st Grade = 6,000 yen
2nd Grade = 4,000 yen
Seating plan［PDF/80KB］
*Audio guide: English and Japanese audio guides are available for rent (for a fee).
*Subtitles: Available only in Japanese.
*English synopsis is available. It is included in the free Japanese brochure.
*Free Multilingual synopsis (简体中文 / 繫體中文 / 한국어 / Español / Français) is available. Please ask at the reception desk.
Booking Opens
June 13 (Sat.), 2026
*A 20% discount is available for persons with disabilities and one accompanying caregiver. This offer may not be combined with other discounts.
*Tickets for students and persons with disabilities for this performance are available online.
*Wheelchair space are available, please contact the Box Office.
*If there are still tickets available for purchase on the day of the event, you may purchase them in person at the Box Office (on-site) for this performance.
Box Office (on-site): Open from 10:00 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. (July 10：Open from 1:30 p.m. until 6:00 p.m.) .
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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.)
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Kabuki Guidance: How to Appreciate Kabuki
In this “Kabuki Guidance: How to Appreciate Kabuki” prior to the performance, Kabuki actor will provide an easy-to-understand explanation of the highlight of the story and the charm of Kabuki.
Shinrei Yaguchi no Watashi (Miracle at Yaguchi Ferry)
“Shinrei Yaguchi no Watashi,” written by the 18th century polymath Hiraga Gennai, is a tragic love story revolving around a greedy father and his pure, innocent daughter.
Nitta Yoshioki is betrayed and killed by the avaricious ferryman Tonbei. His younger brother, Nitta Yoshimine, travels with his beloved Utena and comes upon the ferry crossing on the present-day Tama River where his brother lost his life.
Unaware that Tonbei is their enemy, the two ask for lodging and stay the night at his house.
Tonbei, driven by greed for the reward money, plots to kill Yoshimine. However, Ofune, who falls in love with Yoshimine at first sight, helps the couple escape and offers herself as a substitute.
Even after stabbing his own daughter with a sword, Tonbei continues his pursuit of Yoshimine. Mustering the last of her strength, Ofune manages to save the man she loves, leading the story to an unexpected conclusion.