Omiya Takigi Noh (Noh theater by firelight)

Let the ambient sounds of nature, accompanied by singing flutes and drums, whisk you back to classical Japan as you enjoy Noh and Kyogen theater by firelight right inside the grounds of Musashi Ichinomiya Hikawa-jinja Shrine.

The Omiya Takigi Noh was first held in May 1982 in Musashi Ichinomiya Hikawa Jinja-shrine to commemorate the opening of the Tohoku and Joetsu Shinkansen lines and to promote local culture and create a new tourism attraction. This year will mark the 41st time of the event. We usually set a special Noh stage in the shrine’s precincts near the 3rd torii gate, but this year all the performances are going to be held at Buden (court music pavilion) inside the Romon tower gate.
*NO English commentary or simultaneous interpretation will be provided during the performance.

[Dates]
Friday, May 27 – Saturday, May 28, 2022
7 PM- 9:30 PM (Noh performance starts at 7:35 PM)

[Venue]
Musashi Ichinomiya Hikawa-jinja Shrine’s Buden
(court music pavilion inside the Romon tower gate)
*The venue will change to RaiBoC Hall (new Civic Hall Omiya which opens in April 2022) in case of rain.

[Performance / Main Performer]

• Friday, May 27
  Su-utai “Okina” / KOMPARU Norikazu (Komparu School)
  Kyogen “Futari Daimyo” / NOMURA Taichiro(Izumi School)
  Noh “Aoinoue” / FUJII Masayuki (Hosho School)
• Saturday, May 28
  Su-utai “Okina” / HONDA Mitsuhiro (Komparu School)
  Kyogen “Funefuna” / NOMURA Mansaku (Izumi School)
  Noh “Funabenkei” / KOMPARU Yasuaki (Komparu School)

[Schedule (on both dates)]
Open 6:35 PM
Su-utai, commentary, etc. 7 PM
Noh Performance 7:35 PM
Close(around) 9:30 PM

[Tickets] SOLD OUT
5500yen/ day (Approx. 800 seats on each day)
*Unreserved seats only.
*No seats with steps. All seats are pipe chair seats.
*Fees may apply depending on the way you purchase the ticket.

[How to purchase tickets]
There are several ways to purchase tickets.
Either online or in-person, pick the one which is convenient for you.

1. Online

• Official Website
  http://r-t.jp/takiginou
  10 AM on Tuesday, March 15- until sold out
• Seven Ticket
  http://r-t.jp/takiginouseven
  10 AM on Wednesday, March 23 – until sold out

2. In-person

• Seven Ticket(by using a multi-copy machine at SevenEleven store)
  10 AM on Wednesday, March 23 – until sold out
• Saitama Tourism and International Relations Bureau’s office (2nd floor at Bibli)
  Only on weekdays 10 AM – 5 PM
  Wednesday, March 23 – until sold out
• Urawa Tourist Information Center
  11 AM – 5:30 PM
  Wednesday, March 23 – Wednesday, March 30

[Differences from past performances]
-Stage is moved to Buden inside the Romon gate.
-Su-utai, Kyogen, and Noh are going to be performed each on both dates.
-Changed from reserved seats to unreserved seats.
-Eliminated seats with steps. All seats are going to be pipe chair seats.
-Changed ticket fee to 5500yen/day.
-2 choices are available to purchase the tickets, either online or in-person.
-Paper brochures will not be provided. You can view the data online.

[Others]
-Download the flyer here.
–The brochure will be uploaded later on Saitama Tourism and International Relations Bureau’s website. No paper brochures will be provided.
 Download the brochure* here.
*Only available in Japanese.

[Lecture on “Enjoying Omiya Takigi Noh” will be held]

• Date 
  1) Friday, March 11
  2) Friday, March 18
  3) Friday, March 25
  Starts from 2 PM – 4 PM on all dates.
• Location
  1) -3) Hikawa no Mori Bunkakan  2F Practice Hall
• Lecturer
  1) – 3) HONDA Yoshiki  (Komparu School Noh performer)
• Contents
  Friday, March 11: commentary* of “Aoinoue”, experiencing utai performance, etc.
  Friday, March 18: commentary* of “Funabenkei”, experiencing utai performance, etc.
  Friday, March 25: commentary* of Noh highlights, experiencing utai performance, etc.
  *No English commentary available.
• Capacity
  1)-3) 30 people (on a first-come, first-served basis)
• Fee
  Free of charge
• Organizer
  Omiya Nohgaku Study Association
• What to bring
  Please be sure to bring white tabi socks or white socks.