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 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 40th anniversary of the event. In order to prevent the spread COVID-19, the event will be broadcast online without an audience (free of charge).

[Streaming Details (pre-recorded)]

• TV Saitama Special Commemorative Program

Broadcast date: Saturday, June 12, 2021, 7:00 p.m. – (scheduled)

• YouTube

Streaming period: Sunday, June 13, 2021 – Sunday, September 12, 2021

1.  Saitama Tourism and International Relations Bureau official channel
2. TV Saitama official channel

• Title and Main Performer

Su-utai “Okina” / main performer: KOMPARU Norikazu (Komparu School)

Noh  “Hagoromo”  / main performer: HONDA Mitsuhiro (Komparu School)

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

• Date 
  June 11, 2021 (Friday) 14:00 – 16:00 *Reception starts from 13:30
• Location
  Hikawa no Mori Bunkakan (Takahana-cho, Omiya-ku) 2F Practice Hall
• Lecturer
  HONDA Yoshiki  (Komparu School Noh performer)
• Contents
  commentary and demonstration of the 40th Anniversary Omiya Takigi Noh (commentary in Japanese)
• Capacity
  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.