Watch a traditional Japanese performance of Takigi Noh (a torchlight performance of Noh) at the historical grounds of Hizen Nagoya Castle in Karatsu City. Popular kyogen performer Nomura Mansai will be there to perform the kyogen “Bo-shibari” which features a comical exchange between a sake-stealing servant and his master. And don’t miss this chance to see a performance of living national treasure Otsuki Bunzo who will play the role of a madwoman in the Noh play “Hanagatami”.
Program (210 min.)
• Noh: Hanagatami (花筐)
• Kyogen: Bo-shibari (棒縛)
• Noh: Hachinoki (鉢木)
• 10/5 (Sat.)
• 16:00 (doors open 14:30, program lasts 210 min.)
• Tickets: Adv. ¥4,000, door ¥4,500 (seating available for people with disabilities)
• Nagoya Castle Ninomaru Takigi Noh Special Stage
• Chinzei-machi Nagoya, Karatsu City, Saga
• 080-8582-4859 (for ticket purchase)
• https://arigatou.blue/ (Japanese language only)
Access
Hakata Sta. (Subway Airport Line) → Chikuzen-Maebaru Sta. (transfer to JR Chikuhi Line) → Karatsu Sta. (1 hr 30 min.)
Free shuttle buses available (Karatsu Sta. → Nagoya Castle）
Inquiries: 080-8582-4859 (Karatsu Nagoya Castle Takigi Noh Executive Committee)
