Enjoy Kyogen in a temple

Kyogen is classical Japanese comic theater that was established in Muromachi period (1333-1573). Kyogen is also called as “Noh-gaku” together with “Noh”. In “Noh”, actors wear masks and often perform a tragedy. On the other hands, Kyogen expresses the daily events of the ordinary people satirically and humorously without using stage set, curtains, or props.
Stories in Kyogen is unfolded through everyday conversation with exaggerated gestures.

It is easy for beginners to understand the story.

Let’s experience and enjoy a traditional theater, passed down and enjoyed by generations for more than 600 years in Japan.