Ishikawa Prefectural Noh Theater: A Living Tradition
Experience the captivating beauty of Noh, a classical Japanese performing art, at Kanazawa's dedicated Noh theater.
The Ishikawa Prefectural Noh Theater in Kanazawa is Japan's first public independent Noh theater, dedicated to preserving and promoting this classical art form. The theater's stage, originally built in 1932, adds a vintage charm to the experience. Noh flourished in Kanazawa, developing its own unique style known as Kaga-Hosho.
A brief summary to Ishikawa Prefectural Noh Theater
- Ishibiki, 4 Chome−18−3 石川県立能楽堂, Kanazawa, 4 Chome Ishibiki, Ishikawa, 920-0935, JP
- +8176-264-2598
- Visit website
Local tips
- Check the theater's schedule for performances, especially weekend shows and summer/winter events.
- If the staff is available, take a free tour of the Noh stage to see the costumes and masks.
- Consider visiting the Kanazawa Noh Museum for an introduction to Noh before seeing a performance.
Getting There
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Public Transport
From Kanazawa Station, take the Kenrokuen Shuttle bus from bus stop #6 at the east exit bus terminal. Get off at the Prefectural Museum of Art / Seisonkaku bus stop. The ride takes about 14 minutes and costs a flat fare of ¥200. From the bus stop, it is a 2-minute walk to the theater. Alternatively, take any Hokuriku Railroad bus from bus stop #7 at the JR Kanazawa Station Kenrokuen Gate (East Gate) and get off at the Dewamachi bus stop, which is a 3-minute walk to the theater. A single ride on the bus is ¥210.
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Taxi
Taxis are readily available from Kanazawa Station. The ride to Ishikawa Prefectural Noh Theater takes approximately 10-15 minutes, covering about 4 km. The estimated fare is ¥1,300 - ¥1,800, but this can vary depending on traffic.
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Car
If driving, use the Nohgakudo-mae parking lot next to the theater. Inform the guard you are visiting the Noh Theater to receive a parking ticket. Before leaving, have your ticket stamped at the reception desk on the first floor of the main building. Parking is limited and shared with other cultural facilities in the Kenrokuen area. Parking costs vary, but expect to pay around ¥400 for the first hour and ¥200 for each additional 30 minutes.
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