Ishikawa Prefectural Noh Theater, Traditional Noh theater in Ishibiki, Kanazawa, Japan.
The Ishikawa Prefectural Noh Theater is a traditional theater building in Ishibiki that stages performances of classical Noh drama. Its stage is built from Japanese cypress wood with a shrine-style roof and features a painted pine tree backdrop.
The main stage was originally built in 1932 for the Kanazawa Noh Theater before being relocated to this site. The building opened in 1972 as Japan's first public Noh theater.
The theater maintains the Kaga-Hosho style, a regional form of Noh performance that developed in Kanazawa during the Edo period. Visitors can observe how this tradition remains active through regular shows and community involvement.
The venue is located in Ishibiki, Kanazawa and serves as a place for experiencing traditional performing arts. Visitors should check ahead for current program schedules and performance dates before planning a visit.
The theater became one of the few places in Japan where ordinary people could learn and perform traditional Noh drama. This marked a shift from earlier times when the art form was limited to privileged circles.
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