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Tochigi

An Experience of the Little-Known Japanese Culture: 'Taishu Engeki' Activity

Bokun ID:
898176
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Japanese Cultural Experience (60 minutes): Choose from Two Workshops

  1. Experience the Traditional Performing Art of Taishu Engeki

    • Participants can experience dressing up and makeup for Taishu Engeki, one of Japan's traditional performing arts.
    • One representative will be dressed up and made up.
    • Available for individuals with a medium build, approximately 130 cm to 180 cm in height.
    • Learn about the behind-the-scenes aspects through talks with the actors.
  2. Learn Techniques Using Dance Fans Used in Taishu Engeki Dance Shows

    • Practice using dance fans and learn the techniques used in Taishu Engeki dance shows.
    • After the practice, participants can ask questions about the lives of traveling actors through a talk session with the actors.
    • Commemorative photos can also be taken.

Enjoy a Spectacular Dance Show (40 minutes) Featuring Actors in Traditional Japanese Costumes

  • Actors perform in traditional kimonos and wigs, as well as unique kimonos decorated with feathers and sequins, and colorful wigs.
  • The performances are popular on our theater's social media, attracting inbound tourists and cosplayers.

Dynamic Stage with Changing Costumes, Makeup, and Music

  • Enjoy a variety of dances set to different types of music, including enka, folk songs, popular songs, rock, J-POP, K-POP, and Western music.
  • Occasionally, there are sword dances and fan dances.
  • Recommended for families, friends, and inbound tourists.

Varied and Daily Changing Performances

Accessibility Information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Participants with walking disabilities are welcome

Contact Information

  • Business Name: Nikko Koyoza (Kirameki Agency LLC)
  • Address: 3-3 Yasugawacho, Nikko, Tochigi 321-1432
  • Phone Number (Reception Hours): 070-1253-9543 (Theater, 11:00-17:00) / 050-3553-9639 (Direct to Manager, outside of reception hours)
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Ticket Information

1 group (elementary school students and above), 11–20 people

¥220,000

1 group (elementary school students and above), 11–20 people

¥275,000

1 group (elementary school students and above), 21–30 people

¥330,000

1 group (elementary school students and above), 31–40 people

¥440,000

1 group (elementary school students and above), 41–50 people

¥550,000
Difficulty
Very easy
Experience Hours
2Hours
Limit the number of people
Up to 1 person
 

More Information

Reservation Deadline

The start of the experience Up to 2 Weekly before

What's included in the experience

Experience and Explanation of Costume Dressing and Makeup by Actors (60 minutes)

  • Only one person can actually wear the kimono and have makeup done, while others will observe.You can choose the style and mood of the costume and makeup (choose from samurai style, geisha style, warlord style, etc.).

Or

Experience Fan Dance by Actors (45 minutes) + Real Talk on the Life of Traveling Actors (15 minutes)

  • After experiencing fan dance techniques taught by the actors, you will learn about the life of traveling actors through a talk session.

Watch a Dance Show (40 minutes)

  • You can request specific songs to be used and ask for special performances such as birthday celebrations.
  • Experience giving gratuities to your favorite actors.
  • Commemorative photos can be taken using your smartphone or camera.
  • Requests for songs and performances can be discussed in advance.
 

Languages the live guide can speak

Japanese

Languages of materials

English , Japanese

What is not included in the experience

Food, beverages, gratuities, and merchandise such as theater troupe and theater goods are not included in the service.

Precautions

  • Medium-sized individuals with a height between 130 cm and 180 cm are eligible to wear the costume.
  • If you use a wheelchair or have difficulty walking, you can be dropped off and picked up at the theater entrance via the adjacent parking lot.
  • The public restroom in the adjacent parking lot is wheelchair accessible.
  • Service dogs are allowed, but if there are concerns about loud noises, the staff may need to keep them outside the theater during the performance.
  • If you have a stroller or large luggage, you can store it in the empty spaces at the back of the theater.

What you need

You are welcome to take photos during the dance performance and have commemorative photos taken with the actors, so please feel free to bring a camera or smartphone as needed. Additionally, if you will be participating in the kimono dressing and makeup experience, we recommend wearing a V-neck T-shirt as an undergarment that won’t be visible at the neckline of the kimono.

Cancellation Policy

1Days before 100%

Information

Flow of the experience

If the start time is 12:00

  • Arrive at the venue by 12:00 (If the event is held at Nikko Koyoza, please come to the ticket counter)

  • 12:00 Performance begins, Dance Show (40 minutes)

  • 12:30 Break (20 minutes)

  • 13:00 Dressing and Makeup Experience (60 minutes) or Fan Dance Experience (45 minutes) + Real Talk on the Life of Traveling Actors (15 minutes)

Meeting place

日光紅葉座

This experience is reserved by request.

The business offering the experience will reply to you within2days whether the reservation has gone through or not.

Please note that the payment will not be processed until we receive a response from you.

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Vendor Information

合同会社煌エージェンシー(店舗名:日光紅葉座)

〒321-1432

栃木県日光市安川町3-3

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