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Kabuki Performance for Beginners 2026 at the Minamiza Theatre
Daily: May 15 (Fri) - May 24 (Sun), 2026
Weekdays 11:00 AM~ / 2:30 PM~
Weekends 1:30 PM~ / 5:00 PM~
*No performances on the 18th (Mon).
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Schedule
Time Schedule
On sale: from Apr 09 (Thu), 2026 10:00 AM(JST)
All seats：4,000
Unit: Japanese Yen (tax included)
Minamiza Theatre (at KYOTO) Theatre Information
- Book Ticket
- *English Audio Guide available
What is Kabuki ?
Kabuki is one of Japan’s traditional performing arts, widely appreciated by theatre lovers around the world. This is a wonderful opportunity to experience Kabuki for the first time and gain a deeper understanding of Japan’s rich cultural heritage. The program is designed for everyone—whether you’re an expert or a newcomer, young or old, Japanese or international visitors. Kabuki features a variety of plays, and this program will introduce you to a captivating Kabuki dance drama. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the performance on stage, accompanied by beautiful live music, all within the historic setting of this iconic theatre.
Introduction to Kabuki
CAST :
- Explained by
- Mayama Hayato
STORY :
This will feature Rōkyoku performer Mayama Hayato, offering a humorous yet insightful introduction to Kabuki. Through his engaging storytelling, he will compare Rōkyoku and Kabuki, highlighting their unique styles and shared traditions. You’ll gain essential knowledge about Kabuki’s key aspects, ensuring a deeper appreciation of this traditional art form. The commentary will also introduce the storyline of the featured dance, ‘Shōfudatsuki Kongen Kusazuri,’ providing a clear understanding of the plot and characters before the performance.
SHŌFUDATSUKI KONGEN KUSAZURI
['The Tug-of-War Over the Armor']
CAST :
- Soga no Gorō Tokimune
- Kataoka Senjirō
- Kobayashi Maizuru, Asahina’s sister
- Kamimura Kichitarō
STORY :
A short dance in the oldest style of kabuki, leisurely and full of humor, combining the charm of an onnagata female role specialist with the larger-than-life heroism of the bombastic aragoto style of acting. The strong woman Maizuru stops the powerful, but rash, warrior Soga no Gorō from rushing to a fight by pulling on the set of armor he is carrying.