It looks like a summer “Noh Theater Class for Kids” will be held at Ashiya Shrine in Higashi-Ashiya-cho, with sessions taking place throughout the summer vacation〜
The class will be taught by Kozo Nagayama, a Noh performer of the Kanze school, and is specially designed for children〜
Noh Theater Class for Kids (2026)
When will it be held?
July 23 (Thu)–August 22 (Sat), 2026
Seven practice sessions followed by a recital
Where will it be held?
Ashiya Shrine Assembly Hall
Here’s the location on the map↓
The address is 20-3 Higashi-Ashiya-cho, Ashiya, Hyogo.
What will participants do?
- Learn Noh theater from Kozo Nagayama, a Noh performer of the Kanze school 🎭
- Try Noh chanting (utai) and dance (shimai) in child-friendly lessons 🎵
- It’s okay to miss a session because of a school attendance day or other commitments
What is the class capacity?
20 participants
How much does it cost?
Free
※However, a ¥3,000 equipment usage fee is required (covering all eight sessions)
Can anyone participate?
Preschool-aged children may participate only if accompanied by a sibling of elementary-school age or older.
How to apply
Please apply using the email link on the official website.
For event details, click here (Ashiya Noh Stage Official Website).
In Closing
Children don’t often get the chance to experience Noh theater, so if this sounds interesting, be sure to check it out. It’s a rare opportunity to receive authentic Kanze-school instruction right here in Ashiya〜
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