In this one-day-only event, two forms of traditional culture can be enjoyed at once: Noh, a Japanese performing art which has continued uninterrupted for seven centuries; and rakugo, a popular entertainment among the general public since olden times. For night lighting, bamboo that grows wild around the temple is cut and made into lanterns, which are placed around the stage and garden to create a subtle and gracefully mysterious border.
In connection with the Noh play “Kikujidoh,” arrangements of kiku (chrysanthemums) will decorate the stage to create an atmosphere of fragrance and opulence. In addition, before the Noh performance a Noh actor will give a mini-lecture explaining specific highlights of the play.
People who tend to think of Noh as difficult to approach, as well as those who have never seen Noh before, will have an opportunity to watch a Noh performance in a relaxed way.