Wakanoura
ManyoTakigi NohKanzeryu Noh“Momijigari” Onisoroe
Izumiryu Kyogen“Kagyu”

“Noh play” is a Japanese original dancing drama, which was perfected in themiddle of the 14th century. The dancing part “Mai” is performed with the chanting
part “Utai” along with the instrumental part “Hayashi” played with Japanese flutes,
small Japanese hard drums (shoulder drums), middle ones (hip drums), large ones(ground drums); all of these three parts, in complete harmony, make the story goon. The style of Noh play is extremely simplified, in which the subtleties of thoughts
and feelings of the characters are expressed with delicate sensitivity.
Noh play was designated as one of the World Intangible Cultural Heritages.

“Takigi Noh” (a torchlight performance of Noh) is performed on a temporary stage built outside, which issurrounded by bonfires. The first play of Takigi Noh is said to have been performed in Koufuku-ji Temple in Nara City, inthe middle of the Heian period (794~1185).

Manyo Takigi Noh in Wakaura is performed in an open-air theater which is located on the long andbeautiful sandbar beach, which is officially designated as one of the places of scenic beauty.
Manyo Takigi Noh in Wakaura, with its long history since the Heian period, is held with the background of the picturesquebeach with white sand and green pine trees created by the workings of nature, and the heavenly sunset on Kataonami
beach, which is selected as one of the best hundred sunsets in Japan. This event aims to be a cultural festival of allgenerations, and has been passing on this precious tradition, supported by many volunteer workers and citizens.

Momijigari (Autumn Foliage Viewing)

The snailIn this spectacular Noh Play, the group of Taira noKoremochi, who enjoys falconry, happens by the venueof the autumn party to enjoy the crimson foliage. A noble
woman invites them to join the party. Koremochi cannot
help but relax, and he gets drunk and falls asleep. Thewoman, who is the demon of Mount Togakushi, attacks
him but the Deity Takeuchi bestows upon him a divine
sword from the Great Bodhisattva Hachiman. Koremochi
bravely fights against it and, after a fierce battle,
masterfully slays it with the divine sword.

Tarokaja (a servant and fool) was ordered to catch “asnail” which is miracle drug for longevity by his master,
but he has no idea what the word means, and fetches amountain monk to his master. A very hilarious play.

To Namba

Kinokawa
RiverTo Tennouji

Nankai
Wakayama-shi
St.
Kintetsu
Wakayama
Department
City officeStoreJR
Wakayama
Wakayama
Wakayama
PrefecturalSt.
CastleOffice

KokutaiRoad

Ourakaido
StreetWakauraPlace:
Kataonami
ParkJR
Kinokuni
Wakayama LineMedicalUniversity

Manyokan

To Osaka
Hanwa Hwy
Wakayama
I.CWithParking Area
With Charge
Wakagawa
WakauraRiver
Wakaura 3-Chome
Wakaura Wakayama
Medical Universityhigashi
Tamatsushima
Jinja Shrine

AsahiBridge

To Kainan

Wakaura bus stop
Walk About 10min.

Both plays feature a few of the most celebrated noh andkyogen actors.

Manyokan

Wakayama Medical
University Hospital
Kimiidera
Meiwa Junior Temple
High SchoolOpen AirStage
KokutaiRoad
To Wakayama
Marina City

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