Experience authentic Kabuki transformation and performance in Gifu’s historic theater. Connect with traditional Japanese culture in a unique, memorable way.
Experience authentic Kabuki transformation and performance in Gifu’s historic theater. Connect with traditional Japanese culture in a unique, memorable way.
- Nagoya City Tourist Information Center Nagoya Station Tourist Information Center - Gather at the Nagoya City Tourist Information Center located in the Nagoya Station Concourse, then proceed to Mizunami City via JR train.
- Mizunami Station - Arrive at JR Mizunami Station and travel to the Nakasendo Museum by car.
- Museum Nakasendo -…
- Nagoya City Tourist Information Center Nagoya Station Tourist Information Center - Gather at the Nagoya City Tourist Information Center located in the Nagoya Station Concourse, then proceed to Mizunami City via JR train.
- Mizunami Station - Arrive at JR Mizunami Station and travel to the Nakasendo Museum by car.
- Museum Nakasendo - Explore the Museum Nakasendo and delve into the history of Mino Kabuki, a vibrant traditional Japanese art form.
Uncover the cultural heritage of local community Kabuki and its ties to Edo-period travel routes.
- Mino Kabuki Museum - Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Kabuki, one of Japan’s most renowned traditional performing arts, at the historic Aioiza Theater in Mizunami, Gifu. This charming wooden theater has been the venue for local Mino Kabuki performances for over a hundred years, maintaining the essence of community theater that thrives today.
Engage in this interactive cultural experience by transforming into a Kabuki performer. Begin with a complete Kabuki makeup session (Kumadori style), followed by donning a traditional wig and vibrant costume. Under the guidance of a local Kabuki master, rehearse a brief mini-drama scene and perform it on the authentic Kabuki stage used for actual shows.
After the performance, enjoy a photo session in costume and create your own “Oshikuma” (face imprint) — a distinctive keepsake crafted from your painted Kabuki makeup. This creative and personal experience is perfect for those eager to connect deeply with Japan’s living traditions.
- 509-6107 - Savor a lunch featuring Japanese local cuisine in Mizunami City.
- Mizunami Station - Return to JR Mizunami Station.
- Oshikuma (face imprint) souvenir materials
- Photo and movie session on stage
- Wig and full Kabuki costume rental
- Kabuki makeup session (Kumadori style)
- Preserve fee for Kabuki theater and others
- Lunch
- Public transportation (bus, subway, cable car, etc.)
- Acting lesson by local Kabuki instructor
- English-speaking assistance
- Cleaning fee of Kabuki costumes(Kimono and wig)
- Oshikuma (face imprint) souvenir materials
- Photo and movie session on stage
- Wig and full Kabuki costume rental
- Kabuki makeup session (Kumadori style)
- Preserve fee for Kabuki theater and others
- Lunch
- Public transportation (bus, subway, cable car, etc.)
- Acting lesson by local Kabuki instructor
- English-speaking assistance
- Cleaning fee of Kabuki costumes(Kimono and wig)
This Kabuki experience is genuinely one-of-a-kind, held in a historic local theater that preserves the essence of community Kabuki. Such an experience is unparalleled elsewhere in Japan. It offers a profoundly personal and unforgettable connection to traditional Japanese culture, often becoming a highlight for many travelers on their journey through Japan.
This Kabuki experience is genuinely one-of-a-kind, held in a historic local theater that preserves the essence of community Kabuki. Such an experience is unparalleled elsewhere in Japan. It offers a profoundly personal and unforgettable connection to traditional Japanese culture, often becoming a highlight for many travelers on their journey through Japan.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
