Yokohama Noh Theater is a traditional Japanese performing arts venue located in Noge district, Yokohama. It features authentic Noh and Kyogen performances in a historic theater setting, offering visitors an immersive cultural experience of Japan's classical performing arts.
Yokohama Noh Theater ticket prices typically range from 3,000 to 8,000 yen depending on seating and performance type. Tickets can be purchased online through the official website, at the theater box office, or through major ticket agencies like Ticket Pia and Lawson Ticket.
Yokohama Noh Theater performances usually start at 1:00 PM or 6:30 PM, with the theater opening 30 minutes before showtime. The performance schedule varies monthly, so visitors should check the official website for current show times and dates before planning their visit.
To reach Yokohama Noh Theater, take JR Tokaido Line or Keikyu Main Line to Yokohama Station, then transfer to JR Keihin-Tohoku Line to Hinodecho Station (3 minutes walk) or Sakuragicho Station (8 minutes walk). The theater is also accessible via Yokohama Municipal Subway Blue Line.
While Noh performances are in classical Japanese, Yokohama Noh Theater often provides English program notes and synopses. The visual elements, traditional masks, costumes, and stylized movements make Noh accessible to international visitors even without Japanese language knowledge.
Traveler reviews
Wonderful facility, but Obasute was the slowest Noh play I've ever seen!
Always interesting performances by top actors in Japan. Kyogen shows are my favorite
I wanted to see Nomura Mansai's Noh performance, so I went to see the Demon Slayer production. It was very good. The facility was also very clean, and the building itself was welcoming, with a very clean and comfortable atmosphere.
In addition to Noh performances, Ryukyuan performing arts and Japanese dance performances are also held here. There is an exhibition corner and a rest room on the second floor. The rest room doesn't seem to be open every day during breaks. There are vending machines for drinks inside the venue.
Although it opened in 1996, the Noh stage is a relocated version of the "Old Sōmei Noh Stage" built in 1875. It is operated by the Yokohama City Arts and Culture Promotion Foundation, an organization affiliated with Yokohama City.
The location is a 15-minute walk from Sakuragicho Station on the JR Negishi Line. It sits next to Kamonyama Park, a park on a hill. You reach it by climbing a fairly steep slope called Momijizaka. The elevation is approximately 27 meters.
