Nikko Autumn Leaves: Private Japanese Cultural Theater & Dance Show

Experience the magic of Japanese culture with our exclusive Nikko Autumn Leaves Theater. Participate in a 30-minute workshop where you'll master traditional fan dance techniques and take home a fan, possibly autographed by the performers.

Delight in a captivating 40-minute dance show featuring vibrant costumes and diverse music genres, from J-POP to Western hits. During a 15-minute talk, engage with actors about their fascinating lives as traveling performers.

Our ever-changing performances promise unique guest appearances, perfect for families, friends, and international guests. Book your tickets through NIKKO MaaS for a complimentary drink!

Tour Highlights

• Learn and practice dance skills, and take home the fan used, possibly autographed by the actor.

• Hear actors discuss their lives as traveling performers.

• Enjoy performances in traditional Japanese costumes and unique costumes featuring feathers, sequins, and colorful wigs.

• Experience frequent costume and makeup changes with dances set to enka, folk songs, pop, rock, J-POP, K-POP, and Western music, sometimes featuring swords or fans.

• Expect unique shows with potential special guest appearances.

Tour Itinerary

Workshop

In this 30-minute workshop, you'll learn traditional Japanese fan dance techniques and get to keep the fan you used, which the actors may even autograph.

Actor Talk

Spend 15 minutes listening to actors share stories about their lives as traveling performers.

Dance Show

Enjoy a vibrant 40-minute dance show featuring traditional Japanese costumes, unique outfits adorned with feathers, sequins, and colorful wigs, and performances set to various music genres, including enka, folk songs, pop, rock, J-POP, K-POP, and Western music, sometimes incorporating swords or fans.

What's Included

• Tip or gratuity

• Entry or admission fee

• Workshop and explanation of fan dancing skills by an actor (30 minutes)

• Talk on the life of traveling performers by an actor (15 minutes)

• Dance show viewing (40 minutes)

• Option to request specific songs or birthday celebrations

• Opportunity to give gratuities to your favorite actors

• Commemorative photos (with your smartphone or camera)

• A gift of the fan and a haori coat

What's Not Included

• Parking fees

• Food and drinks (available for purchase)

• Merchandise from the theater (available for sale)

• Parking is available at nearby lots or a reserved space on the theater's first floor.

Essentials to Know Before Booking

• Wheelchair accessible

• Stroller/pram accessible

• Public transportation nearby

• Accessible for those with limited mobility

• Wheelchair and mobility access are available at the theater entrance via the adjacent parking lot.

• The adjacent parking lot includes a public toilet with accessibility features.

• Assistance dogs are allowed; staff may care for them outside during the show if noise concerns them.

• Large luggage and strollers can be stored in the available space at the back of the theater.

• Experience Type: Day tour/activity, Private

• Booking in advance: Cut off: 2 weeks

• Duration: 2 hours

• Difficulty: Very easy

• Supported Accessibility: Wheelchair, Limited Mobility, Stroller/Pram

• Categories: Shows/Musicals, Cultural and Theme Tours, Arts/Culture, Group Friendly

What Do I Need to Bring?

• Nothing in particular

• Cameras or smartphones for photos during the dance show and commemorative photos with the actors

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final, and bookings are non-refundable.

Meeting Point

If no specific location is designated, the event will be held at "Nikko Autumn Leaves Theater."

Address: 3-3 Yasugawa-cho, Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture 321-1432

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