Traditional Culture Experience Programs for Foreign VisitorsJapanese dance workshop
Enjoy Japanese dance with kimono at Asakusa
Nihon buyo is a type of traditional Japanese dance that has a history of nearly 400 years. It is characterized by uniquely Japanese qualities of elegance and grace. Why don't you try on a yukata and join our dance workshop?
You can wear a yukata, a casual kimono, and learn how to dance in this workshop for free. In addition, we hope you will enjoy watching a professional dancer perform “Fujimusume (Wisteria Maiden)" etc., which is the authentic and well-known Japanese dancing number.
- Date
- Every Sundays from April 8, 2018 to March 31, 2019
Exclusion: May 20, July 1, July 8, July 29, September 16, October 21, November 18, December 16, 2018 and January 20, February 17, March 3, 2019
*Excludes the third Sunday of every month from September in which it is replaced by shamisen of nagauta workshop at the same venue.
- Time
- 11:00～12:00 / 13:00～14:00 / 15:00～16:00
- Venue
- Asakusa Culture Tourist Information Center 6F
2-18-9 Kaminarimon, Taito-ku, Tokyo 111-0034
Asakusa Station (Tokyo Metro Ginza Line, Toei Asakusa Line)
- Capacity
- About 20 persons per session
*No age limitations
- Participation
- Please access the booking URL below and make an online reservation in advance.
*If there is a vacancy on the day, we will accept extra participants at the venue.
http://tokyo-tradition.peatix.com
【For your reservation】
Please come to reception at 1st Floor of the venue 15 minutes before your reservation session for checked in.
Your reservation will be canceled if you do not show up until 10 minutes before your reservation session.
- Admission
- Free of charge
- Organized by
- Arts Council Tokyo (Tokyo Metropolitan Foundation for History and Culture)
- Co-organaized by
- Taito City
- Supported by and in cooperation with
- Tokyo Metropolitan Government
- Supported by
- The Japanese Classical Dance Association, Inc.
* The program contents may be subject to change.
- 01FestivalsFestivals for numerous people to casually enjoy traditional cultures, transmitting the charm of traditional cultures seeking the uniqueness and variety of Tokyo.
- 02Performing ArtsPrograms with contents that implement authentic traditional performances in easy to understand formats for youths and foreign visitors who are unfamiliar with Japanese traditional culture and arts.photo: Yoji Yokoi
- 03For Foreign VisitorsTwo kinds of programs for foreign visitors etc., one to casually experience Japanese traditional culture and performing arts such as at sightseeing spots in Tokyo, and the other that combines the experiential learning and play appreciation.
- 04For ChildrenAn experiential program at schools and a program that combines coaching at Noh theater, etc. for a few month and achievement presentations, for children to learn Japanese traditional culture and performing arts.
