Asakusa is home to Tokyo oldest temple. It is a major tourist destination and at the center of many festive events throughout the year. This program presents performances that can usually only be seen during festivals or Buddhist rituals. This special performance at the National Theatre is a rare opportunity to see traditional culture and performances from both Asakusa Shrine and Senso-ji Temple.

“Asakusa: Festival Events & Shomyo”

At the National Theatre in Tokyo

March 2, 2019, 15:00 to 18:00

Tickets: 5,000 yen / 3,800 yen (3,500 yen / 2,700 yen for students)

Tickets available online from the National Theatre Ticket Center http://ticket.ntj.jac.go.jp/top_e.htm

Program details:

Festive events of Asakusa

- Kiyari singing

- Asakusa Sanja Bayashi

- Asakusa Jinja Miko-mai dance

- Shinji Binzasara-mai

- Shirasagi no Mai dance

- Kinryū no Mai (Golden Dragon Dance)

Sensōji Shōmyō (Japanese Buddhist chant)

- Hokke Hakkō Gonoza / Wasan

An English synopsis will be available. Subtitles in Japanese and English will be displayed on the screen above the stage. For more information please see https://www.ntj.jac.go.jp/english.html

Interested in actual festivals in Asakusa? On March 18, you can see the Kinryū no Mai dance performed at Senso-ji Temple. Some of the other performances from this program can be seen during the Sanja Matsuri taking place May 17-19, 2019.