Nagoya Noh Theater

The history of Noh in Owari Province dates back to the heyday of feudal rule, when performances were shown at the Ninomaru Palace of Nagoya Castle.

Noh was performed to commemorate a lord's succession to a fiefdom and to celebrate the birth of an heir.

[1] The modern Nagoya Noh Theatre was commissioned by the city government and opened in April 1997 and is situated just south of today's visitors' main gate of Nagoya Castle in the outer San-no-maru enceinte.

Its outer architecture evokes the traditional roofs and structures of the Noh theatre, the interior is equipped with modern technology, but features a traditional wooden stage constructed out of Hinoki cypress from the Kiso area.

It is a prominent feature in the cultural life of Nagoya and the Noh, as well as Kyōgen performances are played monthly.