The knowing Noh

Mission, Nara Prefectural  New Public Hall (researched 13, Aug 2013)

 

 

 

 

 

I went to the Nara Prefectural  New Public Hall this morning to see what's there. This is what I saw.

 

For the beginning.

The new public hall was built in 1987, cost 'em 5 billion Yen, accommodates a Noh theater, a restaurant and conference rooms, has the under ground car park (pay).

The Noh = one of the Japanese classical plays, apparently similar to Kabuki.  

 

 

I have recently found this place to research.

In contrast to the other cultural heritages in Nara, the hall is literally newer by far.

This means that it is easier to research in my wheel chair. I turned out to be right

 

There are roughly two things which worth visiting.

1, The Noh theater(replicated the style of Muromchi period), this is what you have to see at the hall, accommodates 500 people,  it functions as one of several Noh theaters in Japan. (Nara is the birth place of Noh). The Konpal-kai regularly play their Noh at the theater while there were 3 more groups of people played Sarugaku(turns into Noh), such as Kanze-za,  Kongo-ryu and Houu-ryu……...check http://nohgaku.net/  more about Noh (translates into English).

 

 

 

2, the garden, is located at back of the bilding, has epic view with the greenly of Wakakusayama hill

 

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I actually recommend you to visit the garden in the autumn to enjoy watching coloured leaves

 

Over all.

I have actually been to a Noh theater first time. I felt similar atmosphere to dojo (martial art gym) be cause of its tension. I even had an idea of watching Noh sometime.

As I wrote, the Konpal-kai often play their Noh at the theater, cost you ¥5000(general)¥2500(student) ¥20000 (5×coupon ticket) . Ask the Konpal-kai ph  0742-33-9720.

The  hall is totally accessible has elevators and accessible slops as well as priority toilets.

The under ground car park (pay) has priority parking space for wheel chair users. They allow you to take some rest in the building (may be good to stop by, when you visit the Nara park.)

Also, they have web site on http://www.shinkokaido.jp/ facebook on https://www.facebook.com/shinkokaido

 

 



the Noh masks, look a bit spooky.

 

 

How to get there.

 It takes 20 min on foot, heading the East from Kintetsu Nara station

Get on city circular bus at JR Nara station, get off at Daibutsuden-Kasugataishiyamae, walk towards the east for 3 min.

You can get there by car.

 

Conclusion.

Due to the parking fee was rising, we were in rush to research. We'd like to have some more time to see it in detail.

How ever, we might visit there again to watch the Noh or the coloured leaves in the autumn.