Noh Theatre Experience

Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto offers a rare opportunity to experience Noh, a UNESCO-designated Intangible Cultural Heritage and Japan's oldest surviving theatrical tradition. Our bamboo pavilion, set within the hotel's serene bamboo gardens, provides an intimate venue to witness this ethereal art form that has captivated audiences for over 600 years.

Each performance features master performers whose movements, music, and masked expressions convey profound emotions through refined simplicity. The haunting resonance of traditional drums and flutes, combined with the flickering glow of candlelight, creates an atmosphere that transcends time—connecting you to the spiritual and aesthetic traditions that have defined Kyoto's cultural identity.

Whether you're a first-time observer or a devoted enthusiast, our Noh theatre experience offers a contemplative journey into the heart of Japanese classical performing arts, presented in a setting of unparalleled beauty and tranquility.