Yamamoto Noh Theatre

The Yamamoto Noh Theatre is a forest-like Noh theatre located in the business district of Osaka. Founded by the previous head of the theatre, Hiroyuki Yamamoto, in 1927, it was burned down during the war, but was rebuilt in 1950 and has a history of about 90 years. In 2006, it was designated a nationally registered cultural property by the Council for Cultural Affairs. When you open the door, you will find yourself in a different dimension that is unimaginable from the surrounding noise, and first-time visitors are surprised by the unique atmosphere. The seating (viewing points) on both the first and second floors is a box seating stage (some seats are chairs), which gives you a nostalgic and calming feeling. Many people say that they like this stage the best. The mirror panel (the painting of a pine tree at the back of the stage) was created by Matsuno Sofu, and is an unusual shape that looks up at an old pine tree from below. The stage has been polished to a black luster over the years and has a solid, heavy feel, and standing in the center of it you can feel the warmth of our predecessors. The parapet of the bridge is modelled on the north stage of Nishi Honganji Temple, and is arched to add a softness to the stage. There is also a teahouse on the second floor, and the thick cypress bark roof of the Noh stage, which can be seen from there, enhances the sense of weight of the stage. Also, to improve the acoustics, 12 large jars are lined up under the stage.
Nowadays, jars are rarely buried in newly constructed stages, and they have become a rare sight (visits are possible).

Facility Details

Address

Osaka Prefecture, Osaka City, Chuo Ward, Tokui-cho 1-3-6, 540-0025

Contact Information

06-6943-9454

https://www.noh-theater.com/

Access

[If coming by train]

- About 5 minutes walk from Exit 4 of Tanimachi 4-Chome Station on the Tanimachi Subway Line or Chuo Line

[If coming by car]

- About 15 minutes from Umeda, Namba, and Tennoji