BUNRAKU performance by National Theatre in Ikebukuro

5.0 (1 reviews) Tokyo, Japan
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Duration35m - 3h 45m
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish

Overview

Bunraku is one of Japan's representative traditional theater arts for adults, inscribed on UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. It is a closely collaborative form which synchronizes narrative recitation, shamisen music and puppetry in performance. Recitation of stories by a narrator letting out his voice with all of his might, the dynamic and delicate sound of the shamisen, and the beautiful movements of the puppets astound the audience. Featuring this outstanding unique style, Bunraku is praised as very sophisticated puppet theater arts in the world.

Experience the true essence of Japanese culture, not just imitation. This performance will feature top performers who have been sharing authentic art for hundreds of years.

English audio guide is included, making the performance easy to understand.

We invite you to take this opportunity to enjoy BUNRAKU!

Options

【Part Ticket】Part E of PG Ⅱ

【Part Ticket】: This ticket allows you to see part of the performance.
English audio guide included.
Duration: 35 minutes: Scheduled time：17:40 p.m.-18:15 p.m. Pease come to the ticket counter 20 minutes (17:20)
*Time is estimates and could vary
Program: Program to be performed: "Yoshitsune Senbon Zakura" of part.
(With this ticket, you can only see "Michiyuki Hatsune no Tabi")

【Part Ticket】Part A of PG I

【Part Ticket】: This ticket allows you to see part of the performance.
English audio guide included.
Duration: 35 minutes: Scheduled time：11:00 a.m.-11:35 a.m. Pease come to the ticket counter 20 minutes (10:40)
*Time is estimates and could vary
Program: Program to be performed: "Kagamiyama Kokyō no Nishikie"of Zōriuchi Part.
(With this ticket, you can only see "Zōriuchi")

Program I : Start at 11:00

Entire Program Ⅰ: This ticket allows you to watch Program Ⅰ in its entirety.
Duration: 2 hours 45 minutes: Program l (11:00 a.m.-1:45 p.m.) *Time is estimates and could vary
Program: "Kagamiyama Kokyō no Nishikie"（Zōriuchi、Rōka、Nagatsubone、Okuniwa）

Program II : Start at 14:30

Entire Program Ⅱ: This ticket allows you to watch Program Ⅱ in its entirety.
Duration: 3 hours 25 minutes: Program ll (2:30 p.m.-6.15 p.m.) *The time is estimates and could vary.
Program: "Yoshitsune Senbon Zakura" （Shiinoki、Kokingo Uchijini、Sushiya、Michiyuki Hatsune no Tabi）

Program III : Start at 19:00

Entire Program Ⅲ: This ticket allows you to watch Program III in its entirety.
Duration: 1 hour 50 minutes: Program lll (7:00p.m.-8:50 p.m) *The time is estimates and could vary.
Program: "Sonezaki Shinjū"（Ikudama Shazen 、Tenmaya、Tenjin no Mori）

【Part Ticket】Part B of PG I

【Part Ticket】: This ticket allows you to see part of the performance.
English audio guide included.
Duration: 1 hour 50 minutes: Scheduled time：11:55 a.m.-13:45 a.m. Pease come to the ticket counter 20 minutes (11:35)
*Time is estimates and could vary
Program: Program to be performed: "Kagamiyama Kokyō no Nishikie"
(With this ticket, you can only see "Rōka / Nagatsubone / Okuniwa)

【Part Ticket】Part D of PG Ⅱ

【Part Ticket】: This ticket allows you to see part of the performance.
English audio guide included.
Duration: 1 hour 40 minutes: Scheduled time：15:45 p.m.-17:25 p.m. Pease come to the ticket counter 20 minutes (15:25)
*Time is estimates and could vary
Program: Program to be performed: "Yoshitsune Senbon Zakura"
(With this ticket, you can only see "Sushiya")

【Part Ticket】Part C of PG Ⅱ

【Part Ticket】: This ticket allows you to see part of the performance.
English audio guide included.
Duration: 1 hour: Scheduled time：14:30 p.m.-15:30 p.m. Pease come to the ticket counter 20 minutes (14:10)
*Time is estimates and could vary
Program: Program to be performed: "Yoshitsune Senbon Zakura"
(With this ticket, you can only see "Shii no Ki / Kokingo Uchijini")

What's included

  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Restroom on board
  • English Audio Guide
  • Transportation to the theatre
  • Audio guides in Japanese and other languages

What to expect

  1. Admission ticket included
    You will see a Bunraku (traditional Japanese puppet theatre) performance at Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre (Playhouse) (Ikebukuro, Tokyo).

    *The time is estimates and could vary.
    *English Audio Guide included.

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Additional information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Audio guide is English only. Japanese and other languages are not available.
  • If you are coming in a wheelchair, please contact us as soon as possible so that we can provide wheelchair-accessible seating.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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