A Japanese orchestra performed by geisha at the West Geisha Call Office, a private facility in Nishi Chaya District, Kanazawa｜Activities｜VISIT KANAZAWA, JAPAN

A Japanese orchestra performed by geisha at the West Geisha Call Office, a private facility in Nishi Chaya District, Kanazawa

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A special program in which you can view the Kanazawa Subayashi Japanese orchestra and playful geisha ozashiki daiko drumming up close!

View the Kanazawa Subayashi Japanese orchestra, a rare opportunity for tourists, and experience ozashiki daiko drumming, which is synonymous with teahouse entertainment. The event will take place in the West Geisha Call Office, a registered tangible cultural property of Japan, constructed in 1922 as a training facility and management office for the geisha of Nishi Chaya District. Its Western-style design has a symbolic existence that draws attention within Nishi Chaya District, and the building is not normally open to the public.

Kanazawa Subayashi is one of the traditional performing arts of Kaga Hyakumangoku, and its regional characteristics are prominent within the performance. The front row consists of the musical accompaniment (taiko, oukawa and kotsuzumi drums, flute), and the back row consists of vocals and shamisen (3-stringed plucked instrument). It’s one of the highest quality performing arts in Japan due to its level of refinement, elegance, beauty and magnificence, and excellent technique.

Program:

･Subayashi - Introduction and performance

･Dance - Program introduction and demonstration

･Ozashiki daiko drumming - Introduction and demonstration [*Note 1]

･Photos

[*Note 1] The experience will be by lottery.

The following types of seats are available

Seat A1 (floor cushion) 17,000 yen

Japanese style seating on tatami mats with zabuton (Japanese cushions) placed in front of the A2 chair seats.

Seat A2 (chairs) 18,500 yen

Seating is on chairs, although the number of seats is limited. If you are concerned about your legs and back, please use these seats. However, please note that the seating position is further back than A1 seats.

Seat B (floor cushion) 15,500 yen

Japanese-style seating with zabuton on tatami mats. Seats are located at the left and right ends of the stage, and pillars block the view, making it difficult to see part of the stage. The price is reduced to compensate for this.

The dates below are compatible with live guides in Japanese and English.

September 2 (Sat), September 9 (Sat), September 23 (Sat), September 30 (Sat), October 7 (Sat), October 14 (Sat), October 28 (Sat), November 11 (Sat), November 18 (Sat), December 2 (Sat)

The schedule below is in Japanese, English,Chinese (language)It is compatible with live guides.

October 18 (Wed), November 3 (Fri), November 25 (Sat), December 9 (Sat), December 16 (Sat), December 23 (Sat), January 20 (Sat), January 24 (Wed), January 27 (Sat), January 31 (Wed)

Important Notes:

・Please come to the venue 10 minutes before the performance. There are toilets in the building, however they are few in number, so please try to go to the toilet prior to arriving.

・Do not wear shoes inside the building. Take off your shoes at the entrance before entering. There are no indoor shoes provided. You cannot enter barefoot; please wear socks.

・The West Geisha Call Office, the venue for the event, is a National Tangible Cultural Property. Please refrain from bringing large baggage, as it may damage the facility.

・It is a very old building. The hallways are narrow and the stairs are quite steep. Please use the handrail when going up and down.

・Smoking is prohibited inside the building and on the premises.

・Except for the A2 chair seats, the venue is Japanese style, with cushions laid out on tatami mats for sitting.

・All seats are specified. The organizer will appoint seating to applicants in order of application. Requests for specific seat positions are not accepted.

・You may take photos during the performance, however please be careful not to disturb the people around you. In addition, please take care not to photograph people’s faces (other than the performers’). Recording videos or sound are strictly prohibited.

・Please refrain from using mobile phones in the venue. Put your mobile phone in silent mode or turn it off.

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Organizer: Travel-A Inc.
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Price: Seat A1 (floor cushion) 17,000 yen
Seat A2 (chairs) 18,500 yen
Seat B (floor cushion) 15,500 yen
Date: September 2 (Sat), September 9 (Sat), September 23 (Sat), September 30 (Sat)
October 7 (Sat), October 14 (Sat), October 18 (Wed), October 28 (Sat)
November 3 (Fri), November 11 (Sat), November 18 (Sat), November 25 (Sat)
December 2 (Sat), December 9 (Sat), December 16 (Sat), December 23 (Sat)
January 20 (Sat), January 24 (Wed), January 27 (Sat), January 31 (Wed)
Time: 16:00-17:30 (Registration from 15:30)
Duration: 90 minutes
Location: West Geisha Call Office (2-25-17 Nomachi, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture)
Departure Point: local assembly
Ending Point: local bankruptcy
By Public Transportation: From Kanazawa Station, take all buses from the East Exit Bus Terminal = bus stop #9-11 and get off at Hirokoji. 4 min. walk.
Parking: なし
Capacity: 50
Minimum Participants: 1
Cancellation: 100% cancellation fee will be charged for cancellations made on the day of the event.
Cancellation on the day before the event date will be charged 80% of the total amount of the cancellation fee.
Cancellation 3 days or more before the event date: 50% of the total amount of the cancellation fee.
Cancellation made 7 days or more before the event date will be charged 30% of the total amount of the event.
Website: Dedicated event website