Revolving Stages, Involving Roles: Star in a Country Kabuki Play - trip to Tsukechi Gorge and lunch included
All the world's a stage, and this one has a role with your name on it! Check out one of Gifu's treasured local specialties, ji-kabuki, or country kabuki, distinct from other types of kabuki for its down-to-earth atmosphere and strong connection to the local community. Get up close and personal with the local kabuki troupe, take in the sights, sounds, and stories of the stage and even put on the kumadori make-up yourself as you prepare to act in your very own role in a kabuki play right here in the Kashimo Meiji-za theatre, a designated Important Tangible Folk Cultural Property of Gifu Prefecture established in 1894. Enjoy a specially prepared wariko bento (Japanese lunchbox) after your visit! Then, take a trip to Tsukiji Gorge, a valley tucked away in a fragrant canopy of Kiso cypress, and walk along the stunningly emerald waters of the Tsukechi River flowing from the snowmelt of venerable Mount Ontake. No time to waste - the stage and nature await!
Recommended points
● Ji-kabuki and Kumadori Makeup in a beloved local Kabuki theater established from the Meiji era, in a village nestled in Urakiso (Northeast Nakatsugawa), reputed to produce the best hinoki (Japanese cypress) in all of Japan.
● Enjoy a traditional packed bento in the style of "warigo" the same way the locals do at kabuki, brought to you by Agemiya, a ryokan (traditional Japanese inn) that prides itself in its delicious local cuisine with a history dating back to the Meiji Era.
● Explore Tsukechi Gorge amidst an ancient cypress forest and connect with the culture of the woods yourself.
Overview
- Season
- 2025/4/1～2026/3/31
- Activity Time
- 5 hours
- Place
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Kashimo Meiji-za Theatre (example)
4793-2, Kashimo, Nakatsugawa City, Gifu Prefecture. 508-0421
- Number of Participants
- 2 to 5 people *Please inquire in the case of 1 person.
- Reference Price
- From 31,100 yen per person
- Starting Point
- Nakatsugawa Station
- Ending Point
- Nakatsugawa Station
- Meeting Time
- 8:50
- Schedule
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・8:50 - Meet up with guide, chartered car service
・9:00 - Depart Nakatsugawa Station
・10:00 - Ji-kabuki activities at the Kashimo Meiji-za Theatre (Watch ji-kabuki videos, introduction to stage mechanics, apply Kumadori Makeup, photo-taking, Kumadori Makeup removal)
・12:10 - Depart Kashimo Meiji-za Theatre
・12:15 - Visit the Moku Moku Center (introduction to types of wood and items sold, shopping)
・13:00 - Packed bento for lunch at Agemiya (in keeping with the tradition of spectators having packed bento while watching kabuki)
・14:10 - Walk around Tsukechi Gorge (Fudo Falls, stories about the land and water)
・15:00 - Depart Tsukechi Gorge
・16:00 - Dispersal at Nakatsugawa Station
**This itinerary is an example
- Important Information
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・Lunch at Agemiya: Halal options are unavailable. Vegan options available - please inform vegan dietary requirements beforehand.
・Clothing: Please come in clothing and shoes that are easy to move in (no heels).
・Items to bring: If you wear makeup, please have your personal cosmetics on you for reapplication after removal of the Kumadori Makeup
- Contact Information
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Discover GIFU
Phone number: +81-(0)58-265-4831 (weekdays 9:30-17:30)
Email address: customer@gifu-tj.jp
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