【World Heritage Theatre “Nikko Toshogu” and “Nikko Futarasan Shrine” for the 25th anniversary of its registration as a World Heritage site】

” A thick forest of shrines, history, and legends “

　This year marks the 25th anniversary since the cultural heritage sites of Nikko, including Futarasan Shrine and Toshogu Shrine, were registered as World Heritage sites. Nikko is unique among Japan’s World Heritage sites in that it is comprised of cultural heritage from not one but three different eras. The Futarasan Shrine is the origin of the ancient mountain worship and the origin of the word “Nikko”. Rinnoji Temple, a sacred site of the Tendai sect of Buddhism and a sacred place for Shugendo, flourished in the Middle Ages, and Toshogu Shrine, dedicated to Prince Ieyasu and a masterpiece of early modern Japanese architectural technology, are also located in this area.

　The 46th World Heritage Theatre will be held at the two shrines, with performances focusing on the themes of traditional culture “Kabuki” and modern culture “Anime”. At Futarasan Shrine, a renewed Kabuki dance performance by promising young actor Sennosuke Kataoka will be presented in the Kaguraden. Please enjoy the performance of this young performer who carries the tradition in this sacred place of faith surrounded by giant trees.

●　Date and Time

October 4, 2024 (Fri.) ・October 5, 2024 (Sat.) 
Doors open at 6:00 p.m. Performance begins at 6:30 p.m. (performance to end at 8:00 p.m.)
※The event will be held rain or shine, but will be cancelled in case of stormy weather.
※Preschool children are not allowed to enter



【October 4, 2024 (Fri.)】Nikko Futarasan Shrine
KATAOKA Sennosuke　
Kabuki Dance “Shishi” and others
S seats/6,000 yen A seats/5,000 yen (all seats reserved/tax included)



【October 5, 2024 (Sat.) 】Outdoor stage in front of the five-story pagoda of Nikko Toshogu Shrine
Voice-over reading plays
NEZUMI: Shiodome no Shijimi Seller (Edo thief, Rat boy), Donguri to Yamakko (Acorns and Wildcat) (Kenji Miyazawa)

NEZUMI: Shiodome no Shijimi Seller (The Rat Boy, the Phantom Thief of Edo)Donguri to Yamakko (Acorns and Wildcat) (Kenji Miyazawa)
Yuki Kaji, Toshiki Masuda, Minori Chihara
All reserved seats 12,000 yen (tax included)

●　Tickets

Please purchase tickets from Playguide. (Preschool children are not allowed to enter)
Tickets will be available from August 4 (Sun) at 12:00.

　＜Schedule for Advance Tickets and General Tickets＞
（１）Ticket Pia pre-order: August 4 (Sun) 12:00 – August 11 (Sun) 23:59
（２）E-plus pre-order: August 12 (Mon) 12:00 – August 18 (Sun) 23:59
　　　Lawson Ticket pre-order August 12 (Mon) 12:00 – August 18 (Sun) 23:59
　　　Ticket Pia 2nd advance: August 12 (Mon) 12:00 – August 18 (Sun) 23:59
（３）General sale August 25 (Sun) 12:00 –

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●　Organizer: Executive Committee for the 25th Anniversary of Nikko Toshogu World Heritage Registration

　Special cooperation: Nikko Toshogu Shrine/ Nikko Futarasan Shrine
　Production Cooperation(Kabuki)：Sankyokai Planning
　Production：World Heritage Theatre Executive Committee

※This performance will be held as a component of the Japan Tourism Agency’s “Project for Expanding Inbound Consumption and Improving Quality through the Provision of Special Experiences”.

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●　For inquiries regarding tickets, please contact

・Sunrise Promotion Tokyo  0570-00-3337（weekdays 12:00～15:00）