36th Taito Noh

Performed indoors in candlelight since 2009, Sensoji's autumn Noh performance will return to its original outdoor location for this year, with the area around the stage lit with firewood. The show kicks off with the Noh piece ‘Kikujido-Yubunogaku’ before moving on to kyogen theatre and another Noh performance. Even if you aren't that well attuned to the intricacies of these traditional forms of performing art (even most Japanese people aren't), the expressive action and funny poses make for great entertainment. Note that the event will be moved to nearby Asakusa Public Hall (1-38-6 Asakusa, Taito-ku) in case of rain. Tickets go on sale at the venue from July 15.