YATTOKAME FESTIVAL
The new "Place of Art" comes alive.
the "Yattokame Cultural Festival DOORS has embarked on a new journey.
Building on a decade of achievements as the "Yattokame Cultural Festival,
it now serves as an entry point into Nagoya's culture,
opening various doors to connect the past and future.
Awaiting travellers beyond these doors is a wide and deep encounter with the culture
of this city beyond your imagination.
Alongside traditional arts inherited from the Edo period and untold regional stories,new,
fresh perspectives on the city's culture are captivating the younger generation
and broadening the range of visitors.
The "Nagoya Hub of Arts" comes alive,
aiming not only to preserve and transmit historic culture
but also to create and blend new culture.
Inquiries: [email protected]
Urban Performances
Opening Town Performance at Nadya Park
ⓒ2009 Nagoya Omotenashi Busho-Tai Secretariat
ⓒ2009 Nagoya Omotenashi Busho-Tai Secretariat
Nadia Park Atrium
Enjoy a variety of performances including traditional Japanese Kyogen theatre, Nihon Buyo dance, and music stages, marking the beginning of a series of lively days in which Nagoya will undergo a transformation!
| When | Sat, 26 October |
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| Where | Nadia Park Atrium |
| When | from 1:00 p.m. |
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| Performers | Keiji Maeda, Juugo (Nagoya Omotenashi Busho-Tai) |
| When | from 1:10 p.m. |
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| Performers | Inoue Matsujiro, Inoue Soudai, Toshihiro Kashima |
| Program | Kyogen "Fuku no Kami" (The God of Fortune): Traditional comedic play |
| When | from 1:40 p.m. |
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| Program | Yamatogaku “Long Life” Performed by Banyuu Hanayagi,Nagauta "Kiku Zukushi" Performed by Banyume Hanayagi,Creative Dance "Setsugetsuka" (Snow, Moon, and Flowers) Performed by Mai Inagaki, Ayaka Kudo, Miyosono Gojo and Banyuu Hanayagi |
| When | from 2:10 p.m. |
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| Performers | Sakyou Tanaka (Shō and Hichiriki (traditional Japanese instruments)), Takahiro Tanigawa (piano) |
| Program | Red Dragonfly Caccini's "Ave Maria" my favorite things Original compositions, and more *Please note that the program is subject to change on the day of the event." |
Urban Performances
New Noh Play: "The Kusanagi Sword" and Nagoya Yokai Kyogen: "Meigasarae"
A new Noh play about the ancient symbol of Japan's nation-building, the "Kusanagi Sword," enshrined at Atsuta Shrine in Nagoya for over 1900 years, will be performed, drawing from historical facts and legends. For the opening of the performance, children who have practised the chant used in the new Noh play "The Kusanagi Sword" will showcase their skills. Additionally, there will also be the Nagoya Yokai Kyogen play "Meigasarae," which is based on Nagoya's Hori River.
| When | Sat, 2 November from 2:00 p.m. |
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| Where | Nagoya Noh Theater |
| Price | General ￥4,000 People with disabilities and others ¥3,000 Students ¥1,500（All seating unreserved） Please do not bring preschool children. |
Urban Performances
Watch the Children's Variety Show ～ Tokiwazu, Rakugo, and Rokyoku ～
Experience the charm of popular traditional Japanese arts—Tokiwazu, Rakugo, and Rokyoku—performed by female artists. The event features performances that are accessible and enjoyable for children, making it perfect even for those new to the world of spoken art. Additionally, there will be explanations by the performers, as well as special corners for commemorative photos and mini-games!
| When | Sat, 9 November from 2:00 p.m. |
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| Where | Showa Playhouse |
| Price | General ￥4,000 People with disabilities and others ¥3,000 Students ¥1,500（All seats reserved） Please do not bring preschool children. |
| Performers | TsunahoTokiwazu (Tokiwazu), Koshunji Tatekawa (Rakugo), Nanafuku Tamakawa (Rokyoku), Mifune Hirosawa (Kyokushi) |
Urban Performances
Traditional Japanese Dining with Parlor Games and Shows
Enjoy elegant traditional Geisha entertainment while relishing a delicious seasonal Kaiseki dinner, a sophisticated Japanese haute dining.
You will be able to spend a delightful time watching Maiko and Geisha dance performances up close. You will also have the opportunity to chat and play a variety of traditional Japanese games with these amazing artists.
This year Ozashiki Asobi will be performed in English especially for English speakers to fully enjoy this unique experience.
*The price includes the food charge, taxes, and service charges. Beverages can be paid for in cash on the day of the event.
*Doors open 30 minutes before the scheduled start. Be aware that no admissions are allowed until then.
| When | Sun, 27 October from 6:00 p.m. |
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| Where | Kamome(4-85 Shirakabe, Higashi-ku) |
| Performers | Meigiren Kumiai (Momotaro, Suzume, Kotomi) |
| Price | ¥17,000 |
| Max People | 50 |
| Bilingual MC | Mami Ishiguro |
Nagoya Wagashi
Traditional Japanese sweets from Nagoya to gift to your loved ones.
| Holding Period | Sat, 26 October ー Sun,17 November |
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| Participating shops | Aoyagi Sohonke KITTE Nagoya, Ichida, Umeyamitsutaka, Osu Uiro Osu Main Store, Kakuozan Furoen, Kyogashi Kame Hiroyoshi, Kameya Yoshihiro Honten, Kawaguchiya, Onkashi-tsukasa Kikyo-en, Onkashi-tsukasa Kikuya, Onkashi-tsukasa Kikuya Shigetomi, Kiyome-mochi Sohonke, kouwa-dou, Arare-no-takumi Shiraki, Suzume-odori Sohonten, Daikokuya Honten, Okashidokoro Tsukuhaneya, Okashidokoro Fukutaya, Onkashi-tsukasa Furoen Masamitsu, Maisuzume Chugo Shop, Mannendo, Minochu, Mochibun Sohonten & Honten, Ymamadamochi narumi and Ryoguchiya Korekiyo Higashiyama Shop (total 25) |
• Recipes and prices vary according to shop.
• Collect stamps and win Yattokame Cultural Festival original goods! Here is what you need to do: Just collect the stamps you will receive when buying a wagashi from any of the shops shown on the The Nagoya Wagashi map. Send the stamps collected during the Yattokame Cultural festival by ordinary mail to the below address and you will receive a Yattokame Cultural Festival original good.
Learn about Nagoya Sweets on "Nagoya is not boring" blog post
Special Menu
Traveling Hanko Stamp Collection
When participating in any event of this cultural festival, you will receive a Hanko stamp that will be proof of your cultural learning journey. The more stamps, you collect, the bigger the prize. Those who collect a lot of stamps will receive an original stamp postcard and gift.
| When | Sat, 26 October ー Sun,17 November |
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| Where |
Activities and performances in the following programs are eligible: "Urban Performances", "Educational Programs & Nagoya Walking Tours", the 24 shops that collaborated in the Nagoya Sweets program, Yattokame Festival Pre Project and “Special Program” (”Shachihoko Challenge” and “Edogawa Rampo Exhibition "Ran Re Walk" *Hanko stamps collection booklets will be distributed at each event venue. *Stamps will be given at the end of each activity and performance. *Stamps are not available at venues of “ODORIBA” and events organized by collaborative projects. |
Sat, 26 October from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Nadia Park Atrium
Mon, 4 November from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at AEON MALL Nagoya Noritake Garden
Sat, 16 November from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Kinshachi Yokocho East Gate Area Muneharu Zone
*In case of rain, the event will be held in the conference room at Nagoya Noh Theatre.
◎ Yatakame Cultural Festival Executive Committee
Sun, 17 November from 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
at ALA Osu Building 201, 3-42-30 Osu, Naka-ku, Nagoya 460-0011 Within the NPO Dai Nagoya University Network
Special Menu
NODATE Tea Ceremony Cafe
For three days only, foreign tourists visiting Nagoya can experience the traditional Japanese culture of “Cha no yu” (Tea Ceremony) at an outdoor cafe inside Nagoya Castle, the symbol of Nagoya.
A teahouse-like space with a mobile tea room and tables will be specially created for this event in the plaza that has views of Nagoya Castle and the Honmaru Palace. You may choose from one of two experiences: OTEMAE, a tea ceremony explained in detail by your host, or MATCHA, making your own matcha tea. Both foreign tourists and Japanese people are welcome to sit back and relax while gazing at the magnificent castle tower and enjoying a cup of tea.
| When | Fri, 1 November ー Sun, 3 November from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
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| Where | Nagoya Castle, Honmaru Palace, South Side |
ODORIBA
ODORIBA is a temporary experimental area that aims to imagine the shape of culture in the future and create a space for a new generation. An attempt to create a "garden", which was once a base for creation, in the gaps of the city begins.
| When | Fri, 25 October from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Sat, 26 October from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. |
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| Where | SLOW ART CENTER NAGOYA (3-16-5 Nishiki, Naka-ku, Nagoya) |