Toeinou Noh Performance at Kohfukuji 2026

Dates & time: October 24, 2026 (Sat) 16:30〜（一山僧侶による読経ののち能狂言）
Price & booking: Paid admission, reservation required. The fee is not yet announced; check Kohfukuji's official website Paid, reservation required. The application method and booking start date are not listed yet (as of September 2026). Check the Kohfukuji official website closer to the event.
Venue & access: Kohfukuji, in front of the Chukondo (Central Golden Hall) About 5 min walk from Kintetsu Nara Station's East Ticket Gate 2. Or about 5 min by city loop bus from JR Nara Station to the Kencho-mae stop. No dedicated parking listed.

There are 12 car parks within a 12-minute walk of Kohfukuji, in front of the Chukondo (Central Golden Hall), and 6 public restrooms within 8 minutes. The map shows each with its walking time.

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Why You Should Visit

A Noh performance held every year on the fourth Saturday of October at Kohfukuji, dedicated to the temple's principal Buddha, Shaka Nyorai, enshrined in the Chukondo. Resident monks first chant sutras, then Noh and Kyogen are performed. Because it is an offering, there are no seats facing the stage and applause is traditionally withheld. In the quiet of an autumn evening, visitors can experience Noh's subtle, otherworldly atmosphere. From 2026 the stage is set in front of the Chukondo while the five-storied pagoda undergoes preservation work. Admission is paid and reservation is required; check Kohfukuji's official website for fees and how to apply.

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About Toeinou

An annual observance begun at the initiative of Kohfukuji's former chief abbot (Jimu-roin), Shunei Tagawa
Noh is offered to Shaka Nyorai, the principal Buddha of the Chukondo, so it differs in character from an ordinary Noh performance
There are no seats facing the stage, and applause is traditionally withheld

Changes from 2026

The stage moves to the front of the Chukondo while the five-storied pagoda undergoes preservation work
Now paid and reservation-required (fee and application method not yet announced)

In case of rain

The venue is changed in bad weather (announced on Kohfukuji's official website)

*Details may change. Check Kohfukuji's official website for the latest information.

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FAQ

Is a reservation required?

Yes. From 2026 it is paid and reservation-required. The application method has not been announced yet, so check Kohfukuji's official website closer to the event.

Can I watch from directly in front of the stage?

No. Toeinou is a Noh offering to the principal Buddha of the Chukondo, so there are no seats set up facing the stage. Applause is also traditionally withheld.

What happens if it rains?

In bad weather the venue is changed. Details are announced on Kohfukuji's official website.

What time does it start?

It typically begins at 16:30 (sutra chanting by resident monks, followed by Noh and Kyogen). Check the official website for the exact 2026 start time.