Tochigi/Nikko: Popular Theatre Featuring 40-Minute Dance Show and 60-Minute Historical Drama

Experience the excitement of the public theater with our Tochigi/Nikko day tour. Enjoy a 40-minute dance show and a 60-minute period drama at Nikko Koyoza, where you can take photos of the actors during the dance show and even the send-off. With 5 performances available daily, you'll have plenty of opportunities to catch the show. The dance show features a mix of enka, folk songs, and even the latest hits, K-POP, and Western music, making it suitable for people of all ages and backgrounds. The actors change their outfits, makeup, and songs as they dance, adding to the fun. The period drama includes human dramas, sword fights, comedies, and more.

The performance schedule starts with the 40-minute dance show at 12 pm, and the actors will bid you farewell at the theater entrance after the show ends at 12:40 pm. Other performances include the 40-minute dance show at 1 pm, 2 pm, and 8 pm, and the 60-minute period drama at 3 pm.

To reach Nikko Koyoza, take a 7-minute bus ride from JR Nikko Station or Tobu Nikko Station and get off at Yasukawa-cho. Then walk for three minutes to reach the venue. If you're driving, take the Tohoku Expressway Utsunomiya IC and get off at Nikko Utsunomiya Road Nikko IC. It's only a 10-minute drive from there.

Located near the Nikko Toshogu Shrine, our tour offers a perfect way to relax after a day of visiting the Rinnoji Temple and Futarasan Shrine. Whether it's sunny or rainy, hot or cold, you can enjoy this indoor entertainment comfortably. Join us for a fun-filled day at the Tochigi/Nikko popular theater!

FAQ

1. What kind of performances are included in the tour?
The tour includes a public theater dance show (40 minutes) and a period drama (60 minutes) at Nikko Koyoza.

2. How many performances are there per day?
There are 5 performances per day, including a mix of dance show and period drama.

3. Can I take photos of the actors during the performance?
Yes, it is OK to take photos of the actors during the dance show and the send-off.

4. What is the price of the tour?
The price of the tour is 1,300 yen, and children under 5 years old can enjoy it for free. A 1-day pass is also available for 2,500 yen.

5. Is the tour suitable for all ages and nationalities?
Yes, the dance show includes not only enka and folk songs but also dances to the latest hits, K-POP, Western music, etc., so men and women of all ages and overseas can enjoy it. The period drama plays also include human dramas, swordplays, comedies, and more.

Key Takeaways

The tour offers two performances - a 40-minute dance show and a 60-minute period drama - with five performances available each day.

The dance show includes a mix of enka, folk songs, K-POP, Western music, and dance, and features actors changing outfits and makeup as they perform.

During the dance show and send-off, guests are allowed to take photos of the actors.

The period drama includes a variety of genres, including human dramas, swordplays, and comedies.

The tour is reasonably priced at 1,300 yen per person (free for children under 5 years old), with a 1-day pass available for 2,500 yen.

The playhouse is located near Nikko Toshogu Shrine, Rinnoji Temple, and Futarasan Shrine, making it a great activity to do after sightseeing.

The performance is an indoor entertainment, so it can be enjoyed comfortably even in inclement weather.

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