Experience the "subtle beauty" of twilight at Fushimi Inari Taisha with the "Yūgure Nō" performance.

The Kongo Noh Theater Foundation will launch the "Yūgure Noh" project on September 8th, presenting Noh performances with a fresh approach. The project was initiated by Kongo Ryū Wakashōke, Kongo Ryū headmaster Kongo Ryūkin, who has actively pursued overseas performances.

The project's inaugural performance will be held as a free event on the same day from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Outer Worship Hall & Kagura Hall of Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine in Kyoto. Inquiries can be made via the official website.

The program features "Hagoromo," embodying the concept of yugen (subtle profundity), and "Koganeji," where the divine spirit of Inari appears as a fox spirit.

Conceptualized around "see the invisible," Twilight Noh aims to revive an ancient yet new style of theater viewing: casual outdoor performances at shrines and temples during twilight hours when the view merges with darkness.

It seeks to attract not only traditional Noh fans but also a new generation of enthusiasts. By utilizing the photogenic spaces of Kyoto's shrines and temples, it aims to globally convey the unique Japanese charm of "yugen."

This time, it also collaborates with Fushimi sake, a local resource. By pairing sake with traditional performing arts, it creates an event celebrating special occasions.

It will be interesting to see if this becomes a new standard for Kyoto tourism.

Yūgure Noh Official Website: http://seetheinvisible.jp/