Authentic Kabuki Transformation & Mini Performance at Aioiza Gifu
- 5 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
This Kabuki experience is truly unique — it takes place in a historic local theater that continues to keep the spirit of community Kabuki alive. You won’t find another experience quite like this anywhere else in Japan. It’s a deeply personal and memorable way to connect with traditional Japanese culture, and for many travelers, it becomes one of the highlights of their Japan journey.
Inclusions
What's included
- Preserve fee for Kabuki theater
- Oshikuma (face imprint) souvenir materials
- Photo and movie session on stage
- Wig and full Kabuki costume rental
- Kabuki makeup session (Kumadori style)
- Lunch
- Licensed Private transportation in Luxury Vehicle
- Acting lesson by local Kabuki instructor
- English-speaking assistance
- Cleaning fee of Kabuki costumes(Kimono and wig)
Itinerary
Meet up at JR Mizunami Station and move to Nakasendo Museum by car.
Visit Museum Nakasendo and learn about the history of Mino Kabuki, a living traditional art of Japan Discover the cultural roots of local community Kabuki and its connection to Edo-period travel routes
Step into the fascinating world of Kabuki, one of Japan’s most iconic traditional performing arts, at the historic Aioiza Theater in Mizunami, Gifu. This beautiful wooden playhouse has hosted local Mino Kabuki performances for over a century, preserving the spirit of community theater that continues to this day. In this hands-on cultural experience, you’ll transform into a Kabuki performer. Start with a full Kabuki makeup session (Kumadori style), then wear a traditional wig and colorful costume. With guidance from a local Kabuki master, you’ll rehearse a short mini-drama scene and then perform it on the real Kabuki stage used for actual performances. After the show, enjoy a photo session in costume and create your own “Oshikuma” (face imprint) — a unique keepsake made from your painted Kabuki makeup. This creative and personal experience is ideal for those who wish to connect deeply with Japan’s living traditions.
Have a lunch at Japanese local cuisine in Mizunami City
Drop off at JR Mizunami Station
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
4.7
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Ratings come from 3 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- We will meet up in front of South ticket gate in JR Mizunami Station. The tour guide will be waiting for you wearing company logo shirt "MOST JAPAN".
- Pickup
- Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- MOST JAPAN
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Japan, outside the cities
- Its from-price is 174% above the median of the 1684 experiences we list in Japan, outside the cities.
- It is longer than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 248 of 1684.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
Special offers in Japan, outside the cities
Was/now prices come from the operator, never from us.
