Experience Noh for the First Time: Hotel Avest Grande Takatsuki to Host 'Gourmet and Noh Evening' on Saturday, May 30
Hotel Avest Grande Takatsuki will host a premium dinner show, 'Gourmet and Noh Evening,' on Saturday, May 30, 2026, featuring Noh performer Madoka Mikata and Kyogen performer Chuzaburo Shigeyama. The event offers a special program with explanations, making traditional Japanese performing arts accessible even to first-time Noh audiences, accompanied by a special hotel dinner and free drinks.
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Hotel Avest Corporation (Representative Director: Misao Matsuyama), operating Hotel Avest Grande Takatsuki (General Manager: Takuya Ishino, Akutagawa-cho, Takatsuki City, Osaka Prefecture), will host a premium dinner show, 'Gourmet and Noh Evening,' on Saturday, May 30, 2026. The event will feature Noh performer Mr. Madoka Mikata and Kyogen performer Mr. Chuzaburo Shigeyama, offering an enjoyable Noh experience with explanations.
This event offers a special program designed to be accessible even for those new to Noh, including explanations and performances of Shimai 'Hashi Benkei' and Kyogen 'Neongyoku,' a demonstration of dressing in a splendid Hagoromo costume, and a performance of 'Hagoromo' in Noh attire. Enjoy a refined and enriching time experiencing traditional Japanese performing arts in early summer Takatsuki, complete with a special hotel dinner and free drinks.
Capacity is limited to 80 guests, with advance reservations required. We look forward to welcoming you to this one-night-only event, perfect for couples, friends dining together, or a special time for parents and children.
**Noh, Made More Accessible. With Explanations for First-Timers**
Many people feel that Noh is 'difficult' or 'cannot be enjoyed without prior knowledge.'
At the 'Gourmet and Noh Evening,' you can watch Shimai, Kyogen, and splendid costume dressing demonstrations up close, accompanied by explanations from Noh and Kyogen performers.
Since you can appreciate the performances with knowledge of their background and highlights, the content is enjoyable for both those familiar with Noh and those experiencing it for the first time.
**Noh Performer Madoka Mikata, Kyogen Performer Chuzaburo Shigeyama to Appear**
The performers are Mr. Madoka Mikata, a Shite-kata (lead actor) of the Kanze School of Noh, and Mr. Chuzaburo Shigeyama, an Okura School Kyogen performer. Mr. Madoka Mikata is a comprehensive designated holder of Important Intangible Cultural Property 'Noh.' While performing in Noh theaters, he is also actively engaged in diverse performance styles that are not confined to specific venues, such as temple drawing rooms, hotel bars, and dinner shows. Mr. Chuzaburo Shigeyama is also a comprehensive designated holder of Important Intangible Cultural Property and the 5th head of the Shigeyama Chuzaburo family. In addition to domestic performances, he is dedicated to artistic and cultural exchange overseas, with many performances in America and Europe.
**Noh Performer, Kanze School Shite-kata**
**Madoka Mikata**
A comprehensive designated holder of Important Intangible Cultural Property 'Noh.' While performing in Noh theaters, he is actively challenging various performance styles not confined to specific venues, such as temple drawing rooms, hotel bars, and dinner shows.
**Okura School Kyogen Performer**
**Chuzaburo Shigeyama**
An Okura School Kyogen performer. A comprehensive designated holder of Important Intangible Cultural Property. The 5th head of the Shigeyama Chuzaburo family. He is also dedicated to artistic and cultural exchange overseas, with many performances in America and Europe.
**Experiential Program Enjoyable from Shimai, Kyogen, Costume Dressing Demonstration to Commemorative Photography**
On the day of the event, the program will include Shimai 'Hashi Benkei,' which depicts the encounter between Benkei and Ushiwakamaru with Noh-specific movements, explanations and performances of Kyogen 'Neongyoku,' a demonstration of dressing in a Hagoromo costume, and a performance of 'Hagoromo' in Noh attire. As a special bonus, commemorative photography with the performers is also planned. This experiential content allows guests to feel closer to the world of Noh, not just as spectators.
**[Main Program]**
**Shimai Hashi Benkei**
Depicts the encounter between Benkei and Ushiwakamaru with Noh-specific movements.
**Greetings/Talk Show**
Clearly explains the differences between Noh masks and Kyogen masks, and the charm of their respective expressions.
**Hagoromo Costume Dressing Demonstration**
You can witness the process of actually putting on the splendid Noh costume.
**Kyogen Neongyoku Explanation + Performance**
Performs the lighthearted exchanges and humor unique to Kyogen, with explanations.
**Hagoromo Performance**
Performs the world of 'Hagoromo' in Noh attire. Please enjoy the unique beauty of Noh.
**[Special Bonus] Commemorative Photography**
Commemorative photography with the performers is planned. Please join us to make it a special memory of the evening.
**Event-Limited Special Dinner and Free Drinks**
For dining, an event-limited special dinner will be prepared. The course meal, incorporating seasonal ingredients, includes appetizers, soup, meat dish, and dessert. The main dish will be 'Domestic Beef Fillet Steak Rossini Style,' creating a splendid dinner time that heightens anticipation for the upcoming Noh show. Enjoy the beginning of a special evening at your leisure with free drinks including beer, wine, whiskey, shochu, and soft drinks.
**Today's Fresh Fish Bouillabaisse with Garlic Toast, Domestic Beef Fillet Steak Rossini Style**
**Dinner Menu**
**[Appetizer]** Hors d'oeuvres Variés (Foie gras sandwich, Salmon tartare with salmon roe, Prosciutto and melon, White gazpacho)
**[Soup]** Today's Fresh Fish Bouillabaisse with Garlic Toast
**[Meat Dish]** Domestic Beef Fillet Steak Rossini Style
**[Bread]** Hotel Bread &
This event offers a special program designed to be accessible even for those new to Noh, including explanations and performances of Shimai 'Hashi Benkei' and Kyogen 'Neongyoku,' a demonstration of dressing in a splendid Hagoromo costume, and a performance of 'Hagoromo' in Noh attire. Enjoy a refined and enriching time experiencing traditional Japanese performing arts in early summer Takatsuki, complete with a special hotel dinner and free drinks.
Capacity is limited to 80 guests, with advance reservations required. We look forward to welcoming you to this one-night-only event, perfect for couples, friends dining together, or a special time for parents and children.
**Noh, Made More Accessible. With Explanations for First-Timers**
Many people feel that Noh is 'difficult' or 'cannot be enjoyed without prior knowledge.'
At the 'Gourmet and Noh Evening,' you can watch Shimai, Kyogen, and splendid costume dressing demonstrations up close, accompanied by explanations from Noh and Kyogen performers.
Since you can appreciate the performances with knowledge of their background and highlights, the content is enjoyable for both those familiar with Noh and those experiencing it for the first time.
**Noh Performer Madoka Mikata, Kyogen Performer Chuzaburo Shigeyama to Appear**
The performers are Mr. Madoka Mikata, a Shite-kata (lead actor) of the Kanze School of Noh, and Mr. Chuzaburo Shigeyama, an Okura School Kyogen performer. Mr. Madoka Mikata is a comprehensive designated holder of Important Intangible Cultural Property 'Noh.' While performing in Noh theaters, he is also actively engaged in diverse performance styles that are not confined to specific venues, such as temple drawing rooms, hotel bars, and dinner shows. Mr. Chuzaburo Shigeyama is also a comprehensive designated holder of Important Intangible Cultural Property and the 5th head of the Shigeyama Chuzaburo family. In addition to domestic performances, he is dedicated to artistic and cultural exchange overseas, with many performances in America and Europe.
**Noh Performer, Kanze School Shite-kata**
**Madoka Mikata**
A comprehensive designated holder of Important Intangible Cultural Property 'Noh.' While performing in Noh theaters, he is actively challenging various performance styles not confined to specific venues, such as temple drawing rooms, hotel bars, and dinner shows.
**Okura School Kyogen Performer**
**Chuzaburo Shigeyama**
An Okura School Kyogen performer. A comprehensive designated holder of Important Intangible Cultural Property. The 5th head of the Shigeyama Chuzaburo family. He is also dedicated to artistic and cultural exchange overseas, with many performances in America and Europe.
**Experiential Program Enjoyable from Shimai, Kyogen, Costume Dressing Demonstration to Commemorative Photography**
On the day of the event, the program will include Shimai 'Hashi Benkei,' which depicts the encounter between Benkei and Ushiwakamaru with Noh-specific movements, explanations and performances of Kyogen 'Neongyoku,' a demonstration of dressing in a Hagoromo costume, and a performance of 'Hagoromo' in Noh attire. As a special bonus, commemorative photography with the performers is also planned. This experiential content allows guests to feel closer to the world of Noh, not just as spectators.
**[Main Program]**
**Shimai Hashi Benkei**
Depicts the encounter between Benkei and Ushiwakamaru with Noh-specific movements.
**Greetings/Talk Show**
Clearly explains the differences between Noh masks and Kyogen masks, and the charm of their respective expressions.
**Hagoromo Costume Dressing Demonstration**
You can witness the process of actually putting on the splendid Noh costume.
**Kyogen Neongyoku Explanation + Performance**
Performs the lighthearted exchanges and humor unique to Kyogen, with explanations.
**Hagoromo Performance**
Performs the world of 'Hagoromo' in Noh attire. Please enjoy the unique beauty of Noh.
**[Special Bonus] Commemorative Photography**
Commemorative photography with the performers is planned. Please join us to make it a special memory of the evening.
**Event-Limited Special Dinner and Free Drinks**
For dining, an event-limited special dinner will be prepared. The course meal, incorporating seasonal ingredients, includes appetizers, soup, meat dish, and dessert. The main dish will be 'Domestic Beef Fillet Steak Rossini Style,' creating a splendid dinner time that heightens anticipation for the upcoming Noh show. Enjoy the beginning of a special evening at your leisure with free drinks including beer, wine, whiskey, shochu, and soft drinks.
**Today's Fresh Fish Bouillabaisse with Garlic Toast, Domestic Beef Fillet Steak Rossini Style**
**Dinner Menu**
**[Appetizer]** Hors d'oeuvres Variés (Foie gras sandwich, Salmon tartare with salmon roe, Prosciutto and melon, White gazpacho)
**[Soup]** Today's Fresh Fish Bouillabaisse with Garlic Toast
**[Meat Dish]** Domestic Beef Fillet Steak Rossini Style
**[Bread]** Hotel Bread &