Kanazawa Noh Museum

In Kanazawa, due to the fondness of the Kaga Clan's Maeda family for Noh, and their efforts to spread chanting among the commoners, it was once said that "chants rain down from the sky." To continue and pass down this tradition of performing arts and artifacts, a museum was established in Hirosaka, related to the Kanazawa Noh Theater.

The museum showcases artifacts and materials related to "Kaga Hosho," a form of Noh registered as an intangible cultural asset of Kanazawa City in 1950 (Showa 25). The first floor introduces visitors to the world of Noh through a model replicating the Kanazawa Noh Theater and the process of Noh mask creation. Interesting details like performer and musician positions marked on the floor, combined with an AR (Augmented Reality) application, make the experience even more interactive. On the second floor, there's an exhibition of precious Noh costumes and a video gallery where visitors can learn about the history of Kaga Hosho. The third floor has training rooms hosting the "Kaga Hosho Children's School" and more.

Furthermore, the first floor offers a museum goods corner where visitors can find items themed around Noh and crafts by artisans.