[Ehime Prefecture, Imabari City] Ichikawa Danjuro Imabari Castle Premium Kabuki

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Imabari City is located in the center of the Seto Inland Sea, known for its beautiful landscapes of many islands. Since ancient times, this area has been a key point for maritime traffic connecting the east and west of the Seto Inland Sea, and in the Middle Ages, Japan's largest pirates, the Murakami Kaizoku, were active here. In the early modern period, in order to control maritime traffic on the Seto Inland Sea, Todo Takatora, a master of castle construction in Japan, built Imabari Castle, which can be said to be the culmination of sea castles. For this performance, a special stage will be set up against the backdrop of the magnificent illuminated castle tower of Imabari Castle, which is known as the strongest castle in Japan. Ichikawa Danjuro, a famous actor who represents Kabuki, a fusion of traditional Japanese music and dance that is registered as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage, will give a special performance of Renjishi, a masterpiece that represents Kabuki dance. (English audio guide included). In addition, during the performance, theater guides in traditional Japanese clothing will serve limited-edition Kabuki bento lunches made with seafood from the Seto Inland Sea, providing traditional Japanese hospitality along with the gorgeous stage. This plan includes a premium Kabuki ticket to Imabari Castle (S seat), a special Kabuki bento box, a bus to your hotel after the performance, and JR Hotel Clement Imabari (one night with breakfast).