Festival Produce

“Ten Nights Dreaming. in Umiyamamusubi Returns. With the journey I had a such Dream.”

West Japan Railway Company × Professional College of Arts and Tourism

Playwriting: Yutaka Tanoue,Fuka Nagai
General direction: Yutaka Tanoue

Area

Kinosaki
Kami

Venue

JR San-in Line (Kinosaki onsen Sta, Satsu Sta, Kasumi Sta, Amarube Sta,)

Date and Time

Sep.12(Thu)13:30
Sep.13(Fri)13:30
Sep.18(Wed)13:30
Sep.19(Thu)13:30
Sep.20(Fri)13:30

Performance Duration

Approx. 3 hours 20 minutes

Performance Language

Performed in Japanese only

Admission Fee

General: ¥4,000
Uzumaku Pass: ¥3,000
※ If you select “Uzumaku Pass Holder,” please present your Uzumaku Pass coupon code when boarding on the day.

Ticket

This marks the fourth iteration of the on-board theater experience in which audience members witness performances both on train platforms and inside the cars, riding aboard the JR-West Sightseeing Train “Umi Yama Musubi,” which departs from Kinosaki Onsen Station. Following the positive reception of last year’s performance, this year’s edition is further improved with an additional 50 minutes of running time, new elements, and even more interactive segments. As in previous years, the performance is based on Natsume Soseki’s short story collection, Ten Nights Dreaming. Weaving in folklore and legends of the Tajima Area, a bizarre and fantastical dream world unfolds.

“I had such a dream…” Once you hop off the train at Kinosaki Onsen Station, an entrance to the dreamworld with song, mystery, and dance awaits. The weather in the Tajima area may be unpredictable, but we welcome you to join us on this mysterious train ride as we journey through Toyooka in Autumn, relishing the fantastical realm that unfolds at each stop.

This immersive theater experience is brought to you by the JR-West Sightseeing Train “Umi Yama Musubi” and the Professional College of Arts and Tourism. Stop by if you feel a bit lonely, and we promise you won’t regret it!

Performers: Mai Nakabayashi, Keisuke Hidaka, Madoka Murai(seinendan), Kanon Uchiumi, Chihiro Otani, Yuune Osaka, Komachi Kato, Tomoka Kubomura, Saya Goto, Ritsuki Seo, Yuka Takahashi, Chie Cho, Kana Hamada, Natsumi Harada, Sara Fuyuno, Yukina Yamasaki

Staff: Producer: Nanami Hino

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Yutaka Tanoue: Tanoue is a playwright, theater director, and leader of the company Tanoue Pal. Born in 1983, he has a particular talent for portraying individuals and groups grappling with changing times. Outside of his work with the company, he has also been involved in performances produced by public theaters and created collaborative works with dance companies. He engages in various other activities, including international collaboration projects. His recent focus has been on creating works which highlight local communities, involving students from elementary to high school in regions all over Japan. This directorial approach has been positively received. Additionally, he served as the program director for the Nara City Art Project. He is also an Assistant Professor at the Professional College of Arts and Tourism.