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Shojyo The mask with a reddish complexion, cheerful, flushed face of Shojo, the Sake-loving elf. The mask shows ruddy face and a smile. It is similar to Doji mask.

Chujyo Face of a handsome man. The non bottom teeth expresses kindness, beauty, and elegance of the mask and other woman masks alike. The Chujo is used for adult aristocrats.

Heita Face of a brave warrior. With thick eyebrows and sunburnt skin depicts time spent on the battlefield.

Ko-joyo The Ko-jo was named by its creator Koushi and is one of the most clear-cut and refined Noh masks. This mask can be called either Ko-jyo or Koushi-jyo. It is used for elegant scenes of the play. Jyo means old man.

Shiwa jyou Shiwa means wrinkle, this mask develops wrinkles round my eyes. The mask color is white dull color.

Koshiwa jyou This mask shape is as same as Shiwa jyo, only coloring is antiqued very old color.

Doji Face of a boy. It is said that Doji was an incarnated hermit who swallowed a mist and obtained permanent youth. There is something graceful and more elfin-like and mysterious.

Warai-jyo Face of a common old man. Warai means a smile or a chuckle. The Warai-jo is used for a lighter, happier old man.

Kasshiki Kasshiki mask is used for roles of young lay-priests of Zen sect. The mask features its bangs in the shape of Ginkgo leaf.

Jyuroku 16 His name is ATSUMORI TAIRA who is a son of Shogun, He died in his 16 years old by battle war at the end of 12 century. This mask has dimples on cheeks