also: けんしょ
noun
audience seating (noh theater)
Refers specifically to the seating area for the audience in a noh theater, distinct from the stage.
能楽堂の見所は、舞台を三方から囲むように配置されている。
The audience seating in a noh theater is arranged to surround the stage on three sides.
noun
Used for the audience itself, especially in the context of noh performances. Can be extended to other traditional performing arts.
見所が静まり返る中、演者が登場した。
The performer appeared as the audience fell completely silent.
Compound of 見 (mi, 'seeing') and 所 (sho, 'place'), literally 'viewing place'. The reading けんじょ is a Sino-Japanese reading of the characters, used specifically in the context of noh theater.