Architecture

Kabukiza Tower

404 locals recommend,

Why locals recommend it

Reopened in April 2013 with a fresh look from renowned architect Kengo Kuma, this kabuki theater’s traditional karahafu roof design gives it an imposing presence. The bench seats are the way to go for the kabuki shows, which can last for five hours. At the shop, the sweets shaped like kabuki masks are great mementos. You can preorder a lunch box and it will be delivered to you during intermission.
Akira
February 23, 2017

Tips from locals

Ken
September 28, 2017
歌舞伎座 Kabukiza Theatre 1889年開場の歌舞伎専門劇場。震災や戦災のたび時代に即した再建が行われ、2013年第5期歌舞伎座が竣工、伝統的意匠を活かした近代的設備へと一新した。 Opened in 1889 and devoted to Kabuki theater plays, In 2013, the fifth building renovation was conducted, designed by Kengo Kuma, and it retained the traditional Japanese-style facade of its previous incarnations with contemporary facilities.
Ken
June 8, 2017
Japanese Kabuki performance
Koichi
February 20, 2017
'Kabuki-za' The most famous Kabuki Theater, in Japan.
Mandy
November 18, 2016
Authentic Kabuki plays in the historic and recently renovated theater
Yurika
September 22, 2016
The flamboyant facade of this venerable theatre, recently completely reconstructed to incorporate a tower block, makes a strong impression. It is a good indication of the extravagant dramatic flourishes that are integral to the traditional performing art of kabuki. Check the website for performance details and to book tickets; you'll also find an explanation about cheaper one-act, day seats. A full kabuki performance comprises three or four acts (usually from different plays) over an afternoon or an evening (typically 11am to 3.30pm or 4.30pm to 9pm), with long intervals between the acts. Be sure to rent a headset for blow-by-blow explanations in English, and pick up a bentō to snack on during the intervals. If four-plus hours sounds too long, 90 sitting and 60 standing tickets are sold on the day for each single act. They are at the back of the auditorium but still provide good views. Some acts tend to be more popular than others, so ask ahead as to which to catch and arrive at least 1½ hours before the start of the performance.
The flamboyant facade of this venerable theatre, recently completely reconstructed to incorporate a tower block, makes a strong impression. It is a good indication of the extravagant dramatic flourishes that are integral to the traditional performing art of kabuki. Check the website for performance…

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Location
4-chōme-12-15 Ginza
Chuo City, Tokyo