- Address: Japan, Ginza 4-12-15, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
- Phone: +81 335 45 6800
- Website: kabuki-za.co.jp
- Opening date: 2013
- Architect: Kango Kuma
- Number of seats: 1964
- Opening hours: Mon-Sun, 11.00 and 16.45
- Cost of presentation: $ 135
In the center of the Ginza shopping district in Tokyo is the world-famous Kabukidza Theater. It is the largest and most important among the kabuki theaters in Japan . Over the long years of its existence, the building was rebuilt many times, during the war it was partially destroyed, and in 2013 it finally acquired its present appearance.
What is interesting about Kabukidza?
For the Japanese, the kabuki theater is a place of worship, a matter of pride and national spirit. Europeans at first glance may not understand the action unfolding on stage, but the Japanese simply adore these performances, which are appreciated by the creative community of the whole world. Initially, the performances were a kind of gossip that swelled to an incredible size on the stage, but then they were supplemented by mythology, the culture of the people and purely Japanese attributes. The name of the theater has two translations - "the ability to sing and dance" and "getting out of the general rules." Both correctly characterize the Kabuki Theater.
Since the first theater was founded, only men had the right to participate in productions, and only in recent years minor, episodic roles began to be given to women. Bright fabulous scenery, unusual music, extravagant make-up and an amazing story will not leave indifferent the person who came here.
For those who do not understand what is on the stage, for a fee you can take the headphones, from which during the presentation will broadcast the story in English. In addition, there are several cafes in the theater, where you can refresh yourself during the intermission, as the performance is quite lengthy.
How to get to the Kabuki Theater?
Not to be lost in a huge metropolis will help the taxi service. But if there is a desire to go down to the Tokyo subway, then it will lead you to the theater - you just need to take the train that follows in the right direction. Branches leading to the theater are Hibiya with the station Higashi Ginza and the exit Exit 3 or Ginza Marunouchi exit Exit A6. From the metro doors to the theater 5 minutes walk.