Minamiza

Japan‘s Oldest Theater

One of the theaters officially recognized by the Tokugawa shogunate, it began operations during the Edo period. After undergoing seismic retrofitting in 2018, it reopened. Kichirei kaomise kogyo, which is usually held at the end of the year, is famous. A distinctive building incorporating Momoyama-style design elements, designated as a National Registered Tangible Cultural Property.

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  The fold-up coffered ceiling, which is a historical architectural style of Japan, and the Art Deco style harmonize.

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  At the theater standing on the birthplace of Kabuki, plays and musicals are still performed today. Pay attention not only to the performances but also to the building's design!

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