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Uchiko-za Theatre

  • Uchiko-za Theatre
  • Uchiko-za Theatre

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    This full-scale kabuki and folklore theater built in 1916 has a revolving stage, hanamichi runway for actors to make their entrance, and box seats. Until the 1950s it was a popular place for theater-goers, with regular performances. As it deteriorated with ageing, it was once destined to be demolished. However, through a townscape preservation project, the theater was restored, making a new start in 1985. In 2015, it was designated as an Important Cultural Property of Japan.

    *The theater is currently closed for an extended period for preservation and repair work until around spring 2029. The entire Uchiko-za building is being covered with a sheet from late 2024.

    *Tours of the Uchiko-za dressing rooms located at the back of the theater have been open for tours as of October 5th, 2024, with exhibitions unique to a backstage of its kind. Reservations are recommended.

    Basic information

    Address
    2102 Uchiko, Uchiko-chō, Kita-gun
    How to Get There
    About a 10-minute walk from JR Uchiko Station
    Open time
    9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
    Closed
    New Year's Holidays
    Fee
    Adult ¥400, Elementary and Junior High Student ¥200, Infant No-admission fee
    Filters
    • Accessible by public transportation
    • Parking available
    Who are you traveling with?
    • Family
    • Couple
    • Friends
    • Alone
    • Senior
    Recommended seasons
    • Spring
    • Summer
    • Autumn
    • Winter
    Note
    Please be aware that changes may be made to the information due to various circumstances.
    For the latest information, please contact the respective facilities directly.
    *The theater will be closed beginning in September 2024 for large-scale renovation.

    Detailed information

    Phone
    0893-44-2841
    Web Site
    http://qrtranslator.com/0000001457/000139/EN
    Facebook
    https://www.facebook.com/uchikoza/
    This information is correct as of 12/2024. For details, please visit the official website of each facility or contact each facility.