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Kabuki Theatre
Best time to visit
Evening performances deliver the full lighting and musical atmosphere. Weekday matinees are less crowded and easier for single-act visits.
Budget tips
Full-program tickets often cost 10,000–20,000 JPY, single-act tickets usually start around 2,000–5,000 JPY; save by buying single-act or upper-gallery seats and try the same-day box office for last-minute bargains.
Recommended for
Theatre lovers, Cultural history buffs, Couples looking for atmospheric evenings, Solo travelers interested in performing arts
Plan your visit
2-3 hours
About
Rýchle fakty: You can spot immensely stylized makeup and exaggerated costumes, with actors striking dramatic mie poses that freeze motion and whip the crowd into cheers. Male performers called onnagata specialize in playing female roles, and stage crews in black use revolving platforms and trapdoors to swap entire sets in a matter of seconds.
Zaujímavosti: Watch for the silent crew in black, usually about 15–20 people, who glide onstage to rearrange massive scenery pieces while the audience treats them as invisible, creating a performance-within-the-performance that feels almost magical. Hardcore fans practice kakegoe, calling out actors' stage names like Ichikawa Danjūrō at precise moments between lines, and you'll sometimes see colorful paper fans tossed as tiny badges of admiration after a triumphant mie.
Insider tips
- Arrive 30 to 45 minutes early to collect tickets, rent the English audio guide, and browse the lobby exhibits.
- Photography during performances is prohibited, so photograph the ornate Ginza façade and stage set before or after the show.
- Choose a single-act ticket or gallery seating if short on time or budget, full-length programs can run several hours.
- Dress in smart casual layers, theatres can be cool and applause may lead to standing at aisle seats.
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