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KABUKI THEATER
Kabuki Theater - Kabuki-za (歌舞伎座, Kabuki-za)
in Ginza is the principal theater in
Tokyo for the traditional kabuki drama form. It opened
in 1889, and is one of the city's finest extant examples of Meiji-era
construction using Western materials in traditional Japanese
architectural styles.
The building was destroyed in a fire in 1921, and was uncompleted when
the 1923 Kanto earthquake struck. It was rebuilt in a baroque Japanese
revivalist style, meant to evoke the Japanese castles of the 16th
century; The theater was again destroyed in the Allied bombing during
World War II. It was rebuilt once again, as a reconstruction of the
1924 structure, and today remains one of Tokyo's more dramatic and
traditional buildings.
Performances are held nearly every day at Kabuki-za, and tickets are
sold for individual acts as well as for the play in its entirety. This
costs around ¥1000, depending on the length, and seating is on the
fourth floor. An English audio guide describes the play while you
watch, it is worthwhile at ¥400. You can also see the complete
kabuki play, but this is a lengthy affair, and ticket prices can
range from ¥3500 to ¥20,000. If it's around mealtime, pick up a
bento at one of the local shops and take it in.
Mt Fuji & Hakone
Day Tour
See this world famous Japanese Icon.
Includes return trip via Shinkansen (bullet train)
Panoramic Tokyo
Day Tour Meiji Shrine, Asakusa Guest House, National Diet Building, Imperial Palace East Garden, Asakusa Temple, Ginza, Tokyo Bay Cruise, Rainbow Bridge & Odaiba.
Cityrama Tokyo
Afternoon Tour Tokyo Tower, National Diet Building, Imperial Palace Plaza,
Asakusa Kannon Temple, Nakamise Shopping Street & Ginza.
Kyoto Highlights
Day Tour from Tokyo
The best of Kyoto in one day.
Kinkakuji Temple - Golden Pavilion
Kiyomizu Temple
Kyoto Imperial Palace
Nijo Castle
Heian Shrine
Sanjusangendo Hall
Kyoto Handicraft Center
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