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Updated: April 2, 2018
National Theatre 国立劇場
Experience kabuki, Noh and Bunraku at the National Theatre
The National Theatre consists of three halls in central Tokyo where you can see performances of Kabuki, Noh, traditional Buyo dance, folk performing arts, gagaku court music, Bunraku puppet theater and more. It opened in 1966 with the purpose of preserving Japanese traditional performing arts.
Performances of various kinds are held throughout the year. The gorgeous grounds of the National Theatre of Japan are also worth a visit, especially during the springtime cherry blossom viewing season.
The theater is registered as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage and is operated by the Japan Arts Council.
How to Get There
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Hanzomon Sta. | Exit 6 | 5 mins on foot
Hanzomon Line
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Nagatacho Sta. | Exit 4 | 8 mins on foot
Yurakucho Line | Hanzomon Line | Namboku Line -
Yotsuya Sta. | 15 mins on foot
JR Chuo Line
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Contact
Opening Hours
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10:00–18:00 Mon–Sun
Operates irregular/seasonal opening hours
Price
Discounts available for students, disabled visitors, groups
Cash | Visa | JCB | MasterCard | AMEX | UnionPay |
Ticket prices vary by performance
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Facility Info
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Restrooms |
Dining facilities |
Smoking area |
Parking |
- Japanese | English |
- Japanese | English |
- Elevator | Disabled parking | Handrails | Wheelchair ramp | Escalator | Accessible restrooms | ostomate restrooms | Wheelchair loan | Folding bed for adults | Accessible communication formats |
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