Kabuki-za

Inside the theatre, there are four front curtains which are called Doncho, reflecting different seasons and designed in Nihonga style by Japanese artists. People come to this theatre to watch one of the most popular traditional performing arts in Japan, kabuki. Kabuki-za, Tokyo's premier Kabuki theatre, is a cultural gem often featured in Tokyo holiday packages for its traditional performances.

The Kabukiza Theater in Ginza has regular performances with the programs changing every month. While watching these performances, you can opt to rent an English audio guide which will tell you about the performances. The theatre also has a permanent interactive exhibition where you will be able to learn about this traditional art form.

• Visit Kabuki-za, the principal theatre in Tokyo, where the traditional art form, Kabuki is performed. 
• Watch the all-male Kabuki performances that originated in the 16th and 17th centuries and are based on traditional tales and literature. 
• Admire the spectacular architecture of the theatre which boasts of a baroque Japanese revivalist style of architecture. 
• Walk into the Kabuki-za Gallery to look at various photographs and memorabilia from the Kabuki theatres.
• Take home a piece of Kabuki culture as a memento from the souvenir shop of the theatre.