The Oldest Kabuki Theater

Address: Japan, 766-0001 Kagawa, Nakatado District, Kotohira, 1241. Getting there: Kanamaruza Kabuki Theater is located about a 15-20 minute walk from JR Kotohira and Kotoden Kotohira stations. Highlights: The Kanamaruza Kabuki Theater is Japan's oldest surviving, complete kabuki playhouse. It still stages kabuki performances, featuring some of the country's most popular kabuki stars. 😃 When no shows are held, the theater is open to visitors who can explore Kanamaruza's audience hall, stage, and dressing rooms. Be sure to check out the basement to see the workings of the human powered rotating stage and trapdoors used by actors to dramatically enter and exit performances. Opening hours: 9am to 5pm daily Admission fee: 500yen #bucketlistreboot #traveljapan#culturewalk