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Kabukiza Theatre

How to get there and what to see · facts checked 2026-10-24

Ginza's theatre devoted to kabuki. Its tiled roof and curved gable make it a sight even if you do not see a show.

Nearest station: Right by exit 3 of Higashi-ginza Station
Hours: Show times change every month. Gallery 10:30–18:00

What to see

The exterior: the current building keeps the tiled roof, curved gable and railings of the previous theatre.
Single-act seats: seats on the 4th floor let you watch a single act of a play.
Kabukiza Gallery: on the 5th floor of the Kabukiza Tower, with exhibits on kabuki history and art including woodblock prints.
Rooftop garden: a garden on top of the theatre, with a weeping cherry as its signature tree.
The reversed phoenix: among the phoenix-crest roof tiles, one faces the opposite way.

History

It opened in 1889 in Kobikicho, now part of Ginza. After fires and wartime damage, the fifth building opened in April 2013.

Getting there

Nearest is Higashi-ginza Station (exit 3; Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line and Toei Asakusa Line). It is a 5-minute walk from Ginza Station (exit A7).

Address：4-12-15 Ginza, Chuo, Tokyo

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Sources

Hours, prices and history come from the official websites and public tourism pages listed here. They can change, so check the official site before you go.