Former Konpira Grand Theater (Kanamaruza)
4.4 (737)
Japan, 〒766-0001 Kagawa, Nakatado District, Kotohira, 乙１２４１
The Konpira Grand Theatre, also known as the Kanamaru-za is a restored Kabuki theatre in Kotohira, Kagawa, on the island of Shikoku, Japan. It was originally constructed in 1835, and is the oldest kabuki theatre in Japan. Kabuki plays are performed for one month each year, usually in April.
Duration: 00h30min
+81 877-73-3846
indoor
paid
daytime
traditional
Opening hours
Mondays: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesdays: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesdays: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursdays: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Fridays: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturdays: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sundays: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
review(s)
737 review(s)
Antonio Ezio Frascarelli 7 months ago
Just AMAZING! This place is a piece of history and thanks to the very helpful guide we were able to enjoy and understand its uniqueness. A must visit!
FT 8 months ago
Oldest kabuki theater in Japan. A precious cultural gem! Tickets are JPY500 only, and the guide will give you a simple tour around the space. Definitely check it out if you are already in the area!
Jagoda W 10 months ago
This is the oldest Japanese kabuki theater in Japan, built in 1835! The ticket costs 500 jpy per person, but once inside you can walk around freely and see the different rooms at the back, too, not only the stage and audience seats. Don't forget to take a look at all the mechanisms below the ground, eg the mawari butai revolving stage! If you can speak Japanese I highly recommend asking the local guide (free of charge) to explain some of the features. We were lucky enough that the guide was there today and he kindly took around 30 minutes to show us around and tell us some interesting stories related to the place.
Barbar S 4 years ago
Very good historical building with wooden structure. Only one japanese performance every April. Good guided tour by the volunteer~theatre security. Clear explanation and you are welcome to walk through the auditorium, stage area, under stage area and dressing room.
S Wun 5 years ago
Excellent kabuki tour by the on site English speaking guide! Theatre is very well maintained.