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A day at the Kabukiza Theatre

The Kabukiza Theatre is located in Ginza, an area known as Tokyo’s high-end shopping district, with direct and easy access to the Higashi Ginza station.
Here we will introduce you to ways of enjoying your first visit to the Kabukiza Theatre.
Whether you have tickets for a full show, or just want to see one act, you will definitely enjoy your time here, eating delicious foods and looking at souvenirs sold at the theatre!

Get your ticket

  • Full Show Ticket
  • Single Act Ticket

If you want to enjoy the performance fully,
the Full Show ticket is the way to go!

How to buy tickets

Tickets for the Kabukiza Theatre go on sale half a month before the performance. They can be purchased online, by phone or at the box office.

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To pick up tickets purchased on e-tix (Shochiku Multilingual Online Ticket) or to buy tickets on the day of the performance, go to the box office on the 2nd basement floor of the Kabukiza Theatre.
Doors open approximately 30 minutes before the performance, so allow plenty of time to get there.

Kabukiza Theatre Box Office (2nd basement)
Performance running time

The Full Shows (Matinee/Evening Shows) each last between 3 to 4 hours (including intermissions) and offer a wide variety of acts.

Click on the camera icon to show the view from the seat.

If you want to get to know “kabuki”, start with a Single Act Seat!

How to buy tickets (Upgrade 2nd level/4th level)

Tickets for each act will be sold both online in advance (Reserved Tickets) and at the Single Act Ticket Box Office on the day (Non-reserved Tickets *4th level only).

Single Act Tickets

Kabukiza Theatre Single Act Ticket Box Office
Performance running time

The Kabukiza Theatre presents a different program each month, so the time differs for each program. Some acts last about 20 minutes, while others could last 90 minutes long. Every month, a News page will go up with the times and prices for the Single Act Seats. If you buy online, be sure to check the News page for the exact time, as it may vary slightly from the start time listed in the email.

Cautions:

  • The first row of the seats on the 4th level is close to a railing that may be visible.
  • The 4th level seats are on the top floor of the theatre and are furthest from the stage. Please note that the main stage and the hanamichi (runway) may be partially out of sight.

Watching kabuki for the first time?

Don’t worry! There will be an English captioning service where essential translations of dialogue and lyrics, as well as explanations relating to kabuki will be provided.
They are available on the ground level for Full Shows and on the 4th level for Single Act Seats. <English captioning services>
English synopses are written at the end of the Japanese program. How about buying it as a souvenir of your visit?
Opera glasses are also available for rent as well.
(*1st level to 3rd level seats only)

Visit our About Kabuki page to find out more about what makes kabuki so special! Kabuki costumes and make-up, the theatre’s unique stage design, and its music are sure to fascinate you as you watch the play.

Is there any dress code?

There is no dress code, so you can dress as you would for shopping or any other theatre experience, but during performances please remove hats and other headgear and keep your hairstyle low so as not to obstruct the view of other audience members.

Get ready for the show!

Get ready for the show!

If you would like to have lunch or supper at the theatre, you can buy a lunch box or snacks at the Kobikichō Square on the 2nd basement floor. (*There is no intermission for Single Act Ticket purchasers).
Take your seats 5 minutes before the performance starts. If you have large items of luggage, put all but the most valuable items in the theatre’s lockers.

locker

Coin-operated lockers (200 yen)

Height 36cm x Width 35cm x Depth 40cm
Height 77cm x Width 35cm x Depth 45cm

*Available from the opening of the theatre.

Please observe the following when attending the performance, and enjoy!

Theatre Etiquette

  • Please take off your hat.
  • Taking pictures and movies are forbidden during the play.
  • Please switch off your mobile phones and smartwatches during the performance.

    Please switch off your mobile phones and smartwatches during the performance.

  • Please be careful not to talk during the performance.

    Please be careful not to talk during the performance.

  • Please keep your back against the backrest during the performance.

    Please keep your back against the backrest during the performance.

  • Please be aware of the sound of plastic!

    Please be aware of the sound of plastic!

How to spend time 
during intermissions

Although the number of intermissions and their duration vary with each program, there will be one 30-minute break. You can eat your purchased lunch/supper at your seat or in the lobby.

*Single Act purchasers have no intermission and cannot use the 1st level to 3rd level shop/restaurant.

Foods and Drinks

Drinks and snacks are available on each floor of the theatre (1st to 3rd). There are also shops outside the theatre where you can enjoy Japanese food and snacks.

  • 2nd basement

    Kobikichō Square Yagura

    Limited-time-only lunch boxes and sandwiches are available. You can buy them before the performance!

  • Ground level

    Souvenir Shop Kobikichō

    Doll-shaped cakes (Ningyō-yaki) are small pancakes baked in small molds and filled with sweet red bean paste. The doll is modeled after the seven gods of good luck.

  • 3rd level

    Hanakago

    How about drinking alcohol during the intermissions with a view of Ginza? Beers, sake and wines are offered at the bar.

Souvenirs

A wide range of original Japan-themed souvenirs and various merchandise of fusion with kabuki is available without a theatre ticket. There is also a café where you can take a break.

  • 2nd basement

    Kobikichō Square

    During the program 10:00 AM~6:30 PM
    On days without performances 10:00 AM~6:00 PM
    (Admission is possible without a ticket)

  • Ground level

    Souvenir Shop Kobikichō

    During the program 10:00 AM~7:00 PM
    On days without performances 10:00 AM~6:00 PM
    (Admission is possible without a ticket)
    (Business hours may change according to the performances)

Translation Device Available

The Kabukiza Theatre introduces an AI Translator “POCKETALK”, a two-way translation device which offers simultaneous voice and text translation for 74 languages, including English, Chinese, Korean, Spanish and Italian among others. If you need any help in your own language, please feel free to ask the theatre and stores’ staff carrying the device!

Strolling around the theatre

Kabukiza Gallery and Garden

Free admission (Admission is possible without a ticket)

The rooftop garden, located on the 5th level of the Kabukiza Tower, is a relaxing spot where visitors can enjoy nature while still being in Ginza. Beside the garden is a vermilion Goemon staircase leading to the 4th level. The tiles on the roof are patterned after the Kabukiza Theatre’s crest, the phoenix circle, but one of the phoenix is facing the opposite direction. It is rumored that if you find it, you will enjoy great happiness!

You cannot go to the rooftop garden and staircase from the Kabukiza Theatre’s main entrance.
Please take the red lift from the Kabukiza Tower on the Showa-dori to the 5th floor.

*You are welcome to spend the intermissions outside the theatre, but please make sure to present your ticket stub when you return.