Guide to KabukiService for foreigners
English supporting guide
English Captioning Service
Essential translations of dialogue and lyrics, as well as explanations relating to kabuki will be provided by English captions (subtitles).
*The English Captioning Service is available at the Kabukiza Theatre (Tokyo) from the July 2024 performances.
Price
■Full Show (1st-3rd level)：￥1,500 (CASH ONLY)
■Single Act (4th level)：￥1,000 (CASH ONLY)
Please note when renting for Single Acts:
*If the performance time is very short, the English captioning service may not be provided
*Customers with multiple Single Act Tickets can use the device consecutively within the same program (either Matinee or the Evening Show).
Rental and Return
■Rent
Please rent the English Captioning Devices after you purchase your tickets
Full Show ticket holders: Ground level of the Kabukiza Theatre (“Earphone Guide” counter)
Single Act ticket holders: 4th level Single Act reception desk
■Return
Please return the device to the return box near the exit, before leaving the theatre.
Simplified English Audio Guide
Brief description and synopsis only.
*The Simplified English Audio Guides are available at the performances below;
・July Program at the Osaka Shochikuza Theatre (Osaka)
Price
Osaka Shochikuza Theatre (Osaka)
■Full Show：￥1,000 (CASH ONLY)
■Single Act：￥800 (CASH ONLY)
Please note when renting for Single Acts:
*If the performance time is very short, the English Audio Guides may not be provided
*Customers with multiple Single Act Tickets can use the device consecutively within the same program (either Matinee or the Evening Show).
Rental and Return
■Rent
Please rent the English Audio Guides after you purchase your tickets
Osaka Shochikuza Theatre (Osaka)
All ticket holders: Left side of the main entrance of the Osaka Shochikuza Theatre
■Return
Please return the device to the return box near the exit, before leaving the theatre.
Performance programs
English synopses can be found in the back pages of the Japanese programs sold at the theatres. Please take this opportunity to purchase a memento of your visit to the theatre!
