Wednesday, February 12, 2014

Event in Kyoto

Visit Minamiza Theatre to learn about Kabuki
April 24, - April 29, 2014

Step into the Minamiza Theatre to learn about Kabuki. Minamiza KABUKI Museum returns this spring to display the splendors of kabuki right inside the theater! The unique traditions and characteristics related to a kabuki performance, from artwork to props and vehicles used for the staging, can be viewed up-close, touched, and experienced, also making the perfect opportunity to take souvenir photos during your visit.
[Admission to Minamiza KABUKI Museum]

500 JPY (tax inclusive)
Tickets available at the box office of Minamiza Theatre
No advance reservation necessary. 
Display provides bilingual explanations (Japanese-English) 

<Opening Hours>
10:15am - 18:00pm (last admisson at 17:30pm)
*exhibit closes a 15:30pm on April 29 (last admission at 15:00pm)


Also available: Experience the Stage of Minamiza
In addition, group tours are conducted during the exhibition period (Apr. 24- 29) to allow visitors to experience the unique stage mechanism of the kabuki theater. Tour is conducted in Japanese, English handouts are available.

Tour Hours
Morning
(1) 10:30
(2) 11:15
(3) 12:00
Noon
(4) 13:15
(5) 14:00
(6) 14:45
Afternoon
(7) 16:00 
(8) 16:45

*8 tours everyday, number of participants limited, tour lasts approximately 30 minutes.
*Last tour on final day, April 29, will be at 14:45 due to early closing hours (no afternoon tours).
[Admission to Experience the Stage of Minamiza]
Ticket Price: 1,000 yen (tax inclusive)
*ticket price includes admission to “Experience Minamiza and KABUKI”
Tickets to Experience the Stage of Minamiza is available online!
Inquiry: kabuki_info@shochiku.co.jp