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Uchiko-za

Uchiko-za

Ingrid Lezar

Enter Uchiko-za, the historical kabuki theatre in Uchiko, and you immediately feel that sense of anticipation as before a show.

Ehime
The Kourakukan

The Kourakukan

Justin Velgus

The Kourakukan is Japan's oldest traditional operating kabuki theater, located in Kosaka in Akita Prefecture.

Akita
Three Days in Kyoto 14

Three Days in Kyoto

Joe Peters

If you only have two or three days in Kyoto, journey with me to Fushimi Inari, Nishiki Markets, Nijo Castle and some Kabuki

Kyoto
Meijiza Theater

Meijiza Theater

Justin Dart

A Meiji period theater nestled in the Japanese cyprus covered mountains of Kashimo that still hosts locally produced Kabuki

Gifu
Kanamaru-za Theater

Kanamaru-za Theater

Tony Mariani

Kotohira is home to the oldest operating Kabuki theater in Japan, the Kanamaru-za. It's fascinating to visit even when there isn't a show on.

Kagawa