Shows & Entertainment · Dotonbori
Osaka Shochikuza 大阪松竹座
Dotonbori's historic theatre (1923) behind a neo-Renaissance arched facade, staging kabuki, comedy plays and concerts.
HoursUsually two performances daily during a run (around 11:00 and 16:00)
ClosedBetween productions
PriceTypical ticket: ¥12,000
Getting thereNamba Station (Midosuji Line), exit 14, 1 min
Time needed3-4 hours
Best timeDuring kabuki months (often summer and New Year); check the schedule
Address1-9-19 Dotonbori, Chuo-ku, Osaka
About
Opened in 1923 as one of Japan's first Western-style cinemas and theatres, Shochikuza kept its arched brick facade when it was rebuilt as a 1,000-seat playhouse in 1997. Shochiku stages Kansai kabuki here in several months of the year, along with commercial plays, star concerts and Shochiku Shinkigeki comedy. It stands at the west end of the Dotonbori canal strip.
Highlights
- Neo-Renaissance facade on Dotonbori
- Kabuki and star-led plays
- Right next to Namba Station
Tips
- Check KABUKI WEB for English information on kabuki months
- Book via Ticket Web Shochiku (English version available)
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