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Nissay Theatre 日生劇場

1963 theatre in Hibiya, designed by architect Togo Murano, staging musicals, opera and children's productions.

Getting thereHibiya Station (Tokyo Metro / Toei), exit A13, 1 min walk

Time needed2-3 hours

Best timeEvening performances

Address日本生命日比谷ビル 1F, 1-1-1 Yurakucho, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 100-0006

Websitenissaytheatre.or.jp/outline

About

Nissay Theatre on the ground floor of the Nippon Life Hibiya Building is known for its striking interior by Togo Murano: a cave-like auditorium with a ceiling covered in pearl-oyster shells. It hosts musicals, opera, ballet and family shows. It is in the Hibiya theatre district near the Imperial Hotel.

Highlights

Togo Murano's shell-covered auditorium
Musicals, opera and ballet
Historic Hibiya theatre district
Family productions

Tips

Check the program well ahead; popular musicals sell out
Seats are compact
Arrive early to look at the lobby architecture

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Nissay Theatre 日生劇場

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