Movie Theaters · Takadanobaba

Waseda Shochiku 早稲田松竹

Student-favourite meigaza near Waseda showing weekly double bills of classic and recent films, with an English programme page.

HoursFrom about 10:30 to 21:30 (varies by programme)

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PriceAdult ticket: ¥1,500

Getting thereTakadanobaba Station (Tozai Line) exit 7, 2 min; JR Takadanobaba Station, 7 min

Time needed4 hours for a double bill

Best timeWeekdays; check the online crowd updates on weekends

Address1-5-16 Takadanobaba, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo

Websitewasedashochiku.co.jp

About

Open for over half a century, Waseda Shochiku screens carefully paired double features that change weekly, plus morning and late shows. One ticket covers both films, and you can stay for one or both. The website has an English page listing each film's language and subtitles. Metropolis features it in its 2026 independent cinema guide. Foreign films are normally screened in the original language with Japanese subtitles (look for 字幕 on the schedule, not 吹替 = dubbed); Japanese films are usually shown without English subtitles.

Highlights

Weekly double bills for one ticket
English programme page with language details
Morning and late shows
Food and drink allowed in the auditorium

Tips

Tickets are sold only at the counter on the day (no web booking)
The English page states each film's language and subtitle language

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