Eirakukan
永楽館
This 1901 playhouse is Japan's oldest existing theater building, featuring a restored revolving stage and traditional Edo-style architecture.
What it is
- The oldest existing theater building in Japan, founded by Kyujiro Obata in 1901.
- A designated Tangible Cultural Property of Hyogo Prefecture owned by Toyooka City.
- Named after the Sengoku clan family crest and restored between 2006 and 2008.
- A historic venue that served as a filming location for the movie Kokuho.
What to see
- Traditional theater architecture featuring earthen walls and a distinct drum tower.
- A functional revolving stage and a trap lift used for dramatic performances.
- An authentic interior with a seating capacity for three hundred and thirty-two people.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
Eirakukan Open in Google Maps
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