Hakata-za

What it is

• A major theater located within the Hakata Riverain complex in Fukuoka City.
• Opened on May 30, 1999, and operated by a public-private joint venture.
• The venue occupies the second through sixth floors of its building.
• A versatile space designed for kabuki, musicals, and various commercial theater shows.

What to see

• A large auditorium with a maximum seating capacity of 1,500 people.
• Traditional stage features including a revolving stage and a flower path.
• A dedicated orchestra pit for musical and theatrical performances.
• Kabuki actors performing a traditional boat arrival ceremony on the nearby river.

When to go

• Open to local citizens for use every December.
• Note a major renovation is scheduled from June 2029 through September 2030.

Getting there

• The facility is directly accessible from Nakasu-Kawabata Subway Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.