Kairakuza

What it is

• A rural kabuki stage located within the grounds of Tsushima Shrine.
• The current structure was reconstructed in 1898 and is a registered tangible cultural property.
• The building serves as both a performance space and the shrine worship hall.
• The facility covers a total area of 168 square meters.

What to see

• A traditional stage equipped with a revolving platform and an orchestra pit.
• Historic architecture dating back to the late nineteenth century.
• The integration of a theatrical stage into a religious worship hall.

When to go

• The site is open daily from 9:00 to 21:00.
• Closed for the New Year period from December 29 to January 3.
• Advance application at the Unuma Welfare Center is required for specific use.

Getting there

• The site is a seven-minute walk from Haba Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.