Kinokuniya Hall
紀伊國屋ホール
A historic 427-seat theater designed by Kunio Maekawa, located inside a famous bookstore and hosting traditional and modern performances.
What it is
- A theater opened in 1964 on the fourth floor of a bookstore
- Designed by renowned architect Kunio Maekawa
- Recognized as a Tokyo Metropolitan Selected Historical Building
- Recipient of the 51st Kikuchi Kan Prize in 2003
What to see
- The mid-century modern architectural design of the theater space
- A compact auditorium with a seating capacity of 427
- Renovated facilities updated during the 2021 restoration project
When to go
- The Kinokuniya Yose rakugo event held once every month
Getting there
- Three-minute walk from the Shinjuku Station East Exit
- One-minute walk from the Shinjuku Sanchome Station
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
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