Konpira Grand Theatre
旧金毘羅大芝居
Japan's oldest surviving playhouse, built in 1836, offering a rare look at traditional manual stagecraft and historic Kabuki architecture.
What it is
- Japan's oldest surviving playhouse, also known as Kanamaru-za.
- Completed in 1836 and designated as a National Important Cultural Property.
- Relocated and restored at its current site in 1976.
- A functioning venue with a seating capacity of approximately 730 people.
What to see
- Traditional stage devices like the revolving stage operated manually by hand.
- A bamboo ceiling grid known as a budo-dana.
- Historic architecture that underwent major seismic renovations in 2003.
When to go
- The venue hosts the Shikoku Konpira Kabuki Grand Play annually.
Getting there
- Visitors can access the theatre via JR Kotohira Station.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
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