Okina-za
翁座
A rare 1927 wooden theater in Hiroshima featuring traditional kabuki stage mechanics and a rich history as a cinema.
What it is
- A two-story wooden theater constructed in 1927 in Joge Town.
- The only surviving authentic playhouse remaining in the Chugoku region.
- A registered Tangible Cultural Property that served as a playhouse, cinema, and factory.
- A historic structure owned by Fuchu City and open for public viewing since 2021.
What to see
- Traditional stage features including a revolving stage and a flower path.
- A functional trapdoor used for dramatic actor entrances and exits.
- The original two-story wooden architecture designed to seat 400 people.
- Interior spaces that reflect its history as a movie theater and playhouse.
When to go
- Public viewing of the interior is available throughout the year.
- Occasional special events such as the kabuki performance held in October 2024.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
Okina-za Open in Google Maps
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