Yachiyo-za
八千代座
A historic 1910 kabuki playhouse in Kumamoto featuring a unique blend of traditional Japanese design and Western engineering.
What it is
- A traditional playhouse constructed in 1910 located in Yamaga City.
- Designated as an Important Cultural Property by the Japanese government in 1988.
- Designed by Kimura Kametaro and donated to the city in 1980.
- A functional venue with a capacity for approximately 650 people.
What to see
- A revolving stage that operates on rails manufactured by Krupp in Germany.
- The interior ceiling decorated with numerous colorful advertising paintings.
- A traditional hanamichi walkway used by performers to enter the stage.
- A roof structure utilizing a Western-style queen post truss system.
- Restored architectural details following major repair work completed in 2001.
When to go
- Visit during scheduled kabuki performances or various musical concerts.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
Yachiyo-za Open in Google Maps
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