Yokohama Nigiwai-za Theater

What it is

• A facility specializing in popular performing arts that opened in April 2002.
• The building stands on the former site of the Naka Tax Office.
• The venue is managed and operated by the Yokohama Arts Foundation.
• The site includes practice rooms and dedicated costume production rooms.

What to see

• A main entertainment hall containing a total of 391 seats.
• A small hall called Noge-shale with a capacity of 141 seats.
• A modern roof ornament designed to resemble a traditional Japanese turret.

When to go

• The first half of each month features performances hosted by the theater.
• The second half of the month is reserved for private rental events.

Getting there

• The venue is a three-minute walk from Sakuragicho Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.