Guidance
A Sanctuary for Kabuki
Kabuki is a traditional Japanese performing art that has been recognized in Japan as an Intangible Cultural Property and by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage. Since it was built in 1889 in the area of Tokyo called “Kobikicho,” while overcoming many disasters, for long years has presented performances of traditional theatre that always incorporate the spirit of the times.
The fifth building of Kabukiza takes as its guiding concept the idea of “combining the passing on of tradition and new creation.” The building preserves the feeling of the previous buildings, both inside and out, but incorporates the latest in stage technology to be the only theatre in the world specializing in kabuki that emphasizes ease of use and functionality.
By incorporating the Kabukiza Gallery and Rooftop Garden, Kabukiza uses kabuki as the core to show Japan’s traditional culture to the world.
Format of Performances
Kabukiza exclusively performs kabuki with a new program every month. Each month’s program is usually divided into a matinee and evening program, but sometimes there are three different programs.
The matinee usually begins at 11 and the evening program at 16:30, although occasionally there are some changes.
One program usually contains three or four separate plays and including intermission time, lasts for about 4 hours. (When there are three programs, the running time of one program is shorter.)
■ Single Act Tickets
It is possible to buy tickets for just one section of a program. This is perfect for people watching kabuki for the first time. The seats for these tickets are on the 4th floor.
Shops, Food & Culture
In addition to shopping and dining, this is a place where you can enjoy kabuki and experience traditional Japanese culture
Other
Kabuki Inari Shrine (1st F.)
This is an Inari Shrine to pray for the success of a production and the safety of the theatre. There is a ceremony to announce a production to the god of the shrine held every opening and closing day.
You can get a stamped paper showing that you have visited the shrine at the souvenir shop “Rakuza” on the 5th floor. (300 yen per sheet, tax included.
The Ginza Kabukiza Disaster Evacuation Point, “Kobikicho Otasuke Kuramae Hirokoji”:
"Kobikicho Otasuke Kuramae Hirokoji"
The Kabukiza and Kobikicho Square function as disaster prevention support bases, having the capacity to hold up to 3,000 people in case they cannot return home in the event of a disaster.
B2F
Kobikicho Square:
When you come out of the gates of the Higashi Ginza subway station, the first thing that you see is an enormous red paper lantern that marks Kobikicho Square. You can buy tickets for kabuki and there are shops run by Kabukiza, places to eat, a coffee shop. and a convenience store. Also, there are rows and rows of stalls and carts with a constantly changing variety of kabuki goods and souvenir gifts. Every day is a festival day!
Just a ride up the escalator takes you to the front door of Kabukiza theatre.
1 Kabuki Souvenir shop "Kaomise"
Phone: 03-3545-6564
9:30 to 18:30
A wide selection of Kabuki-related goods and Japanese accessories are available. Enjoy sweets such as warabi mochi soft serve and freshly made kintsuba sweets. A great way to commemorate your visit to Kabukiza.
2 Kabuki Chaya FUSANOEKI
Phone: 03-6281-5423
9:30 to 18:00 (last order 17:00)
In addition to a wide variety of souvenirs, the facility also features a soba noodle shop and a sweets shop. Be sure to stop by before or after the performance.
3 Grocery “Hanamichi”
Phone: 03-3545-6566
8:00 to after the end of the Kabukiza evening performance.
Located at the entrance to Kobikicho Square, you can buy food and souvenirs and there is also freshly baked bread. It’s open after the performance as well!
4 Obento Shop “Yagura”
Phone: 03-3545-6576
9:30 to 18:30
We have about 30 types of bento boxes from the Kabukiza kitchen and famous restaurants. Be sure to pick one up before the performance.
*Offer ends when sold out
5 Tully's Kabukiza Store
Phone: 03-3547-3370
Weekdays 7:30 to 20:00
Saturday 8:00 to 20:00
Sundays/Holidays 8:00 to 19:00
A specialty coffee shop that serves handcrafted coffee with every cup. We welcome our guests with a spirit of hospitality.
6 Seven-Eleven Kabukiza Store
Phone: 03-3547-7500
7:00 to 23:00
The interior is decorated with the circular crest of Kabukiza with a design of a phoenix. There is a wide variety of all kinds of goods.
※ There may be some difference in operating hours on days without performances.
1F / 2F / 3F
1 Restaurant “Hanakago”
Phone: 03-3545-6820
you can call to make reservations 10:00 to 17:00
A restaurant where you can enjoy a wide variety of menu items. When attending a performance, we encourage you to make a reservation and enjoy our services.
2 Souvenir Shops “The Norengai”
Including the popular “Mede-tai Yaki” stall making fresh tai yaki, and souvenirs of sweets and all kinds of accessories.
3 Restaurant “Tokyo Kitcho”
Phone: 03-3542-2450
you can call to make reservations 10:00 to 17:00
Enjoy the food of a famous ryotei restaurant.
4 Restaurant “Ohtori”
Spend your intermission dining in a quiet relaxing spot.
5 Cafe “Hinoki”
Phone: 03-3545-6574
Premium coffee and cakes with a special seasonal menu.
6 Souvenir shop “Kobikicho”
Phone: 03-3545-6557
We offer specially selected coffee, as well as light meals and seasonal desserts. A cozy place to relax or wait for your companions.
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5F
Kabukiza Gallery & Garden
In the Kabukiza Gallery and Garden, you can look at kabuki history and try out kabuki props for yourself.
In the “Kabukiza Gallery” you can touch the sets and props used in kabuki yourself.
The Souvenir Shop “Rakuza” features books and goods from your favorite kabuki stars, and you can have tea or coffee as you look out on a Japanese garden that changes constantly in the four seasons and talk about the theater. Whether a newcomer or an expert, there is something for everyone to enjoy in this kabuki experience space.
1 4th Floor Corridor “Memories of the Kabukiza Theatre”
10: 00-19: 00
You can enter for free and look at the pictures of famous kabuki actors of the past and models of the previous buildings of Kabukiza.
Entrance to 4th Floor Corridor
2 Goemon Staircase
10: 00-19: 00
There is a staircase painted a bright cinnabar red that goes from the Rooftop Garden to the 4th floor passageway. It passes right by the great roof of Kabukiza, making you feel like a kabuki character viewing the land he rules. You can see the roof tiles from close up and on one of them, the phoenix of the theatre crest faces the opposite direction. If you can find it, it might bring good luck!
3 Rooftop Garden
10:00 – 19:00
There is a Japanese garden on top of the roof of the Kabukiza Theatre enjoyable in all four seasons. There is the “Okuni Sakura” weeping cherry tree named after the woman who began kabuki and maple trees, a stone monument to the forebearers of kabuki and a stone lantern and tsukubai water basin that belonged to the playwright Kawatake Mokuami.
4 Japanese Tea House “Jugetsudo Ginza Kabukiza”
Phone: 03-6278-7626
10:30 to 17:30 (L.O.17:00）
10:30 to 18:00 (L.O.17:30) *Saturdays only
A Japanese tea specialty store with a shop and cafe. Guests can enjoy Japanese tea and light snacks in a space surrounded by 3,000 bamboo trees overlooking the rooftop garden.
5 Kabukiza Gallery
Phone: 03-3545-6800
10:30 to 18:30
This area is designed to be welcoming and accessible, allowing first-time Kabuki viewers and overseas visitors alike to casually experience and feel connected to Kabuki.
*Exhibition content is subject to change.
6 Kabukiza Hall
(Formerly: Kobikicho Hall)
Phone: 03-3545-6800
A rental hall featuring a small stage made from the cypress boards used in the fourth-generation Kabukiza Theatre.
7 Kimono toiki
Phone: 03-6682-5712
10:00 to 18:00
An antenna shop for the catalog mail order magazine "Kimono toiki." Consult with us about anything from lessons on how to wear kimono to measurements and outfit coordination.
Phone: 03-4500-1909
10:00 to 18:00
You can take various qualifications and exams offered by CBTS. There is also a book corner about Kabuki that you are free to browse.
INFORMATION
How to Buy Tickets
http://www1.ticket-web-shochiku.com/t/
Buy your tickets here!
■ Tickets can be bought by telephone over Ticket Purchase Shochiku (10: 00-17: 00)
Navi Dial 0570-000-489 or (03)-6745-0888
■ Theatre Ticket Windows (10:00 – 17:00):
Kabuki tickets for all theatres can be bought at the ticket windows at Tokyo: Kabukiza, Shinbashi Enbujo, Kyoto: Minamiza, Osaka: Osaka Shochikuza.
※ After purchase, no refunds or seat changes.
■ For other inquiries such as group sales (for groups of over 30 people), lost and found, etc. contact:
Phone: 03-3545-6855
Earphone Guide Simultaneous Commentary
Audio commentaries (at Kabukiza in Japanese only) can be rented that explain the characters and historical background simultaneous with the action on stage to make the plays easy to understand.
They can be rented at the “Earphone Guide Counter” on the 1st floor.
Earphone Guide Home Page
https://www.eg-gm.jp/
English Subtitle Tablet Service
For overseas visitors, we offer an English subtitle service via tablet rental at the "Earphone Guide Counter" on the 1st floor of the theatre.
Translations and explanations of lines and lyrics are automatically displayed as the performance progresses.
Lockers / B1 and 3F
Lockers are located on the B1 and 3F levels of the theatre.
[Usage Fee] Small: 100 yen, Large: 200 yen
[Usage Time] Only for the duration of the show
Diaper Changing Space : B2 Kobikicho Square 5th F. Kabukiza Gallery Corridor
Diaper changing spaces are available in the multi-purpose restrooms in B2 "Kobikicho Square" and 5F "Kabukiza Gallery & Garden."
Main Payment Methods Available 
Credit cards, e-money, and mobile payments accepted at the Kabukiza Theatre and Kobikicho Square (excluding some stores)
In addition to the above, we also accept various types of transportation e-money and SmartCode.
Regional Information Corner / Money Exchange Service
■ Regional Information Corner:
You can get information on this month’s programs and about nearby locations in Chuo Ward.
■ Money Exchange Service:
You can exchange 12 types of currencies, including US dollars and euros, for Japanese yen.
Official Home Pages and SNS
■ Kabukiza Home Page:
https://www.kabuki-za.co.jp/
■ Kabuki Site “Kabuki Bito”:
https://www.kabuki-bito.jp/theaters/kabukiza/ 
■ Kabukiza LINE Account:
Sign up as a friend and get the latest information!
■ Kobikicho SNS
・ Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/kobikichoSQ/
・ Twitter
https://twitter.com/kobikichosq
・ X
https://X.com/kobikichoSQ
Access
■ Address: Kabukiza Theatre, Ginza 4-12-15, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104-0061 JAPAN
■ Directions by Train:
From the Higashi Ginza Station on the Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line and the Toei Asakusa Line, directly connected to Exit 3.
From the Ginza Station on the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line, Marunouchi Line and Hibiya Line, a 5-minute walk from Exit A7.
From the JR and Tokyo Metro Tokyo Station, 10 minutes by taxi.
■ Directions by Car:
4 minutes from the Ginza Exit of the Metropolitan Expressway.
GINZA KABUKIZSA Parking
| Hours: | Staffed 24 hours |
| Number of Parking Spaces: | 228 |
| Parking Fees: |
¥300 per 30 minutes (8 AM to 10 PM) |
| Vehicle Size: |
◯Flat compartment |
※ There is a discount for patrons watching kabuki.
※ There may be some vehicles that can’t be accommodated.
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