Ginza
Tokyo, Japan
Kabuki-za, Tokyo
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The essentials in 10 seconds
- Entry
- single act ¥1,600–10,800 (Nov 2026)
- Hours
- Shows usually morning (≈ 11:00) and evening (≈ 16:30); box office 10:00–18:00 on show days
- Time on site
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A typical visit without queueing. In high season add 15–30 minutes. - 1 h 30 min
- With kids
- Fine with kids
- Single act, 4th level
- ¥1,600–3,000 (November 2026)
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Confirmed by an official source: the venue, a ministry or the operator. - Single act, upgraded
- ¥5,800–10,800 (November 2026)
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Confirmed by an official source: the venue, a ministry or the operator. - English captions
- ¥1,500 full show, ¥1,000 single act; cash
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Confirmed by an official source: the venue, a ministry or the operator. - Box office
- 10:00–18:00 on show days; single-act office on level 1
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Confirmed by an official source: the venue, a ministry or the operator. - Programme
- Changes monthly; some days have no shows
- Getting there
- Higashi-ginza (Hibiya, Asakusa lines), exit 3 — straight in
Key facts
1889the year the theatre first opened
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en.wikipedia2013the year the current building, with a tower behind, was completed
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en.wikipediaSingle acttickets for one play — only at Kabuki-za
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kabukiweb.net4th levelcheap single-act seats — at the box office on the day
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kabukiweb.net¥1,000English captions for a single act, cash only
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kabuki-bito.jp20–30 minintermission — you can eat a bento in your seat
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kabuki-bito.jpExit 3of Higashi-ginza station leads straight into the theatre
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kabuki-bito.jpShochikuthe company that stages kabuki performances
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kabukiweb.netWhat is Kabuki-za?
Kabuki-za is the leading theatre of kabuki, Japan's traditional theatre of bold costumes, make-up, music and dance, in which every role is played by men. It stands in Ginza; it first opened in 1889, and the current building with curved roofs dates from 2013, with the Kabukiza Tower office block rising behind it.
Performances are staged by Shochiku. The programme of several plays and dances changes every month, and there are usually two shows a day — matinee and evening. Kabuki-za is the only theatre where you can buy a ticket for a single act, a way to try kabuki in an hour or so.
How the theatre works
The box office for full programmes is on Basement Level 2; the single-act box office is on Level 1, left of the main entrance. On show days the box offices open 10:00 to 18:00. If seats remain, you can buy a ticket right before curtain-up, and even after the show has started.
For overseas visitors there are English captions: ¥1,500 for the full programme and ¥1,000 for a single act, cash only. During the 20–30 minute intermission you can eat a bento from the theatre shops in your seat, or book a restaurant in advance. No eating during the performance.
What to see and do
- A kabuki performance — the full programme or a single act.
- The theatre facade with its curved roofs.
- English captions.
- A bento at intermission — in your seat.
- Souvenir shops in the theatre and Kabukiza Tower.
- Ginza — a few minutes on foot.
How to get to Kabuki-za
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Where are you starting from?
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On foot
- Ginza is about 5 min away on foot.
- Tsukiji Outer Market is about 10 min away on foot.
- Hamarikyu Gardens is about 22 min away on foot.
More tips
- Higashi-ginza station — Hibiya and Asakusa lines, exit 3 leads straight into the theatre.
- Ginza station — Ginza, Marunouchi and Hibiya lines, exit A6, about 5 minutes on foot.
- From Tokyo Station — about 10 minutes by taxi.
- From Tsukiji market — about 10 minutes on foot.
- From Haneda airport — Keikyu train to Higashi-ginza (through to the Asakusa line), about 30 minutes.
Single act or full programme
| Single actyou are here | ≈ 40 minutes to 2.5 hours | ¥1,600–10,800 | 4th or 2nd level | A first taste |
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| Full programme | ≈ 4 hours with intermissions | Higher, by seat | Whole auditorium | Theatre lovers |
How long do you need?
A single act lasts from 40 minutes to 2.5 hours; the full programme runs about 4 hours with intermissions. Arrive 20–30 minutes early: same-day 4th-level single-act tickets are sold first come, first served.
Kabuki-za pairs well with Ginza and Tsukiji market: the market in the morning, a stroll in the afternoon and a show in the evening.
Is Kabuki-za worth visiting?
Yes: seeing kabuki at its home theatre is one of the most Japanese experiences there is, and single-act tickets make it affordable.
The YesGo take: without captions the plot is hard to follow, and from the 4th level the stage is far away. Get captions and a single act for a first visit; if you love it, come back for the full programme.
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Ginza and Tsukiji in a day
Breakfast at Tsukiji market in the morning, a stroll through Ginza in the afternoon, and a show at the Kabuki-za in the evening. Add them to your route — YesGo fits in the timing and transfers.
- Tsukiji Outer Market1 h 30 min · free
- 14 min walk from the previous stopGinza1 h 30 min · free
- 5 min walk from the previous stopKabuki-zayou are here1 h 30 min · single act ¥1,600–10,800 (Nov 2026)
3 places · about 4 h 49 min with walks · 19 min on foot in total
Nearby — add to your day
How to do it right
- For a first visit, see a single act.
- Captions are cash only.
- Queue for the 4th level 20–30 minutes early.
- Eat bento at the intermission, not during the show.
- Nearby: Ginza, 5 minutes on foot.
Questions
How much is a Kabuki-za ticket?
A single act in November 2026 cost ¥1,600–3,000 on the 4th level and ¥5,800–10,800 for upgraded seats.
What is a single-act ticket?
A ticket for one play in the programme — about 40 minutes to 2.5 hours.
Is there an English translation?
Yes, captions for ¥1,000–1,500, cash.
Where can I buy tickets?
Online on the official site or at the theatre box office; 4th level also on the day.
How do I get there?
Higashi-ginza station, exit 3 — straight into the theatre.
Can you eat in the auditorium?
Only at the intermission; not during the performance.
How long is a performance?
The full programme runs about 4 hours; a single act from 40 minutes.
Are there shows every day?
Almost every day during a monthly run, but some days have no shows.
Have you been? Was it worth your time?
1 — no, 5 — absolutely
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Sources and fact-check
- Kabuki Web / Shochiku (kabukiweb.net, kabuki-bito.jp) — single-act tickets and November 2026 prices, box offices, captions, intermission, access (official, checked 09.11.2026)
- English Wikipedia: Kabuki-za — opening year, 2013 building
- Wikidata Q3082575 — coordinates
- YesGo general facts for Japan — transport
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