# Kabuki-za, Tokyo

> Kabuki-za is Japan's main kabuki theatre, in Ginza. You can see the full programme or buy a ticket for a single act: in November 2026 a top-level seat cost ¥1,600–3,000 and an upgraded one ¥5,800–10,800. English captions cost ¥1,000–1,500. Higashi-ginza station exit 3 leads straight into the theatre. The programme changes every month.

Web page: https://yesgo.io/japan/tokyo/kabuki-za

- City: [Tokyo](https://yesgo.io/japan/tokyo), Japan
- YesGo score: 35/100 (Yes, if nearby)
- Time on site: 1 h 30 min
- Entry: single act ¥1,600–10,800 (Nov 2026)
- Opening hours: Shows usually morning (≈ 11:00) and evening (≈ 16:30); box office 10:00–18:00 on show days
- With kids: Fine with kids
- Single act, 4th level: ¥1,600–3,000 (November 2026)
- Single act, upgraded: ¥5,800–10,800 (November 2026)
- English captions: ¥1,500 full show, ¥1,000 single act; cash
- Box office: 10:00–18:00 on show days; single-act office on level 1
- Programme: Changes monthly; some days have no shows
- Getting there: Higashi-ginza (Hibiya, Asakusa lines), exit 3 — straight in
- Coordinates: 35.66972, 139.76806
- Facts checked: 09.11.2026

## Key facts

- **1889** — the year the theatre first opened (source: en.wikipedia)
- **2013** — the year the current building, with a tower behind, was completed (source: en.wikipedia)
- **Single act** — tickets for one play — only at Kabuki-za (source: kabukiweb.net)
- **4th level** — cheap single-act seats — at the box office on the day (source: kabukiweb.net)
- **¥1,000** — English captions for a single act, cash only (source: kabuki-bito.jp)
- **20–30 min** — intermission — you can eat a bento in your seat (source: kabuki-bito.jp)
- **Exit 3** — of Higashi-ginza station leads straight into the theatre (source: kabuki-bito.jp)
- **Shochiku** — the company that stages kabuki performances (source: kabukiweb.net)

## What 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.

> **Single-act tickets** A single-act ticket is the best choice for a first visit. Seats on the top 4th level are sold online and at the box office on the day; upgraded 2nd-level seats are sold online. In November 2026, 4th-level seats cost ¥1,600–3,000 and upgraded ones ¥5,800–10,800. Act timings are published just before each month — check the official Kabuki Web site.

## 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

1. **Higashi-ginza station** — Hibiya and Asakusa lines, exit 3 leads straight into the theatre.
2. **Ginza station** — Ginza, Marunouchi and Hibiya lines, exit A6, about 5 minutes on foot.
3. **From Tokyo Station** — about 10 minutes by taxi.
4. **From Tsukiji market** — about 10 minutes on foot.
5. **From Haneda airport** — Keikyu train to Higashi-ginza (through to the Asakusa line), about 30 minutes.

## Single act or full programme

|  | Single act | Full programme |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Length | ≈ 40 minutes to 2.5 hours | ≈ 4 hours with intermissions |
| Price (November 2026) | ¥1,600–10,800 | Higher, by seat |
| Seats | 4th or 2nd level | Whole auditorium |
| Best for | A first taste | 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.

## Before you go: checklist

- [ ] Act timings for my date
- [ ] Ticket online or an early place in the queue
- [ ] Cash for captions
- [ ] A bento for the intermission
- [ ] Phone on silent

## Tokyo evenings: compare and choose

Evening spots in Tokyo rated by YesGo.

- [Shibuya Crossing](https://yesgo.io/japan/tokyo/shibuya-crossing) — YesGo score 57/100 (Yes, go) · 30 min · free; Shibuya Sky ≈ ¥2,700–3,400
- [Tokyo Tower](https://yesgo.io/japan/tokyo/tokyo-tower) — YesGo score 56/100 (Yes, go) · 1 h · Main Deck ¥1,500; Top Deck ¥3,300 online
- [Kabukicho](https://yesgo.io/japan/tokyo/kabukicho) — YesGo score 55/100 (Yes, go) · 1 h · free
- [Akihabara](https://yesgo.io/japan/tokyo/akihabara) — YesGo score 53/100 (Yes, go) · 2 h · free
- [Ginza](https://yesgo.io/japan/tokyo/ginza) — YesGo score 53/100 (Yes, go) · 1 h 30 min · free
- [Tokyo Skytree](https://yesgo.io/japan/tokyo/tokyo-skytree) — YesGo score 53/100 (Yes, go) · 1 h 30 min · from ¥1,800 (350 m), from ¥3,000 (both)
- [Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building](https://yesgo.io/japan/tokyo/tokyo-government-building) — YesGo score 43/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 45 min · free
- [Ameyoko](https://yesgo.io/japan/tokyo/ameyoko) — YesGo score 40/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 45 min · free
- [Kabuki-za](https://yesgo.io/japan/tokyo/kabuki-za) — YesGo score 35/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h 30 min · single act ¥1,600–10,800 (Nov 2026)
- [Roppongi Hills](https://yesgo.io/japan/tokyo/roppongi-hills) — YesGo score 35/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h 30 min · ≈ ¥2,200 online / ¥2,400 on site (winter 2026–27)
- [Tokyo Disneyland](https://yesgo.io/japan/tokyo/tokyo-disneyland) — YesGo score 33/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 4 h · ≈ ¥7,900–12,400 by date
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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.

1. [Tsukiji Outer Market](https://yesgo.io/japan/tokyo/tsukiji-outer-market) — YesGo score 46/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h 30 min · free
2. [Ginza](https://yesgo.io/japan/tokyo/ginza) — YesGo score 53/100 (Yes, go) · 1 h 30 min · free
3. [Kabuki-za](https://yesgo.io/japan/tokyo/kabuki-za) — YesGo score 35/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h 30 min · single act ¥1,600–10,800 (Nov 2026)

## Good to know

Kabuki-za is one specific theatre in Ginza; kabuki also plays at other venues such as Shinbashi Enbujo, but single-act tickets are sold only here. Restaurants called Kabuki have nothing to do with it.

## Tips

- 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](https://yesgo.io/japan/tokyo/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.

## How we checked

Single-act prices, box offices, captions, the intermission and access are from Shochiku's official Kabuki Web site. Prices are for November 2026: they change from one programme to the next. We don't give full-programme prices — they depend on the month and seat. The opening year and current building are from Wikipedia. We don't retell the plays' plots.

## Sources

- 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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