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Traditional Performing Arts Information Centre
When you visit National Theatre, do not forget to include the exhibition in your plan! Traditional Performing Arts Information Centre showcases collections, including costumes and props used in actual plays and ukiyo-e woodblock prints. The Centre organizes themed exhibitions throughout the year.
About the Current ExhibitionLatest News
- March 18, 2023National TheatreEnjoy Cherry Blossoms at the National Theatre!
- March 14, 2023National TheatreNational Theatre Spring Open House/ Booking Opens on March 18!
- March 7, 2023National Theatre[Kabuki in March] Special Offer for International Audiences (Welcome! Kabuki Ticket)
- March 7, 2023National TheatreThe National Theatre offers English audio guide service
- Jan. 20, 2023National Theatre[Bunraku in February] Special Offer for International Audiences (Welcome! Bunraku Ticket)
- Nov. 2, 2022Exhibition【Exhibition】Ukiyo-e of the Kamigata Area, from the Collection of National Theatre
Explore Traditional Japanese Performing Arts!
Whether you are new to traditional performing arts or already familiar with them, why not visit the links below to find out some more?
GuidelinesPlease read through our COVID-19 Safety Guidelines before your visit.
How To Buy Tickets?
Tickets for the Council-organized performances can be reserved online, by phone, or in person at the Box Office/Ticket Office. You can find further details here.
Facility
- Large Theatre
- Capacity: 1,610 seats
Main Genres of Performances: Kabuki, Buyo (traditional Japanese dance), Minzoku Geino (Japanese folk performance), Gagaku (Japanese court music)Seating Plan
- Small Theatre
- Capacity: 590 seats
Main Genres of Performances: Bunraku, Kabuki, Buyo (traditional Japanese dance), Hogaku (traditional Japanese music), Minzoku Geino (Japanese folk performance)Seating Plan
Accessibility
This section explains accessibility for facilities of National Theatre. Click here for general accessibility information.
Wheelchair spaces
Wheelchair spaces are available.
As for the location of wheelchair spaces, please see ‘Seating plan’ on each performance schedule page. Please advise us of your request in advance by phone or in person at the Box Office of the theater.
Parking spots for the disabled
Free parking spots for the disabled are available in front of the theater entrance. Please ask the staff at the parking lot to use the spot.
Difference in level
[Large Theatre]
The aisles of 1st floor (auditorium) are slightly sloping; there are no steps between the entrance and the front row seats. The aisles of 2nd and 3rd floor have steps.
[Small Theatre]
The aisles are slightly sloping; there are no steps between the entrance and the front row seats.
Elevators/Lifts and Escalators
[Large Theatre]
The theater has elevators between the 1st/ground and 3rd/top floor. You can take an escalator up to the 2nd floor. (After the performance, the escalators will be driven downward only.)
[Small Theatre]
You can use an elevator to reach the 2nd floor where the restaurant is located. Please use the stairs when you come to the 3rd floor where the tearoom/café is located.
Free Wi-Fi
Free Wi-Fi is available at our theaters. For setup and other information, review here.
Restaurant & Shop
- Restaurant/Café
- You can enjoy food and drinks on the days of the performances. Our restaurants offer diverse options such as sandwiches, curry rice, noodles, and lunchboxes. Also, please visit our cafés for a break to enjoy tea/coffee and Japanese confectioneries.
*You need to have a ticket to enter the facility.
- Shop
- Our shops cover various goods, including catalogs, books related to traditional performing arts, Japanese-style goods, and other souvenirs.
*You need to have a ticket to enter the facility.
Location
4-1 Hayabusacho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
102-8656
Tel. +81-3-3265-7411
How To Get Here?
- Subway
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- − 5min. walk from Hanzomon Station
(Exit 1 or Exit 6, Tokyo Metro Hanzomon Line/ Exit 6 with elevator and escalator) - − 8min. walk from Nagatacho Station
(Exit 4, Tokyo Metro Yurakucho, Hanzomon and Namboku Lines)
- − 5min. walk from Hanzomon Station
- JR Line
- 15min. walk from Yotsuya Station
(JR Chuo-Sobu Line)
- By Car
- Parking lots are available from 1 hour prior to the curtain time to the end of a performance.
There are a limited number of parking spaces available. Visitors are kindly encouraged to use public transportation if at all possible.