What's BUNRAKU?
BUNRAKU is one of the representative traditional performing arts in Japan, designated an Intangible Cultural Heritage by UNESCO in 2003.
Please see An Introduction to Bunraku to learn more about BUNRAKU.
Saturday, November 2 – Sunday, November 24, 2024 ※No performance on Tuesday, November 12
Part1 11:00 - 15:20
Part2 16:00 - 20:30
*End times are estimates and could vary.
【Part1】11:00
-Kanadehon Chūshingura (from Act 1 to Act 4) (The Treasury of 47 Loyal Retainers)
[Act 1](Daijo)
•Tsurugaoka Kabuto Aratame (The Warrior’s Helmet Inspection at Tsurugaoka)
•Koika (The Love Letter)
[Act 2](Nidanme)
•Momonoi Yakata Rikiya Shisha (Messenger Rikiya Arriving at Momonoi's Mansion)
•Honzō Matsukiri (Honzō Cutting Down the Pine Tree)
[Act 3](Sandanme)
•Gebasaki Shinmotsu (The Bribery at the Horse Dismounting Point)
•Koshimoto Okaru Fumitsukai (Lady’s Maid Okaru Serving as a Messenger)
•Denchū Ninjō (The Bloodshed Inside the Palace)
•Uramon (At the Back Gate)
[Act 4](Yodanme)
•Hanakago (The Flower Basket)
•Enya Hangan Seppuku (Enya Hangan’s Seppuku)
•Shiro Akewatashi (Surrendering the Mansion)
【Part2】16:00
-Utsubo Zaru (Monkey Skin for a Quiver)
-Kanadehon Chūshingura (from Act 5 to Act 7) (The Treasury of 47 Loyal Retainers)
[Act 5] (Godanme)
•Yamazaki Kaido Deai (Encounter at Yamazaki Highway)
•Futatsudama (Shooting in the Dark)
[Act 6] (Rokudanme)
•Miuri (The Selling of Okaru)
•Hayano Kanpei Harakiri (Hayano Kanpei’s Suicide)
[Act 7] (Shichidanme)
•Gion Ichirikijaya (At Ichiriki Teahouse in Gion)
[Program introduction]
◆『Kanadehon Chūshingura』(Cultural Digital Library by Japan Arts Council)
National Bunraku Theatre
1-12-10 Nippombashi, Chuo-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka 542-0073
Tel. +81-6-6212-2531
By Trains
- 1min. walk from Nippombashi Station
(Exit 7, Osaka Metro Sakaisuji and Sennichimae Lines)
- 1min. walk from Kintetsu-Nippombashi Station
(Exit 7, Kintetsu Nara Line)
*You can find a lift at Exit 10.
【Part1】,【Part2】
1st grade 8,000yen (Student 5,600yen) / 2nd grade 6,000yen (Student 4,200yen)
※Set discount for Part1&2=1st grade 14,000yen
Seating Plan
*Audio guide: English commentary through the Audio Guide service will be available. (Rental Fee: 800 yen incl. tax)
*Subtitles: Available only in Japanese. Displayed on screen above the stage.
*English synopsis is available. It is included in the paid Japanese program.
Short Trip in Bunraku with Single-Act Ticket
Our regular tickets are to appreciate a whole part of the performance. In addition, we provide singleact tickets to see only one act in short time and at affordable prices. Just drop in and enjoy Bunraku!!
Online & Telephone : 10:00 Tuseday, Octorber 8, 2024
Box Office : 10:00 Wednesday, Octorber 9, 2024
Box Office
0570-07-9900
(From overseas: +81-3-3230-3000)
in Japanese and English
(10:00AM - 6:00PM)
Click here to find the details about how to buy tickets.
Book Online(updated July 20, 2024)
BUNRAKU is one of the representative traditional performing arts in Japan, designated an Intangible Cultural Heritage by UNESCO in 2003.
Please see An Introduction to Bunraku to learn more about BUNRAKU.