Kabukicho Theater — Attraction in Tokyo

Kabuiis a classical form of Japanese theatre, mixing dramatic performance with traditional dance. Kabuki theatre is known for its heavily stylised performances, its glamorous, highly decorated costumes, and for the elaborate make-up worn by some of its performers. The theatre was originally opened by a Meiji era journalist. Building was destroyed several times. The style in 1924 was baroque Japanese revivalist style, showing architectural details of Japanese castles, and temples of pre-Edo period. This style was kept after the post-war reconstruction and again after the 2013 reconstruction. There are performances almost every day and you can purchase tickets. Not very crowded for viewing the outside...

I am so glad we stopped by to watch this performance on our last night in Japan.

While I don't understand or speak Japanese, that didn't deter me from having a great time.

The play was captivating. It helped that the staff passed out a pamphlet before hand summarized the story before watching the actual play just enhanced the experience.

The dances were fun and unique as well. Reminds me somewhat of a Japanese version of a "strip club" when I saw the audience either pushing money envelopes into the dancers' shirt or clipping money directly onto their shirt.

It was a great experience and very high energy from...

A fantastic theater for experiencing Kabuki plays! They offer a variety of seating options and durations, making it easy to tailor your visit. The sets are stunning, and even the farthest seats provide a clear view of the stage. I highly recommend this theater, even if you only watch...