Attractions
The Old Konpira Grand Theatre (Kanamaru-za)
The Old Konpira Grand Theater (also known as the Kanemaru Theater) is the oldest existing theater in Japan, located in the temple town in front of the Kotohira Shrine in Kotohira-cho, Nakatado-gun, Kagawa Prefecture.
The Old Konpira Grand Theater, located in the temple town of Kotohira-gu in Nakatado-gun, Kagawa Prefecture, is the oldest theater in Japan, built in 1835. Also known as the Kanamaru-za, it is designated a National Important Cultural Property.
In 1970, its academic and cultural value was recognized, and it was designated a National Important Cultural Property. From 1972, it underwent a four-year reconstruction and relocation to its current location, reviving its Edo-period appearance.
The "Shikoku Konpira Kabuki Grand Theater," held annually since its first performance in June 1985, has become a springtime tradition in Shikoku, attracting kabuki fans from all over Japan as a community-wide regional development event.
INFORMATION
The Old Konpira Grand Theatre (Kanamaru-za)
- Features
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- Shrines & Temples
- Opening Hours
9:00-17:00
- Closed
Open all year round (Except when performances are being held)
- TEL
- Additional Information
Adults 500 yen, junior and senior high school students 300 yen, children 200 yen. Group discounts available.