Chuo City Trip Overview
This tour is a 101 Kabuki tour for people who have or will buy Kabuki-za theatre tickets. Unfortunately, there are no English subtitle devices available. However, we would like to provide detailed English-language summaries of the all performances in advance of you joining our tour.
There are 3 different shows a day and talks are tailored for each show. The 9am talk is a great fit for the 11am show; likewise the 12:30pm for the 2:45pm show(Jan) or 2:50pm show (Feb.), 4pm for the 6pm show (Feb), 4:45pm for the 6:45pm show (Jan).
Highlights of the performances and an overview of Kabuki history, performance style, actors etc in the talk will enhance your experience. English plot-summary handouts are also provided.
Please note: the advanced tickets are not included in the tour fee. Guests are required to buy advanced tickets separately. Online ticket sales close currently but tickets are available by phone. English speaking staff available. If you need any help, please contact us.
Additional Info
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Starts: Chuo City, Japan
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Chuo City, Tokyo, Japan
This tour is a 101 Kabuki tour for people who have or will buy Kabuki-za theatre tickets. Unfortunately, there are no English subtitle devices available. However, we would like to provide detailed English-language summaries of the all performances in advance of you joining our tour.
There are 3 different shows a day and talks are tailored for each show. The 9am talk is a great fit for the 11am show; likewise the 12:30pm for the 2:45pm show(Jan) or 2:50pm show (Feb.), 4pm for the 6pm show (Feb), 4:45pm for the 6:45pm show (Jan).
Highlights of the performances and an overview of Kabuki history, performance style, actors etc in the talk will enhance your experience. English plot-summary handouts are also provided.
Please note: the advanced tickets are not included in the tour fee. Guests are required to buy advanced tickets separately. Online ticket sales close currently but tickets are available by phone. English speaking staff available. If you need any help, please contact us.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Kabukiza Theater, 4-12-15, Ginza, Chuo 104-0061 Tokyo Prefecture
The Kabuki talk starts with an explanation of the history of the theatre and your guide will take your photo in front of the theatre if you would like.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Kobikichō Square, 4-chōme-12-15 Ginza, Chuo City, Tokyo 104-0061, Japan
Kabuki themed shopping area on the basement floor of the theatre. We will stroll and stop by the shops. Your guide would help you to purchase your lunch box style meals for your lunch/dinner at the theatre.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Kabukiza Tower, 4-12-15, Ginza, Chuo 104-0061 Tokyo Prefecture
We will visit the models of the old theatres and portraits of ancestors of Kabuki actors are displayed on the fourth floor.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Jugetsudo Tea Shop & Cafe, Japan, 〒104-0061 Tokyo, Chuo City, Ginza, 4-chōme−12−１５ 歌舞伎座タワー5階
The main talk will take place at the Japanese tea shop in the rooftop garden. Please note the April main talk take place at No.5 tea shop as below.
Duration: 40 minutes
