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National Bunraku Theatre

Opened in 1984, the National Bunraku Theatre seats a grand total of 753 people, while the small hall seats 159. They have not only the world cultural heritage of bunraku, but also various performances in traditional dance, music, general entertainment, and more. Rakugo, manzai, rokyoku, etc. can be enoyed in the small hall during the Kamigata Engei Tokusenkai held on odd months. The origins of bunraku date back to the early Edo period and was formerly known as ayatsuri joruri. Takemoto Gidayu's "Gidayu Bushi" and Chikamatsu Monzaemon's "Sonezaki Shinju were big hits that won the theater its popular and made it a mainstay in Osaka. The first floor lobby is a free space available for anybody to use. The restaurant at the facility is also known for enjoying foods associated with the performance. In the case of "Sonezaki Shinju," hasumeshi was prepared to go with the show's setting, Ikutama Shrine. The theater is about 1 minute away from Nippombashi Station.

Address

1-12-10 Nippombashi, Chuo-ku, Osaka, 542-0073

Access

1 min. walking from Osaka Metro Sakaisuji Line/Sennichimae Line [Nippombashi Station]

Telephone

06-6212-2531

Price

Depends on performance (Exhibition Room: Free)

Business Hours

Depends on performance Exhibition Room/10:00am~6:00pm

  • Infomation

    Nearby the entrance of Orange Street is Biotop Osaka, a very popular spot since opening, which offers everything from miscellaneous goods to organic cosmetics. There's also a coffee stand on the first floor, so you can figure out your travel plans here while you enjoy a cup of coffee. After visiting Orange Street, we recommend having a meal at one of the restaurants near Horie Park.

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