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Entertainment Venues

Bunkamura Theater
4
Cocoon
MAP A6 • 2-24-1 Dogenzaka,
Shibuya-ku • 3477-9111
Housed in the huge Bunkamura
culture and arts center, the Cocoon
hosts concerts, musi cals, and opera.
A medium-sized theater, it is best
known for performances of contem-
porary dance, ballet, and its long
involve ment with flamenco dance
and music troupes from Spain.
National Noh Theatre
5
MAP B4 • 4-18-1 Sendagaya,
Shibuya-ku • 3230-3000 • www.ntj.
jac.go.jp
Performance of The Rose of Versailles The traditional performing art of Noh,
at Takarazuka Theater based on ancient tales of avenging
spirits and wandering ghosts, is very
Takarazuka Theater
1 abstract to modern audiences, more
MAP M4 • 1-1-3 Yurakucho,
like contemporary dance than a play.
Chiyoda-ku • 5251-2001 Read the English leaflet provided to
• www.kageki.hankyu.co.jp make sense of the plot.
Established in 1914, the Takarazuka
stages sentimental plays featuring an
all-female cast, unlike Kabuki, which
is an all-male preserve. The Rose of
Versailles, with its rich costumes
and dashing heroes, is a favorite.
Synopses are provided in English.
National Theatre
2
MAP D4 • 4-1 Hayabusa-cho,
Chiyoda-ku • 3265-7411
• www.ntj.jac.go.jp
The two stages at this performing arts
complex regularly stage a variety of
traditional entertainment, including
Kabuki, Bunraku (puppetry), court
music, and dance. English lan guage
earphone guides are available. Musicians at a concert a Suntory Hall
Suntory Hall
New National Theater
3 6
MAP D5 • 1-13-1 Akasaka,
MAP A4 • 1-1-1 Honmachi,
Shibuya-ku • 5351-3011 Minato-ku • 3505-1001 • www.
The three stages – Playhouse, Opera suntory.co.jp/suntoryhall
House, and the Pit – cater to different Suntory Hall is said to have the best
audiences. Interpre tations of Western acoustics in Tokyo. This classical
classics by cutting-edge Japanese music concert hall sees top local and
directors are highly regarded, though international performers gracing its
most foreign visitors prefer the more stage. Head here at lunchtime to
visual events like modern dance. enjoy free recitals on its pipe organ.

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