National Bunraku Theatre

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The National Bunraku Theatre, which opened in 1984, is located in the Chuo Ward of Osaka City. The 753-seat Large Hall is mainly used for performances of Ningyo Joruri (Bunraku) puppet theatre, one of Japan’s traditional performing arts; it is also used as a venue for theatrical productions, dance performances, etc. The Small Hall is used for performances of Rakugo, Manzai, Rokyoku (Naniwa-bushi recitation), etc. The National Bunraku Theatre also holds special performances for schoolchildren etc. who may not be familiar with Bunraku, with explanations. The Exhibition Hall in the National Bunraku Theatre has permanent exhibitions of books etc. relating to the history of Bunraku, as well as holding special thematic exhibitions.

Spot details

Address: Osaka Osakashi Chuou-ku Nippombashi 1-12-10 Map
Area: Shinsaibashi / Namba Area
Phone: 0662122531
Hours: Varies depending on performance content
[Materials Exhibition Room] 10:00-18:00
Closed: Irregular holidays
Fees: Varies depending on performance content
[Material exhibition room] Free
Parking Lot: Not available
Credit Card: Available(VISA, MasterCard, JCB, AMEX, UnionPay, Diners Club)
Smoking: Not available (no smoking throughout the building)
Wi-Fi: Available
Note: *Currently, the smoking room is closed due to the new corona virus.
Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day: Yes
Estimated stay time: 120 minutes or more
Wheelchair accessible: Available
Infant friendly: Available

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

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Review

Nice

Reviewed : 2022.10.07

Very nice traditional theatre. Show a bit long but authentic. My girlfriend got bored but I loved it, the costumes, acting, sets were incredible.
Puppetry

Reviewed : 2019.05.07

I attended the National Bunraku theatre to see a Bunraku (puppetry performance). Three puppeteers work in unison to make the puppets come alive and a narrator accompanied by a samisen player...
Four ways to increase your enjoyment of Bunraku!

Reviewed : 2019.01.27

We attended the 11:00 performance of the Bunraku theatre which lasted until 3:15. It was fantastic!Here are four ways to increase your enjoyment of the Bunraku performance:1) As the puppets are...