來進入八千代座,從舞台的上下前後揭穿它的歷史與魅力哦👍
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Yachiyoza
An ornately luxe playhouse with the old-world charm of Edo.
Yamaga is a town that flourished due to its distribution via water canals along the Kikuchi River, and as a hot springs resort during the Edo Period. A successful businessman at the time used these same resources to build Yachiyoza, a large style playhouse in 1910. Yachiyoza continued as a mainstay of the classic theatre in the Meiji and Taisho periods, but after it began to decline after the 1950s and was remade into a movie theatre. The playhouse then eventually closed in 1973 after the popularization of TVs.
Afterwards the building was abandoned until a city person donated funding to launch its restoration in 1987. After a large overhaul it was finally restored to its former glory as a playhouse in 2001.
Able to hold a capacity of 700 people, guests here will find square-theatre seats, box seats, a long raised “hanamaichi” center stage, historic adverts across the ceiling, a scene reminiscent of the kabuki playhouses depicted in vivid, ukiyo-e prints during the Edo Period. On non-performances days, the playhouse is open for tours where you can go behind the curtain, under the stage to see the revolving stage mechanism and elevator. To learn more you can also visit Yume-kogura, the adjacent building with history documents outlining Yachiyoza’s long life and the many elements of the stage.
Highlights
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Opened in 1910, this nationally registered Important Cultural Property is still home to classic Japanese theatre performances today.
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The classic charm of the Taisho Era is still evident in this playhouse.
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The entire is built in the fashion of an Edo era kabuki theatre, while the ceiling is ornately decorated with the adverts of sponsors from the Meiji era.
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Available for touring on days when no performances are scheduled.
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The historic articles building, Yume-kogura, is an even older, historic building than Yachiyoza.
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Details
- Name in Japanese
- 八千代座
- Postal Code
- 861-0501
- Address
- 1499 Yamaga, Yamaga City, Kumamoto
- Telephone
- 0968-44-4004
- Closed
- Second Wednesday of every month, New Year’s holiday
- Business hours
- 9:00am-6:00pm (Admission allowed until 5:30pm)
- Fare
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Yachiyoza Adult: 530yen, Elementary/Middle-school Students: 270yen.
Shiryoukan Yumekogura Adult: 220yen, Elementary/Middle-school Students: 110yen.
(Combined Tickets Adult: 730yen, Elementary/Middle-school Students: 370yen.) - Access
- From JR Kumamoto Station, take the Kyushu Sanko Bus to Yamaga Onsen (Yachiyoza Iriguchi) Stop and walk 5 min. to arrive.
- Credit Cards
- Not accepted
- Official Website
- Official Website