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In Commemoration of the Opening of the New Kabukiza
Kabuki: Theaters during the Edo Period

February 6 to March 31 2013

*There will be an exhibition change during the course of exhibition

In this exhibition we explore through paintings and other artworks the tradition of kabuki, which blossomed during the Edo period and continues to thrill the public today. The exhibition traces the development of the kabuki theatrical space by showing paintings depicting the founder of kabuki, Izumo no Okuni, and theaters at Shijo Kawaramachi in Kyoto; Hishikawa-style ukiyo-e paintings of the Nakamuraza theater in Edo; and ukiyo-e depicting theater interiors with Western perspective techniques. The show also looks at the popular actors’ portrait paintings, spectators who supported their favorite actors, and the fashion of the Edo people, how it was influenced by kabuki.

Works from the exhibition

Period

February 6 to March 31 2013

*There will be an exhibition change during the course of exhibition
Hours

10:00-18:00　Friday and Saturday 10:00-20:00

*Closes at 20:00 on February 10th
*Closes at 24:00 on March 23rd due to "Roppongi Art Night 2013"
*shop x cafe open all year round
*Last admission: 30 minutes before closing.
Closed

Closed every Tuesday
Admission
Adult General
¥1300		 Advance
¥1100
University and
High School Student		 General
¥1000		 Advance
¥800

Elementary, Junior-High school students and under are free.
*A group discount applies for a party of 20 or more.
*With a certificate of disability, the admission fee of a disabled person and a care-giver will be waived.
Audio Guide

¥500

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