🗺️ Osaka Shochikuza

Built and opened in 1923, it is the first authentic Western-style theater in Kansai. Renovated in 1997, it retains the new Renaissance-style main entrance known as the Arc de Triomphe of Dotonbori, and has been completely remodeled with the latest facilities. It hosts a variety of performances including Kabuki, contemporary theater, comedy shows, as well as concerts, musicals, and Rakugo performances. To ensure that first-time Kabuki viewers can enjoy the experience, manuals with character explanations and audio guides are available for sale, allowing the audience to understand the work's commentary and key points while watching the performance. On the basement levels 1 and 2, there are several restaurants offering famous Osaka dishes such as kushikatsu, Kobe beef steak, and Nagoya-style miso katsu, along with various bento boxes tailored to the performance schedule. Be sure to come here to enjoy delicious cuisine and experience Japan's historic entertainment performances.

The first authentic Western-style theater in the Kansai region, where you can enjoy Kabuki and contemporary drama, among other performances. It also hosts various events such as concerts, musicals, and rakugo performances. A paid audio guide is available, allowing first-time visitors to fully enjoy the experience. There are restaurants on the basement levels 1 and 2 that offer local specialties.