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A living guide to Kabukiza's currently confirmed programs, updated regularly — what's playing each month, act by act, and which single act to pick for a makumi (single-act) visit.

Kabukiza has a dedicated wheelchair viewing space bookable by phone. A complete guide to reservations, seating location, facilities, and what to confirm before your visit, based on official Shochiku information.

Dates, program, tickets, and highlights for the 2026 Tachikawa Tachihi Kabuki Special Performance — a modern, beginner-friendly production in a state-of-the-art hall.

A full kabuki program runs three to four hours — but that's not your only option. Here's how program length actually works, and how to plan a visit around your schedule.

There's no formal kabuki dress code — smart-casual is the norm and kimono is welcomed but optional. A clear, practical guide to what to actually wear to a performance.

Onna Shibaraku swaps Shibaraku's hero for the legendary Tomoe Gozen, delivering the same spectacle with a playful, self-aware twist.

Princess Yuki creates a miracle with nothing but fallen cherry blossoms and her own foot in this iconic scene from Gion Sairei Shinkoki.

Kabukiza's makumi seats let you watch a single act for as little as ¥500. Here's how the reserved and same-day ticket systems work.

A seat-by-seat guide to Kyoto's Minamiza theater: 1st floor intensity, sajiki boxes, an underrated 2nd floor, and 3rd floor value.

Kabuki runs year-round, but each month has its own atmosphere. Here's when to visit for a first-timer, from August's Noryo Kabuki to the year-end kaomise.