November 9,2024 to February 28 , 2025
Dotonbori Illumination Dotonbori Five Theaters “Naka-za”
Reproduction of the Five Dotonbori Theaters with 3D objects of light!
Part 2 “Naka-za”
The liveliness of the theatrical town will be revived.
Doton, who was involved in the construction of Osaka Castle, was given the land that makes up the present Dotombori area, which was a wasteland at the time, by Toyotomi Hideyoshi.In the year 1612, Doton began excavating this land using h
| Date | November 9,2024 to February 28 , 2025 |
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| Description | After the excavation of Dotombori, theaters from all over Osaka began to gather in the area, and it developed as a theater district. The five main theaters, known as the Dotombori Goza ; Kadoza, Naniwaza, Nakaza, Asahiza, and Bentenza ; were representative of the theaters in the area, and Dotombori thrived along with the Goza as Japan’s largest theater district.In 1999, Nakaza was the last of the Goza to finally close its doors, but even today theaters such as Shochikuza continue to carry on the Kamigata performance culture that once thrived in so many theaters in this culturally significant Dotombori area. ”Naka-za" The Nakaza Theater was originally called "Naka no Shibai" and is said to be established in 1661 (Kanbun 1st year) by the representative Shioya Kuroemon. Despite being struck by two fires, the theater was rebuilt and reopened in 1885 (Meiji 18th year), and in the following year it was renamed as "Nakaza." It was renovated again in 1920 (Taisho 9th year), and it is said to be a luxurious theater built entirely of hinoki (Japanese cypress). Kabuki performances have been held here since the "Naka no Shibai" period. |
| Access | Dotonbori, Chuo-ku, Osaka (4 minutes walk from “Namba” subway station and “Osaka Namba” station in Hanshin/Kintetsu line, 6 minutes walk from “Namba” station in Nankai line) |
| Organizer | ITTOKO MINAMAI Executive Committee |
