Minami-za, Kyoto

Name: Minami-za
Address: Kyoto, Japan
Telephone: +81 75-561-1155

#105 among attractions in Kyoto

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Minami-za is the primary kabuki theatre in Kyoto, Japan. It was founded in 1610 as Shijō Minami-za. The current building, with a 1,086 seat capacity, was built in 1929. ()

Local name: 南座 Capacity: 1086Coordinates: 35°0'13"N, 135°46'19"E

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Kyoto Japan

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+81 75-561-1155

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Minami-za – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Yasaka Shrine, Yasaka-no-to Pagoda, Kōdai-ji, Kennin-ji.

~1790 ftE
Temple, Sacred and religious sites, Historical place
Yasaka Shrine, Kyoto
9 min walk • Yasaka Shrine, nestled in the heart of Kyoto, is a beacon of tradition and an enduring testament to Japan's spiritual heritage. This historic Shinto shrine, also known as Gion Shrine, is renowned for its stunning architecture and its pivotal role in the city's cultural...
0.5 miSE
Temple, Buddhist architecture
Yasaka-no-to Pagoda, Kyoto
14 min walk • The Yasaka-no-to Pagoda, also known as Yasaka Pagoda, is a quintessential piece of Kyoto's historic skyline. This five-story pagoda stands proudly in the city's Higashiyama district and is part of the Hokan-ji Temple, a Buddhist temple with a history that stretches...
0.5 miE
Tranquil Buddhist temple with gardens
Kōdai-ji, Kyoto
14 min walk • Kōdai-ji, a serene Zen temple nestled in the heart of Kyoto, Japan, offers a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of the city. Founded in 1606 by Kita-no-Mandokoro in memory of her late husband, Toyotomi Hideyoshi, a prominent historical figure, the temple is a...
~1280 ftSE
Buddhist temple with tea and a Zen garden
Kennin-ji, Kyoto
7 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Kyoto, Japan, Kennin-ji stands as a serene testament to the city's rich Buddhist heritage. As the oldest Zen temple in Kyoto, this historical site offers a tranquil retreat from the bustling streets and a chance to immerse oneself in the...
0.6 miE
Grand circa-1618 Buddhist temple complex
Chion-in, Kyoto
16 min walk • Chion-in in Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Japan is the headquarters of the Jōdo-shū founded by Hōnen, who proclaimed that sentient beings are reborn in Amida Buddha's Western Paradise by reciting the nembutsu, Amida Buddha's name.
0.5 miE
Urban park known for its cherry blossoms
Maruyama Park, Kyoto
13 min walk • Maruyama Park is a park in Kyoto, Japan. It is noted as the main center for cherry blossom viewing in Kyoto, and can get extremely crowded at that time of year. The park's star attraction is a weeping cherry tree which becomes lit up at night. It also becomes busy in the New Year's Eve Festivals.
0.6 miSE
Buddhist architecture, Memorial, Sacred and religious sites
Ryōzen Kannon, Kyoto
16 min walk • The Ryōzen Kannon is a war memorial commemorating the dead of the Pacific War located in Eastern Kyoto. The concrete and steel statue of the Bodhisattva Avalokiteśvara was built by Hirosuke Ishikawa and unveiled on 8 June 1955. The statue is 24 m high and weighs approximately 500 tons.
0.5 miNW
Buddhist architecture, Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Honnō-ji, Kyoto
14 min walk • Honnō-ji is a temple of the Nichiren branch of Buddhism located in Kyoto, Japan. Its honzon is mandara-honzon from Namu Myōhō Renge Kyō.
0.5 miNW
Street
Sanjō Street, Kyoto
12 min walk • Sanjō Street（三条通さんじょうどおり sanjō dōri）is a major street that crosses the center of the city of Kyoto from east to west, running from Shinomiya in the Yamashina-ku ward to the vicinity of the Tenryū-ji in Arashiyama.
0.7 miSE
Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Kyoto Ryozen Gokoku Shrine, Kyoto
18 min walk • The Kyoto Ryozen Gokoku Shrine is a Shinto Shrine located in Kyoto, Japan. It honors the heroes of Japan, especially from the period of the Bakumatsu period and the Meiji Restoration, most famously Sakamoto Ryōma and his associate Nakaoka Shintarō, who are buried side by side in the shrine.
0.5 miN
Street
Zest Oike, Kyoto
14 min walk • Oike Street is a mayor street that crosses the center of the city of Kyoto from east to west, running approximately 4.9 km from Kawabata Street to Tenjingawa Street.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Minami-za?

Nearby attractions include Shijō Kawaramachi, Kyoto (4 min walk), Ichiriki Chaya, Kyoto (5 min walk), Gion, Kyoto (5 min walk), Kennin-ji, Kyoto (7 min walk).

How to get to Minami-za by public transport?

The nearest stations to Minami-za:

Train

Gion-shijo (1 min walk)
Kyoto Kawaramachi (5 min walk)

Bus

Shijo Keihan-mae • Lines: 16, 21, 23, 41, 43, 62, 63, 65, 66, 67, 京都岡崎ループ, 特16 (2 min walk)
Shijokawaramachi • Lines: 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 3, 4, 41, 43, 5, 51, 62, 63, 65, 66, 67, Mn17, 京都岡崎ループ, 特16, 特17 (5 min walk)

Metro

Sanjo Keihan • Lines: T (11 min walk)
Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae • Lines: T (14 min walk)