New National Theatre Tokyo, Tokyo

Name: New National Theatre Tokyo
Address: Tokyo, Japan
Telephone: +81 3-5352-9999

#175 among attractions in Tokyo

Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts, Opera

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The New National Theatre, Tokyo is Japan's first and foremost national centre for the performing arts, including opera, ballet, contemporary dance and drama. It is located in the Shinjuku area of Tokyo. Since 1997 more than 650 productions were staged. There are about 300 performances per season with approximately 200,000 theatergoers. The centre has been praised for its architecture and state-of-the-art modern theatre facilities, which are considered among the best in the world. In 2007, the NNTT was branded with the advertising slogan: Opera Palace, Tokyo. ()

Local name: 新国立劇場 Opened: 1997 (27 years ago)Capacity: 1814Coordinates: 35°40'56"N, 139°41'10"E

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渋谷区 (初台)Tokyo Japan

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+81 3-5352-9999

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Day trips

New National Theatre Tokyo – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Meiji Shrine, Tochō, Tokyo Metropolitan Government, Shinjuku Niagara Falls.

0.9 miSE
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City Hall complex with observatories
Tochō, Tokyo
16 min walk • The Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building, also known as Tochō, is an iconic symbol of administrative power in the bustling city of Tokyo, Japan. This imposing complex, designed by the renowned architect Kenzo Tange, was completed in 1991 and serves as the...
0.6 miNE
City hall
Tokyo Metropolitan Government, Tokyo
16 min walk • The Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building, also known as Tochō, serves as the headquarters of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government which governs not only the 23 wards but also the cities, towns, and villages that make up Tokyo as a whole.
0.6 miN
Fountain
Shinjuku Niagara Falls, Tokyo
15 min walk • Shinjuku Niagara Falls is a fountain in Tokyo's Shinjuku Central Park, in Shinjuku, Japan. The Tokyo Weekender has described the water feature as "generously named".
0.9 miNE
Museum, Art museum, Architecture
Sompo Japan Building, Tokyo
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0.6 miN
Sacred and religious sites
Juniso Kumano Shrine, Tokyo
15 min walk • Juniso Kumano Shrine is a Kumano shrine in Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan.
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Urban green space with paths and play area
Shinjuku Central Park, Tokyo
15 min walk • Shinjuku Central Park is a park in western Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan. The park is bordered by Honnnan Dori and Kita Dori to the north, Junisha Dori to the west, Suido Dori or Minami Dori to the south, and Koen Dori to the east.
0.9 miNE
Skyscraper
Shinjuku L Tower, Tokyo
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~1490 ftE
Museum, Specialty museum, Art museum
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~700 ftNE
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
NTT InterCommunication Center, Tokyo
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0.8 miE
Neighbourhood
Yoyogi, Tokyo
21 min walk • Yoyogi is a neighbourhood in the northern part of Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to New National Theatre Tokyo?

Nearby attractions include Tokyo Opera City Tower, Tokyo (3 min walk), NTT InterCommunication Center, Tokyo (4 min walk), Hatsudai, Tokyo (5 min walk), Honmachi, Tokyo (5 min walk).

How to get to New National Theatre Tokyo by public transport?

The nearest stations to New National Theatre Tokyo:

Train

Hatsudai (2 min walk)
Sangubashi (13 min walk)

Bus

新国立劇場 • Lines: 宿44, 新宿駅西口～よみうりランド系統, 渋63, 渋66 (3 min walk)
Tokyo Opera City • Lines: 渋64 (3 min walk)

Metro

Nishi-shinjuku-gochome • Lines: E (14 min walk)
Tochomae • Lines: E (18 min walk)