National Theatre of Japan, Tokyo

Name: National Theatre of Japan
Address: Tokyo, Japan
Telephone: +81 3-3265-7411

#126 among attractions in Tokyo

Theater, Concerts and shows, Comedy club

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Facts and practical information

The National Theatre of Japan is a complex consisting of three halls in two buildings in Hayabusachō, a district in Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan. The Japan Arts Council, an Independent Administrative Institution of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, operates the National Theatre. It primarily stages performances of traditional Japanese performing arts. ()

Local name: 国立劇場 Opened: 1966 (58 years ago)Capacity: 1610Coordinates: 35°40'53"N, 139°44'35"E

Address

千代田区 (qian dai tian qu)Tokyo Japan

Contact

+81 3-3265-7411

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Day trips

National Theatre of Japan – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Imperial Palace, Sakurada Gate, Nippon Budokan, Hie Shrine.

0.6 miE
Emperor's residence with gardens and tours
Imperial Palace, Tokyo
15 min walk • The Imperial Palace, nestled in the heart of Tokyo, Japan, is a pivotal symbol of the nation's rich heritage and the residence of the Japanese imperial family. Surrounded by moats and massive stone walls, the palace is a serene oasis amid the bustling cityscape.
0.6 miE
Palace
Sakurada Gate, Tokyo
17 min walk • The Sakurada Gate, known in Japanese as Sakuradamon, is a historic gateway that once served as one of the entrances to Edo Castle, the seat of power for the Tokugawa shogunate in Tokyo, Japan. It is situated in the Chiyoda ward and is one of the most significant...
0.9 miNE
Buddhist architecture, Sport venue, Sport
Nippon Budokan, Tokyo
24 min walk • The Nippon Budokan, often shortened to simply "Budokan," is an iconic arena nestled in the heart of Tokyo, Japan. Known primarily as a venue for martial arts competitions, particularly judo, it has also gained international fame as a concert hall, where numerous...
0.5 miS
Temple, Historical place, Sacred and religious sites
Hie Shrine, Tokyo
13 min walk • The Hie Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Nagatachō, Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan. Its June 15 Sannō Matsuri is one of the three great Japanese festivals of Edo.
0.8 miSW
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Akasaka Blitz, Tokyo
20 min walk • Akasaka Blitz was a music venue in Minato, Tokyo, which opened in April 1996, and was owned and operated by Tokyo Broadcasting System Television, Inc. On September 22, 2020, the venue was permanently shut down due to COVID-19.
0.6 miN
Cemetery, Historical place, Memorial site
Chidorigafuchi National Cemetery, Tokyo
17 min walk • Chidorigafuchi National Cemetery is a national Japanese cemetery and memorial for 352,297 unidentified war dead of the Second World War, located near the inner moat of the Imperial Palace and Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo, Japan.
0.6 miW
Universities and schools
Sophia University, Tokyo
16 min walk • Sophia University, also known by its Japanese name 上智大学, is a private research university in Japan. Sophia is one of the 3 prestigious Sōkeijōchi private universities, a group of the top 3 private universities in Japan with the other 2 being Keio University and Waseda University, according to the Times Higher Education.
~1910 ftNE
Palace
Fukiage Palace, Tokyo
10 min walk • The Fukiage Palace is the main residence of the Emperor of Japan, located in the Fukiage Garden on the grounds of the Tokyo Imperial Palace.
0.6 miN
Neighbourhood
Sanbanchō, Tokyo
16 min walk • Part of the Banchō area, Sanbanchō is an upscale, mostly residential district of Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan. As of June 2020, the population of this district is 3,666 in 1,707 households.
0.5 miW
Museum, Art museum
New Otani Art Museum, Tokyo
13 min walk • The New Otani Art Museum was an art museum founded in 1991 and housed on the sixth floor of the Hotel New Otani Tokyo's Garden Court office building. The Hotel, located in Tokyo's Chiyoda Ward, opened in 1964 to coincide with the Tokyo Olympic Games.
0.7 miSW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Concert hall
Akasaka ACT Theater, Tokyo
19 min walk • The Akasaka ACT Theater is a theatre located in Akasaka, Minato, Tokyo, Japan. Completed in 2008, the four-storey 28.9 metres high theatre has a capacity of 1,324 seats.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to National Theatre of Japan?

Nearby attractions include Hayabusachō, Tokyo (1 min walk), Hirakawachō, Tokyo (5 min walk), National Diet Library, Tokyo (6 min walk), Zasshi Kiji Sakuin, Tokyo (6 min walk).

How to get to National Theatre of Japan by public transport?

The nearest stations to National Theatre of Japan:

Bus

Miyakezaka • Lines: 都03 (3 min walk)
Hanzomon • Lines: 都03 (5 min walk)

Metro

Hanzomon • Lines: Dt;Z, Dt;Z;Ts;Tn, Z (7 min walk)
Nagatacho • Lines: Dt;Z, Dt;Z;Ts;Tn, N, Y, Z (8 min walk)

Train

Yotsuya (20 min walk)
Ichigaya (21 min walk)

Light rail

Shimbashi • Lines: U (38 min walk)