September Kabuki 'LUPIN III' at the Minamiza Theatre
Japan's oldest kabuki theatre in Kyoto stages a modern crossover, fusing the world of kabuki with the famous anime master-thief Lupin III. A playful, fast-paced gateway into the art form, with English audio guides available.
When · Where
- When
- 2026/09/02 02:00 – 2026/09/26
- Where
- Minamiza Theatre（Nakanocho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto (Shijo-Ohashi East)）
- City
- Kyoto
- Getting there
- Directly at Keihan 'Gion-Shijo' Station, Exit 6; 3 min walk from Hankyu 'Kyoto-Kawaramachi' Station.
- Price
- Tickets vary by seat class; check the official site. English audio guide available for rental.
Good to know for visitors
- Getting there
- Directly at Keihan 'Gion-Shijo' Station, Exit 6; 3 min walk from Hankyu 'Kyoto-Kawaramachi' Station. Open directions in Google Maps ↗
- Booking & entry
- Check tickets and details on the official page (button above).
- Paying
- Tickets vary by seat class; check the official site. English audio guide available for rental.. Smaller venues in Japan are often cash-first — carry some yen (cards/IC not guaranteed).
- Language
- Mostly in Japanese — a translation app on your phone helps.
- Good for
- culture seekers, groups of friends
Highlights
- Modern 'new kabuki' adaptation of Lupin III
- Performed at the historic 17th-century Minamiza
- English audio guide for international visitors
Background & story
Minamiza traces its origins to the early 1600s, when kabuki was born on the banks of Kyoto's Kamo River, making it the cradle of the art form.
Good to know
Tickets for September go on sale from early August. Reserve early online via the official ticketing site, where English is supported.