Theatres

Tokyo Bunka Kaikan opened in April 1961 in response to public demand for an opera and ballet venue as well as to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the city by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government.
Numerous legendary operas, ballet and classical music performances by celebrated artists from all over the world have honored the venue since its opening. The Tokyo Bunka Kaikan is also world-renowned for its amazing acoustics.
The Tokyo Bunka Kaikan features the Main Hall with 2,303 seats for operas, ballets, and orchestral concerts and the Recital Hall with 649 seats for recitals and chamber music performances. The Tokyo Bunka Kaikan also has rehearsal rooms, various meeting rooms and the unique Music Library. The building was designed by Kunio Maekawa and is a well-known example of modernist architecture which has led to great appreciation by the public as a “Music Hall of Fame.”

The Tokyo Bunka Kaikan delivers various productions to achieve its purpose as a hub of arts and culture. Not only are we just presenting concerts and operas at the Tokyo Bunka Kaikan, we are actively and simultaneously running different types of programs. Those include performances at other venues, workshops, and a music competition held every year at the Tokyo Bunka Kaikan. There are outreach programs collaborating with schools and facilities for senior citizens within Tokyo as well. We are also in partnership with performing arts organizations and music institutions in Japan and overseas to provide educational projects and more programs.