Dotombori Museum Namikiza

Experience the history of "theater city" Dotonbori at a museum that replicates a 200-year-old theater, and a revolving stage. Step into the world of Kabuki, ride the stage, and capture stunning photos or videos that make you feel like a Kabuki actor.

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Slide 1 of 5, Dotonbori Museum Namikiza entrance with traditional Japanese theater masks, Osaka.

Interior of Osaka Dotonbori Museum Namikiza with traditional seating and stage display.

Seating area inside Osaka Dotonbori Museum Namikiza with traditional decor.

Dotonbori Museum Namikiza entrance with kabuki-themed decorations in Osaka.

Entrance to Osaka Dotonbori Museum Namikiza with ticket booth and red lanterns.

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Discover the history of Dotonbori, a former theater city that prospered from plays such as Kabuki and Bunraku in the Edo period.
Explore the museum dedicated to the works of Kabuki playwright Shozo Namiki with the Ikoi Course which offers a relaxed self-guided tour.
Choose the Taiken Course for a Japanese guided tour. Ride the revolving stage, and take photos posing as a Kabuki actor wearing authentic costumes.
Opt for the Manabi Course to participate in a quiz about Shibai-cho's history and discover traditional Japanese theatre forms – Kabuki and Bunraku.
Fun Fact: The museum is dedicated to Shozo Namiki, a Kabuki playwright, embodying the goal to revive Dotonbori as a theater town.

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Discover the history of Dotonbori, a former theater city that prospered from plays such as Kabuki and Bunraku in the Edo period.
Explore the museum dedicated to the works of Kabuki playwright Shozo Namiki with the Ikoi Course which offers a relaxed self-guided tour.
Choose the Taiken Course for a Japanese guided tour. Ride the revolving stage, and take photos posing as a Kabuki actor wearing authentic costumes.
Opt for the Manabi Course to participate in a quiz about Shibai-cho's history and discover traditional Japanese theatre forms – Kabuki and Bunraku.
Fun Fact: The museum is dedicated to Shozo Namiki, a Kabuki playwright, embodying the goal to revive Dotonbori as a theater town.