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Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre
All the best of Japanese bells and whistles at this comprehensive hub for culture and arts.
The Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre opened in 1990 as a hub for bolstering the fine arts, all while fostering deeper international ties. Its a multifaceted cultural facility that hosts a colorful repertoire of stage arts performances such as music, drama, musicals and dance. It dons an iconic exterior, designed by leading Japanese architect Yoshinobu Ashihara, and stands today as a beloved as a landmark of West Ikebukuro.
The main Concert Hall inside hosts mainly classical music concerts with room for a sprawling 1,999 seats and expansive stage at front with room enough for a 120-person orchestra and choir to perform together. The stage even keeps one of the world’s largest revolving pipe organs, all while delivering the utmost in programming like never seen before.
In addition to the Concert Hall, there are three other halls inside: the medium-sized "Playhouse" used mainly for plays, musicals, and dance, and the two smaller halls, "Theatre East" and "Theatre West".
To top it all off, there are even special exhibition rooms, rehearsal rooms, and conference rooms for special exhibits, lectures and workshop events.
Highlights
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The Concert Hall is home to all the top-class trimmings from Japan needed for classical concerts.
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One of the worlds largest revolving pipe organs can be found here.
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Complete with open atrium space and plenty of restaurants and shops to visit.
Photos
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![The iconic design by architect Yoshinobu Ashihara.
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The iconic design by architect Yoshinobu Ashihara. Provided by: Tokyo Metropolitan Foundation for History and Culture, Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre
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![The large hall, mainly used for orchestra performances.
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The large hall, mainly used for orchestra performances. Provided by: Tokyo Metropolitan Foundation for History and Culture, Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre
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![The medium hall, used for performances such as plays, musicals, and dance.
Provided by: Tokyo Metropolitan Foundation for History and Culture, Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre]()
The medium hall, used for performances such as plays, musicals, and dance. Provided by: Tokyo Metropolitan Foundation for History and Culture, Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre
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Details
- Name in Japanese
- 東京芸術劇場
- Postal Code
- 171-0021
- Address
- 1-8-1 Nishiikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo
- Telephone
- 03-5391-2111
- Closed
- No scheduled holidays
- Business Hours
- 9:00am - 10:00pm
- Price
- Varies depending on the performance.
- Access
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(1) About 2 minutes on foot from the JR Yamanote Line and JR Shonan-Shinjuku Line Ikebukuro Station West Exit.
(2) About 2 minutes on foot from the Tokyo-Metro Marunouchi Line, Yurakucho Line and Fukutoshin Line Ikebukuro Station West Exit.
※Directly connected to the station underground passage Exit 2b. - Credit Cards
- Acceptance varies depending on the performance.
- Official Website
- Official Website