Uchiko-za Theater
内子座
A wooden kabuki theater built in 1916 to celebrate the accession of Emperor Taishō, still staging traditional drama today.
Uchiko-za is a two-story wooden theater with a tiled roof. It retains traditional features such as the hanamichi runway, a revolving stage and the naraku, the mechanisms beneath the stage. Visitors can walk under the stage to see the manually operated turntable.
The theater was once run-down and faced demolition, but after townspeople called for its restoration it became an Important Cultural Property. Admission is about 400 yen, open 9:00–16:30.
From Matsuyama, take a JR limited express to Uchiko Station, about 25 minutes, then walk about 10 minutes. It can be combined with the Yokaichi-Gokoku historic street for a half-day trip.
Opening hours
09:00–16:30 (except on performance days)
Nearby sights
- Uchiko Yokaichi-Gokoku Townscape
- Garyu Sanso
- Ozu Castle
- Shimonada Station
- Tobe Pottery Village
- Aoshima (Cat Island)
- Okaido & Gintengai Arcades
- Matsuyama Castle Ninomaru Historical Garden