Higashi
Ginza
Higashi
Ginza Station lies on the
Toei Asakusa and Tokyo Metro Hibiya
Subway Lines in Chuo Ward of Tokyo.
Located in the eastern part of the
commercial district of Ginza (Higashi
is ‘east' in Japanese), the Higashi
Ginza Station is a busy station
as it serves a very busy commercial
area.
Ginza
is located to the west
of Tsukiji, east of Yurakucho, north
of Shimbashi, and south of Yaesu.
It is the most prestigious and expensive
shopping area in Japan. It is said
that during the 1980's "bubble years",
the land price of Ginza was so high
that the real estate value of Ginza
could buy the whole state of California.
Ginza
is mainly known for shopping, but
people also come here to see the
famous Kabukiza Theater.
Kabukiza
Theater
Kabukiza
Theater is located just a minute's
walk from Higashi Ginza Station.
A Kabukiza theater is a traditional
Japanese form of theater where kabukis
are performed. Kabuki is a
performing art of singing and dancing
which is usually divided into three
or four acts and normally lasts
three to five hours. First performed
in the early 17 th century, kabuki,
with its unique costumes and elaborate
make-up, is today a symbol of Japanese
culture.
Kabukiza
Theater was first opened in 1889,
but was burnt down in the fire of
1921. The theater began its rebuilding,
but before it could be completed,
it was again destroyed in the Great
Earthquake of 1923. Rebuilding began
again and the theater was completed
in 1924. Performances began
in the theater, but unfortunately
it was again destroyed in the World
War II bombardments. The building
was again rebuilt after the war,
retaining the architectural design
of the 1924 building.
The
Kabukiza Theater today stands in
dignified grandeur. Its unique
design and the clay-tiled roof make
Kabukiza Theater a must for all
visitors.
