Wakimachi Theater (Odeon-za)

3.5

This theater featuring a Western-style modern appearance, located in Wakimachi, Mima City, Tokushima Prefecture, was built in 1934. Originally the theater was used as a full-scale playhouse showing Kabuki performances and Rokyoku recitations (stories accompanied by the shamisen). After the war it was used as a movie theater and as a stage for singing performances. Deterioration caused by age forced the theater to close in 1995. However, the theater sparked interest when it was used as a set location for a movie directed by Yoji Yamada which lead to it being designated a cultural property of the town and was restored to the condition of the early Showa period. It also has a revolving stage as well as a basement and is now open to the public as a tourist attraction.

Spot details

Address: Tokushima Pref. Mimashi Wakimachinoshiri Nishibun 140-1 Map
Area: Wakimachi Area
Phone: 0883523807
Hours: 9:00-17:00(Latest entry16:30)
Closed: Tuesday, New Year's Holiday(12/27-1/1)
Fees: [Admission fee]
[Adult]200yen
[Child]100yen
※Group discount for 15people and above
Parking Lot: Available(10spaces)
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Available (outdoor installation)
Wi-Fi: Not available
Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day: Yes
Estimated stay time: 0-30 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Available
Infant friendly: Available

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Review

レトロな芝居小屋

Reviewed : 2022.07.22

昭和情緒漂う劇場です。1995年に閉館となりました。西田敏行さん主演映画「虹をつかむ男」の舞台になり有名になりました。
建物そのものが文化財です

Reviewed : 2021.10.09

美馬市指定文化財の水色っぽい、いかにも古そうな建物です。なんとなく歴史を感じそうですね。訪問時は休館日、残念ながら館内はどのような様子なのか分かりません。
館内見学できず

Reviewed : 2019.11.08

穴吹駅から徒歩30分ほど。「うだつの町並み」のある通りとは大谷川を隔てた反対側にある。建物は1934年築でレトロな外観。入館料は200円であるが、訪れたときは催し物が行われていたため館内を見学することはできなかった。