Posters outside the New National Theatre, Shinjuku & Ikebukuro

New National Theatre

Shinjuku & Northwest Tokyo


This is Tokyo’s premier public performing-arts centre, with state-of-the-art stages for drama, opera and dance. The plays are in Japanese and the operas and ballets are usually visiting international productions; however, Japanese contemporary dance performances are staged here a few times a year.

Purchase tickets online (in English) or at the box office. There are concession for seniors and students, including same-day, half-price tickets for students. The theatre is next to the Tokyo Opera City complex.