Bunraku puppet theatre is one of Japan's finest cultural offerings. This facility serves as the headquarters of the art form in Japan, which is fitting, as Osaka has been the Bunraku capital for centuries. The shows involve a puppeting team, musicians, and a narrator. Performances are usually held only on specific months, for three weeks at a time. These are January, April, June, July, August and November. Non-Japanese theatre-goers can avail themselves of English audio-guides with recordings that are perfectly synced to the performance. There are two halls, one for the main shows and the other for related arts performances. Check the theatre website for performance schedules.

• English Audio guides: 700 yen
• Prices depend on the show and are usually for about 1000 yen.

• Opening hours depend on show schedules. Check theatre website.

• Sakaisuji Line, Sen-Nichimae Line stop Nippombashi Station.
• Midosuji Line, Sen-Nichimae Line, Yotsubashi Line stop Namba Station.
• Bus 73 stop Nihonbashi chome (bus).

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