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Information checked on 2026-10-21. Hours, admission and facilities can change; please confirm on the official site before you go.
About Yachiyoza Theater
Yachiyoza is a traditional theater in Yamaga, Kumamoto Prefecture, built in 1910 (Meiji 43) and designated an Important Cultural Property by the Japanese government. The two-story wooden building preserves the style of an Edo-period kabuki playhouse, with a hanamichi (raised walkway through the audience), a revolving stage, masuseki (box seats), and sajiki (raised side seating). On the ceiling, advertising paintings for the shops of the local wealthy patrons have been recreated, and you can look up at a large brass chandelier. The museum Yume Kogura displays stage props, costumes worn by Bando Tamasaburo (a renowned kabuki actor), and projectors. The theater sits a short way off the Buzen Kaido road, near Kokonokamachi.
Visiting Yachiyoza Theater with kids
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How long the tour takes
The guided tour of the theater and the Yume Kogura museum takes about 40 to 45 minutes, and staff explain things as they lead you around.
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The revolving stage and the suppon
The revolving stage is turned by hand. The suppon is a platform on the hanamichi that moves up and down, and in plays, ninjas and spirits appear through it.
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Chair seating and wheelchair spaces
Chair seats are now available on the first and second floors, at the rear on both the left and right sides and at the front, and wheelchair spaces are also provided.
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The Yume Kogura museum
It displays stage props, projectors, and costumes worn by Bando Tamasaburo, and shows a video about the history of Yachiyoza.
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Yamaga Toro Dance performances
The Yamaga Toro Dance, a traditional lantern dance, is performed once a day at 10:30 a.m. on Mondays and Thursdays. The performance dates vary by month.
The Yachiyoza parking lot has 10 spaces and cannot be used during performance periods.
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Hotels within 15 km of Yachiyoza Theater (6, nearest first)
Of the family-friendly hotels listed on Kids Stay, 6 are within 15 km of Yachiyoza Theater. They are sorted from nearest to farthest, with the distance to each.
Yutorelo Yamaga
Hirayama Onsen Hotaru no Nagaya
Hirayama Onsen Okuyamaga Onsen Ryokan
Yamaga Hirayama Onsen Ryokan Kazokuyu Imamura
Ueki Onsen Ryokan Matsunoyu
Ueki Onsen Japanese-style Ryokan Takanoya
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Travel tips
Regular Yamaga Toro Dance performances start at 10:30 a.m. on Mondays and Thursdays, and the dates change from month to month. The tour takes about 40 to 45 minutes, so it is easy to fit into a set time slot. If you drive, you can use the Onsen Plaza Yamaga parking lot, and if you show your parking ticket at the Yachiyoza reception desk, they will give you a service coupon.
Best season
Yachiyoza is a place you tour indoors. For the Yamaga area as a whole, spring and autumn are recommended for their mild weather. In summer the town comes alive with the Yamaga Lantern Festival, and kids can enjoy the magical sight of the lanterns. Winter is the season when the warmth of the hot springs feels best. Crowds and weather change from year to year, so please treat this as a rough guide.
Getting there
From Kumamoto Sakuramachi Bus Terminal, Tamana Station, or Shin-Tamana Station, take a Kyushu Sanko Bus bound for Yamaga Onsen and get off at "Yamaga Onsen (Yachiyoza Iriguchi)," then walk 4 minutes. By car, it is 12 km from Ueki IC and 9.5 km from Kikusui IC on the Kyushu Expressway.
Access and basic information
| location_onAddress | 1499 Yamaga, Yamaga City, Kumamoto Prefecture |
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| trainNearest station | 4-minute walk from the "Yamaga Onsen (Yachiyoza Iriguchi)" bus stop |
| local_parkingParking | Yachiyoza parking lot: 10 spaces, free, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (not available during performance periods) |
| callPhone | 0968-44-4004 |
| languageOfficial site | https://yamaga-tanbou.jp/yachiyoza/ |
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FAQ
How long does a visit take?
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The guided tour of Yachiyoza and Yume Kogura takes about 40 to 45 minutes. Staff explain things as they lead you around, and you can book for anyone from a single visitor to a large group.
Can I visit in a wheelchair?
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Wheelchair spaces are provided. The auditorium also has chair seats on the first and second floors.
Is there parking?
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The Yachiyoza parking lot is free, with 10 spaces, and is open from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. It cannot be used during performance periods. There is also the Yamaga city center tourist parking lot (Buzen Kaido Parking Lot), which is free and has 177 spaces.
Are there family-friendly hotels nearby?
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Yutorelo Yamaga, about 0.8 km away, lets young children sleep free when sharing a bed with parents, and offers a diaper trash bin and baby bathtub rental. There are 6 family-friendly accommodations within 15 km.