Bunkamura
Bunkamura is Tokyo’s theatre and concert hall complex situated in Shibuya. Owned by the Tokyu department store chain Bunkamura is situated next door to Shibuya’s Tokyu store.
Bunkamura comprises 4 theatres and a museum of art in one architecturally designed complex that is said to be styled after the flowing lines of a classic sailing ship.
The largest theatre in Bunkamura is Orchid Hall, a large “shoe-box” style hall set out with the 20 metre high ceiling and the towering vertical walls that cork together to make the best of any performance especially classical music, opera and ballet.
Theatre Cocoon is Bunkamura’s second largest theatre designed to suit musical dramas, concerts and contemporary dance.
Also in Bunkamura are two state-of-the-art cinema’s known as La Cinema 1 and 2 that focus on French film and special features.
Bunkamura also has a art space known as The Museum as well a small collections of shops and restaurants.
Bunkamura is worth a visit if in the Shibya area if not for a performance than to take in the beauty of this magnificent building. Bankamura is around 7 minuets walk from Shibuya station, take the Hachiko exit and walk north east up Bunkamura St.
For more info visit Bunkamura’s website:
