This two-story traditional theater was built in the city of Uchiko in 1916 as a venue for Kabuki and Bunraku (Japanese puppetry). It was saved from demolition and restored in 1985 thanks to the efforts of the local community, and remains in active use today. Volunteer guides show visitors around the theater, explaining its history and pointing out interesting features such as its trapdoors and rotating stage. Explore the backstage and underground areas, stand on the center stage and imagine yourself a Kabuki star, or simply sit in the audience seats and take in the beautiful architecture. Uchiko-za seats a maximum of 650 people and hosts around 60 performances a year, no longer limited to Kabuki and Bunraku.