Naha Okinawa Play Multilingual Guide Appreciation

Even on a rainy day in Naha, enjoy about 60 minutes indoors. It's a 3-minute walk from Kenchomae Station, allowing you to enter without getting wet. On the afternoon of your departure, it's about 12 minutes from Kenchomae Station to Naha Airport via the Yui Rail.

Okinawa Shibai is a popular performing art of Okinawa that has been cherished as people's greatest entertainment before the spread of television and movies. Loved by the common people for about 140 years, the stories are easy to understand, the characters possess a certain charm, and even first-time viewers are naturally drawn in. Set to the melodies and songs of the sanshin, dances and humorous plays unfold one after another, creating a delightful moment where you will find yourself laughing out loud before you know it. Performed by actors recognized as prefectural intangible cultural assets and those performing on the stage of the National Theatre Okinawa. Includes live music.

[Performance Schedule]

• Performance Dates: Wednesday, November 18, 2026; Thursday, December 17, 2026; Friday, January 15, 2027; Wednesday, February 17, 2027; Thursday, March 25, 2027
• Once daily from 14:30 to 15:30 (Doors open at 14:00)
• Okinawa Shibai is a regular monthly performance.
• Performances are held only on the dates and times listed above. When purchasing tickets, please select the above dates and times on the calendar.