Takada Sekai-kan
高田世界館Watch a film at one of Japan’s oldest cinemas, whose charming architecture has been preserved for over 110 years.
Takada Sekai-kan is the oldest still-running cinema in Japan. Originally opened as a playhouse in 1911, it was revamped into a cinema five years later and continues to screen films today.
The antique Western-style building, with its beautiful white walls and arched windows, is registered as both a National Tangible Cultural Property and a Heritage of Industrial Modernization. Inside, visitors can view the original columns, ceiling decorations, and the projection room, all retaining the retro charm of the time it was built.
Along with movie screenings, the theater uses its stage for concerts and other events. Guests can also take guided tours between films.
Come and immerse yourself in the nostalgia of early 20th-century Japan!
General Information
| Address | 新潟県上越市本町6丁目4-21 |
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| Directions | Approx. 10 min. walk from Takada Station (Echigo Tokimeki Railway, Myoko Haneuma Line). Approx. 10 min. drive from the Joetsu Takada IC on the Joshinetsu Expressway. |
| Car Park | 20 cars |
| Opening Times | Phone hours: 9:00 am – 8:00 pm (closed on Tuesdays) |
| Prices | Cinema tour: 500 yen per person. *300 yen if you are also watching a movie. |
Contact
| Name | Takada Sekai-kan |
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| Telephone Number | 025-520-7626 |
| Fax Number | 025-520-7443 |
| E-mail address | info＠takadasekaikan.com |
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