49 Honmachi, Ichinohe, Ninohe District, Iwate Prefecture
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Cost per person
¥1,500
Discover the Bandai-kan Movie Theater, a nationally registered tangible cultural property with over a century of history, originally established in 1909. Once a bustling hub during the golden age of cinema in the 1950s, this theater still hosts events and screenings, offering a nostalgic glimpse into the Showa era. Located in Ichinohe, Iwate Prefecture, a 15-minute walk from Ichinohe Station on the IGR Iwate Galaxy Railway, the Bandai-kan provides a unique cultural experience. Check their Facebook page for event schedules and opening times. Note that interior tours may not always be available.
Barrier-free facilities: Wheelchair-accessible toilet, wheelchair-accessible slope. Built in 1956, renovated December 4, 2008. Capacity: 188 seats (84 fixed seats + 56 movable seats on the 1st floor, 48 fixed seats on the 2nd floor). Structure: 2-story wooden building (roof truss construction). Total floor area: 548.61 square meters (1st floor: 374.30 square meters, 2nd floor: 174.31 square meters)