This theater is one of seven theaters recognized officially by the shogunate in Edo period (1600-1868).
A present theater was rebuilt in 1929.
Externals are the styles in the Momoyama age.
In addition, only the inside was redecorated to the latest equipment in 1991.
In Kyoto, the Kaomise performance done between the end and the end of December of November every year is a routine occurrence.