Rohm Theatre Kyoto
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Rohm Theatre Kyoto, officially known as Kyoto Kaikan, is a concert hall and performance venue located in Kyoto, Japan. The main hall was first opened in 1960 and seated 2,005 patrons. The facility closed in 2012 and was redeveloped over a four-year period, reopening in January 2016. As well as the main concert hall, the facility also has two additional performance spaces seating 700 and 200 guests.
Former names
Kyoto KaikanOwnerCity of Kyoto
Seating type
Reservedロームシアター京都 | |
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Former names | Kyoto Kaikan |
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| Address | 13 Okazakisaishoji-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 606-8342 Japan |
| Owner | City of Kyoto |
Seating type | Reserved |
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| Type | Concert hall |
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| Construction | |
| Opened | 29 April 1960 |
| Renovated | 2012–2016 |
| Architect | Kunio Maekawa |
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| rohmtheatrekyoto | |
Kyoto-based Rohm semiconductor saved the landmark post-modernist building from possible demolition by granting ¥5.25 billion towards the cost of refurbishment. In recognition of this contribution, Rohm received naming rights to the building.[1]
