[First "Naka no Shibai" theatre opened 1652. Destroyed by fire and rebuilt twice in the 19th century. Demolished and rebuilt 1934. Destroyed by bombs in 1945.]

Last theatre built 1948. Used for Kabuki performances. 1200 seats. Closed 1999. Destroyed by a fire following a gas explosion in September 2002. Remains demolished in favour of an office block.

Links: kabuki21.com, Wikipedia