Address: 1-12-10, Nippon-Bashi, Chuo-ku, Osaka

National Bunraku Theater

The art of bunraku puppetry dates back more than 300 years, and it reached its peak in Osaka in the 1740s. If you’re interested in seeing a Bunraku puppet show while in Japan, Osaka’s National Bunraku Theater is arguably the best place to do so. These playful performances often bring to life stories from traditional samurai dramas.