ROHM Theatre Kyoto explained

ROHM Theatre Kyoto
Native Name:ロームシアター京都
Native Name Lang:ja
Former Names:Kyoto Kaikan
Logo Image:Logo of ROHM Theatre Kyoto, 2016.png
Pushpin Map:Japan#Japan Kyoto
Address:13 Okazakisaishoji-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 606-8342 Japan
Type:Concert hall
Renovated:2012–2016
Owner:City of Kyoto
Architect:Kunio Maekawa
Seating Type:Reserved

ROHM Theatre Kyoto, originally 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.

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]

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  1. News: Eglington. Mika. 'New' Kyoto theater promises a mighty arts boost. 4 April 2017. The Japan Times. 22 December 2015.