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Biwako Hall

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Sing, dance and play on the scenic shores of Lake Biwa - Biwako Hall is an arts center fully equipped to provide exciting experiences of top class performing arts. From the land of fresh water, the wings of arts spread free to fly into the future.

Opera, ballet, musicals and classical concerts - a kaleidoscope of performing arts is staged in the Main Theatre. Once the curtain rises, the performers and the audience join in a celebration of arts.

Biwako Hall Outside Lake-View Plaza Entrance Lobby Illuminated Biwako Hall The Foyers

Outline

Location 15-1 Uchidehama, Otsu-shi, Shiga 520-0806 Japan
Site area 20,000m2
Layout Four stories above ground and two below
Structure Mostly steel-framed reinforced concrete
Building area 13,960.05m2
Floor area 29,264.25m2
Outline of halls Main Theatre ：Seating for 1,848 seats（including 4 wheelchair seats; total 16 wheelchair spaces available）
Theatre ：Seating for 804（including 4 wheelchair seats; total 10 wheelchair spaces available）
Ensemble Hall：Seating for 323（total 9 wheelchair spaces available）
Other facilities Rehearsal room／3 practice rooms／performing arts information booth
restaurant／cafe／cloakroom／parking lot (temporary)
Constructed March 13, 1995 - March 12, 1998 (36 months)
Scheduled opening September 5, 1998

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