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Korakukan

Akita · · Craft Experiences

Japanese name: 康楽館

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Korakukan
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WHAT TO DOKorakukan

A wooden playhouse built in 1910. A place of entertainment for the mining town, where performances continue to this day.

WHEREAkita

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Overview

A wooden playhouse built in 1910. A place of entertainment for the mining town, where performances continue to this day.

Verification notes

Mining-town culture confirmed from official facility information.

Key facts

Field：Mining town, wooden theatre

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Information checked on: 2026-09-03

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