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City in Kansai, Japan
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Takarazuka (宝塚) is a city in Hyogo Prefecture, Japan.
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宝塚大劇場
The most famous and popular attraction in the city, this theater is home to the all-female Takarazuka Revue. The most famous actresses are the women who play male roles (男役 otoko-yaku), and it is for them that the theater is so popular. They make it quite easy to get lost in the story, forgetting that none of the men on stage are actually men. It is generally easy to get tickets at the door, but joining the queue at about 8am is recommended during weekends as shows are more likely to sell out on these days.
手塚治虫記念館
A museum dedicated to Osamu Tezuka (1928-89), the author of works such as Astro Boy and Kimba the White Lion, who became known as 'the god of manga' even within his own lifetime and is often considered the Japanese equivalent to Walt Disney, whose films were a major influence on him. He was born in nearby Toyonaka but spent much of his life in Takarazuka, often seeing the Takarazuka Revue with his mother in his childhood, and became an honorary citizen. The museum features information about his works, screenings, artwork, and personal life. Most information is in Japanese only.
A popular sandwich cafe among regular visitors, LeMans offers a wide range of homemade western-style sandwiches. Good place for lunch, but might be crowded with people between performances from the Takarazuka Revue theater. The main shop in Minamiguchi does takeaways and home delivery only; for those who want to eat in, there is a second shop on the 2nd floor of Hananomichi Cerca.
The oldest hotel to be run by Hankyū Hanshin Hotels, opened in 1926, and the official hotel of the Takarazuka Grand Theater. Moved to the current location in 2020. The hotel has a classical European feel similar to the Revue's many romantic plays. Some staff are able to speak some English and the service is good.
An affordable hotel catering mostly to people who visit the city for its Revue performances. Offers single, double and Japanese-style rooms.
An onsen hotel that offers hot spring bathing in the Takarazuka Hot Spring, which was discovered some 700 years ago.
ソリオ宝塚
A nice, small-town mall comprising a Hankyu department store, various speciality shops, cafes and restaurants. Good for getting daily goods or doing a little shopping when in the city.
The Takarazuka Revue's official gift shop. There are many other shops inside the theater complex. Aside from books, multimedia and items related to the Revue's performances, visitors can also find a wide range of special pastries, baked goods and sweets unique to the Revue and the city.
By train
Most passengers come in through Osaka, from where there are two competing lines:
By bus
JR Bus Kantō and West JR Bus run two overnight buses from Tokyo Station (Yaesu South Exit) and Shinjuku, taking 9 hours 15 minutes. Prices vary widely, from ¥4000 to ¥11,000.
Many of Takarazuka's main attractions, hotels and shops are located in the vicinity of the Hankyu Takarazuka Station and the Takarazuka Minamiguchi Station. Most of them are within walking distance.
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