The central seating block consists of over 1,300 rotating seats.
The facility was built as the second theater in the world to feature this specific 360-degree rotating stage technology.
The outer perimeter of the theater houses multiple stage sections that allow actors to perform in a sequence without traditional set changes.
The venue structure was designed to be temporary, with its lifecycle tied to the specific production contracts and site development timelines.
The rotating platform utilizes industrial-grade heavy-duty rollers and mechanical tracks to move the entire audience block.
IHI Stage Around Tokyo is a unique 360-degree rotating theater located in the Toyosu district. The audience sits on a circular stage in the center that rotates to face different sets arranged around the perimeter. This setup allows for seamless scene transitions without stage resets or curtains. The venue was constructed through a partnership between TBS and the Ambassador Theatre Group. It was designed to replicate the staging technology originally pioneered in Amsterdam. The venue's permanent operation concluded in 2023, after which the facility was slated for demolition as part of the redevelopment of the Toyosu area. As of July 2026, the venue has permanently ceased operations and is no longer accessible to the public.
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Since the venue is permanently closed, do not attempt to visit for performances.
Check official TBS archives if interested in the technical documentation of the rotating stage design.
Do not include this as an active stop in your Tokyo itinerary as the structure is closed and dismantled.
Permanently closed and decommissioned as of 2023.
