Royal Theater, Movie theater in Hinode-cho, Gifu, Japan
The Royal Theater is located on the fourth floor of Royal Building and operates a single screen venue with 298 seats for film screenings. Access to the upper level requires climbing stairs, as the escalator stops at the third floor.
The building originally opened as Engiza in 1926, was renamed Seiun-kan in 1948, and became Gifu Toei Theater in 1955 before receiving its current name. These successive transformations reflect how the venue adapted to different entertainment operators over the decades.
The theater regularly screens classic films from the Showa period at a standard price of 600 yen, keeping Japanese cinema history alive for audiences. Visitors experience how people watched movies in earlier decades through these regular film selections.
Visitors should be prepared to use stairs, as elevator service ends at the third floor with no additional lifts available. It is wise to wear comfortable shoes and allow extra time for climbing to reach the viewing area.
The venue continues to operate 35mm projectors with Dolby surround sound, while most Japanese cinemas have switched to DLP technology. This choice preserves a traditional film experience that has become rare in the region.
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