Cinefuku Daikokuza

Cinefuku Daikokuza was a theatre in Fukuyama that combined classical architectural style with modern projection equipment and comfortable seating areas for audiences. The building was fully set up to show films and provided viewers with proper facilities for their cinema experience.

The theatre opened in 1892 and became one of Japan's earliest venues for film screenings. After more than 120 years of continuous operation, it closed in 2014, ending a long chapter of traditional cinema in Fukuyama.

The theatre served as a central gathering place where people in Fukuyama enjoyed both Japanese and foreign films together. Multiple generations came here for entertainment, making it a beloved part of their everyday lives.

The theatre was located in a central area of Fukuyama and could be reached easily using public transport. Visitors could identify the building readily and found comfortable amenities for enjoying their film.

A film called Cinema Angel was made in 2012 that documented the final years of operation with interviews from staff and regular visitors. These recordings preserve personal memories of the place that might otherwise be forgotten.