Abstract
This thesis is a research report on the KOMPIRA OH-SHIBAI theatre which has been preserving the tradition of KAMIGATA THEATRE of the Edo period. KAMIGATA means the Kyoto-Osaka area. This theatre still remains at Kotohira-cho in Kagawa Prefecture which is the gate town of KOTOHIRA-GU Shrine. This thetre is the oldest authentic KABUKI theatre which is still existing and one of the few preserved constructions which were constructed in the Edo period. The town has been prosper with many worshippers for cermonies, memorial days market and lottery in the Shrine. People manted a theatre in the town and the theatre became the most popular building in the town and respected as the center of populace culture. This building wos constructed in the six year of Tempo (A. D. 1835) and is still maintained after a number of repairs until now. The author believes that this building is one of the most precious relics in the history of theatre construction and drama performance in Japan and the architectural study of the building is very important in the research of the origin and genealogy of KABUKI Theatre construction.
