Hyogo Performing Arts Center

The Center was opened in 2005 to mark the ten-year anniversary of the Great Hanshin earthquake which largely devastated Nishinomiya and the surrounding cities.

In an effort to offset the Center's carbon footprint, the building's roof contains solar panels and a garden.

The HPAC features state of the art audio electronic systems produced by d&b audiotechnik and L'Acoustics.

Seating up to 2001 audience members, the Grand Hall (大ホール) is used for orchestral, ballet and opera performances.

For opera and ballet performances, the rear shell of the stage can be removed to access the halls abundant fly-space and wings.