Nippon Kan Theatre holds up to 463 guests, as set by the Seattle Fire Marshal. For seated dinners we comfortably host around 300 guests at rounds, and for standing receptions or theatre-style seating we can accommodate the full capacity. Your floor plan consult will confirm the right layout for your guest count.

Yes. Every rental includes access to up to 32 spaces in our private rear parking lot. The lot is shared with other authorized permit holders and is first come, first served, so we recommend sharing nearby parking options with your guests as well. A loading ramp from the lot leads straight to the stage for vendor load-in.

Yes. Secure WiFi is included with every rental for you, your guests, and your vendors.

Start with our inquiry form, then schedule a tour to see the space.

Once you’re ready, we’ll send a proposal and contract. Your date is reserved when the contract is signed and the 30% booking deposit is paid.

The remaining balance is due 30 days before your event, with monthly payments available for bookings made more than six weeks out.

Yes. All clients must carry event liability insurance with minimum limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, naming Kobe Park Events, LLC as additional insured.

Proof of coverage is due seven days before your event. Single-day event policies are affordable and easy to purchase online, and we’re happy to point you in the right direction.

Every rental is a full day, 11am to 11pm, with exclusive use of the venue. Guests must be out by 10pm, and the final hour is reserved for cleanup and load-out. We don’t offer hourly or half-day rentals.

Additional hours past 11pm are available, subject to approval and staff availability.

Your rental starts at 11am, which gives most events plenty of setup time. If you need earlier access, let us know in advance and we’ll do our best to accommodate it with coordination from our team. Unused time is not refunded, so plan your timeline to make the most of the full day.

Our team sets up and tears down all in-house tables and chairs according to your finalized floor plan, so the room is ready when you arrive. We don’t hang, place, or remove decor. For that, bring your planner, coordinator, or a friend with a good eye.

Only free-standing decor is permitted; nails, tape, adhesives, confetti, glitter, and open flames are not allowed.

Yes, and they’re included at no cost. Our inventory includes 28 60-inch round tables, 7 6-foot rectangle tables, 8 high-top cocktail tables, 300+ white folding chairs, and 100 black folding chairs.

No. Linens, tableware, glassware, and place settings are not included. Most clients rent these through their caterer or a rental company, and our preferred vendor list includes trusted options. Our Venue Concierge service can also source and coordinate rentals for you.

Yes, subject to availability. Rehearsals, sound checks, and other additional days are priced at half the rental rate for your event day. Let us know early so we can hold the time.

Nippon Kan is a historic 1909 building, and accessibility is limited in some areas. We can’t guarantee full ADA compliance, so please reach out to discuss your guests’ specific needs before booking. We’ll walk you through what’s accessible and help you plan accordingly.

Catering

Bar service

Linens and tableware

Decor

Day-of coordinator

An AV technician is required for anything beyond basic use of the house system and is an add-on at $75 per hour with a four-hour minimum.

Event assistants are required for events over 50 guests and billed at $25 per hour, and additional security beyond the included guard is $75 per hour.

Parking attendants and full production or livestream support are quoted separately

No. A venue representative is on-site throughout your event to oversee the building, guest flow, restrooms, and resets, but they are not an event planner. Every client must appoint their own day-of coordinator who manages the timeline, vendors, and your guests.

Yes. Nippon Kan is an open-vendor venue. All vendors must be licensed and carry general liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate naming Kobe Park Events, LLC as additional insured. Bartenders must hold a Washington State liquor license and liquor liability coverage. Documentation is due seven days before your event. Our preferred vendor list is available if you’d like a head start.

Yes. A private loft is included with your rental and works well as a getting-ready suite, green room, VIP lounge, or staff room.

We don’t provide in-house catering, but we’ll connect you with our preferred caterers, all of whom know the space well. You’re also welcome to bring your own licensed and insured caterer. A kitchenette is available now, with a commercial kitchen arriving in January 2027. Alcohol must be served by a licensed bartending service.

Book a tour time that works for you here: https://nipponkantheatre.hbportal.co/schedule/68f67c97485cc5c9002e498470.

Tours typically run 30 minutes, and we’re glad to answer questions about your event while you’re here.