Hita Cinematheque Liberté

Hita Cinematheque Liberté is an independent cinema theater located in the historic city of Hita in Oita Prefecture, Kyushu. This intimate movie house serves as a cultural hub in a city that prospered as a direct controlled territory of the Shogunate during the 17th century. The cinema represents the modern cultural landscape of Hita, which has evolved from its historical significance as a merchant town into a contemporary destination that bridges tradition with current artistic expression.

The theater operates as a community-focused venue, offering both mainstream and independent films to local residents and visitors exploring the broader Hita region. Located in mid-way between Fukuoka, Oita and Kumamoto, Hita City serves as a well-known travelers' hub in Kyushu, making the cinema an accessible cultural stop for those touring the island.

Visitors can experience Japanese cinema culture in an authentic local setting, with screenings that often include both Japanese and international films. The theater features flexible programming with regular evening shows and special late-night screenings starting at 8:30 PM on weekends. The intimate venue provides a contrast to multiplex cinemas, offering a more personal movie-going experience that reflects the character of historic Hita.

General admission costs ¥1,800 for adults, with reduced prices of ¥1,000 for high school students and younger, and ¥1,300 for university students and seniors. The theater offers various discount options including Couple's Discount at ¥2,800 for two tickets, Thursday Liberté Day tickets at ¥1,300, and late-night show tickets at ¥1,500. Multiple membership options are available for frequent visitors, with the Vintage Membership at ¥12,000 providing significant savings for regular attendees.

The cinema is easily accessible as part of exploring Hita's other attractions, including the preserved Edo period (1603 to 1868) buildings along Hita Mameda Machi Shopping Street and the Attack on Titan Museum dedicated to Hajime Isayama, who hails from Hita City. Transportation to Hita is convenient from major Kyushu cities, with the city positioned strategically between three prefectural capitals.