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By Asakusa Mokubakan Taishu Engeki Theater

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Free cancellation available
Price is $21 per adult
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 30m
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  • Skip the line
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Activity location

  • Asakusa Mokubakan Taishu Engeki Theater
    • 2 Chome-17-6 Nakajujo
    • 114-0032, Asakusa, Tokyo Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Asakusa Mokubakan Taishu Engeki Theater
    • 2 Chome-17-6 Nakajujo
    • 114-0032, Asakusa, Tokyo Prefecture, Japan

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Admission only Ticket

  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m
    1h 30m
  • English

Entry Ticket only: (Doors open ~1:30/~7 pm; show starts approximately between 1:45-2:00 pm / 7:15-7:30 pm)

Language options: English
Price details
$21.04 x 2 Youths$42.08
Total
Price is $42.08

Guided Japanese Cabaret Show (Taishu Engeki)

  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m
    1h 30m
  • English

Guide + benefits included: Recommended for first time visitors and everyone new to japanese theater.

Language options: English
Price details
$35.06 x 2 Youths$70.12
Total
Price is $70.12

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Ticket for 1 full cabaret performance (up to 90 minutes)
  • Inclusions
    Interactive tipping experience (Guided program only)
  • Inclusions
    Only if available: Special video-taking permission (Guide program only)
  • Inclusions
    Photo opportunity of/with the performers
  • Inclusions
    Small gift (Guided program only)
  • Inclusions
    1 canned/bottled drink (Guided program only)
  • Exclusions
    Cash to participate in tipping tradition

Know before you book

    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Not suitable for travellers with Epilepsy
    • Not suitable for infants
    • Not recommended for travellers sensitive to loud noise
    • Not recommended for children under 10 years old

What you can expect

  • Experience the charm of local Japanese performing arts in Asakusa, Tokyo. Enjoy a culturally niche live show with over 100 years of history. A fun, local cultural experience you won’t forget!

    Step into the world of Japanese entertainment at Asakusa Mokubakan, where history, music, and modern trends come alive on stage. Founded in the Meiji era, Asakusa Mokubakan has survived wars and decades of change to become Tokyo’s last Taishu Engeki theater. Today, it continues to be a beloved home for Taishu Engeki, offering visitors a rare chance to experience this form of Japanese entertainment firsthand.

    Enjoy a show where traditional Japanese and modern elements come together in a lively and entertaining performance.

    With new performances changing daily, every visit offers something fresh and unforgettable. Whether it’s your first time in Japan or your tenth, the Asakusa Mokubakan promises a unique cultural experience you won’t find anywhere else!

Activity itinerary

Asakusa Mokubakan Taishu Engeki Theater

  • Admission ticket included
- Experience the charm of local Japanese entertainment through a culturally niche live show with over 100 years of history. - Performance Schedule: **Performance Schedule (2 shows every day):** ･1st Show: Explanation (Guided Tickets) starts 1:15 pm / Show starts at ~1:45 pm* ･2nd Show: Explanation (Guided Tickets) starts 6:45 pm / Show starts at ~7:15 pm* * One of the unique aspects of Taishū Engeki is that the performance changes completely each day, so the show itself may occasionally start up to 15 minutes earlier or later. *For Admission-only ticket customers attending the show in October, we recommend arriving 15 minutes early to not miss the beginning of the show. - Enjoy a live show where history, music, and drama come alive on stage. - View a dynamic, one-of-a-kind show in an intimate local theater - Witness the elegance of traditional and trendy Japanese costumes, sword handling, music, and dance

Location

Activity location

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    Asakusa Mokubakan Taishu Engeki Theater
    • 2 Chome-17-6 Nakajujo
    • 114-0032, Asakusa, Tokyo Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Asakusa Mokubakan Taishu Engeki Theater
    • 2 Chome-17-6 Nakajujo
    • 114-0032, Asakusa, Tokyo Prefecture, Japan