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Tokyo Asakusa: Guided Japanese Taishu Engeki Cabaret Show

By 有限会社篠原演劇企画
9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
Free cancellation available
Price is RM 137 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h
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  • Instant confirmation

Overview

  • Immerse yourself in the world of local Japanese performing arts
  • Experience a unique form of Japanese entertainment
  • Enjoy a cabaret show and take commemorative photos of/with the performers.
  • Witness the elegance of traditional and trendy Japanese costumes + sword skills
  • Discover the history of Asakusa Mokubakan, a theater with a rich cultural legacy

Activity location

    • Tokyo
    • Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • 日本、〒111-0032 東京都台東区浅草２丁目７−５ 浅草木馬館大衆劇場 | Make sure the Google Maps Location is saying "Asakusa Mokubakan", as there is another Theater located at the same address. The entrance is located on the street corner, with a staircase leading directly upstairs. You will find a receptionist wearing a black T-shirt waiting for you upstairs on the 2nd floor.
    • Taito City, Tokyo, Japan

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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Asakusa: Guided Japanese Taishu Engeki Cabaret Show

  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English

All listed benefits included + guides' explanation and assistance. Recommended for first-time visitors and everyone new to Japanese theater

Language options: English
Starting time: 19:00
Price details
RM 137.26 x 1 AdultRM 137.26
Total
Price is RM 137.26

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Ticket for 1 full cabaret performance (up to 90 minutes)
  • Inclusions
    Short explanation of the show by English-speaking theater staff (Guide program only)
  • Inclusions
    1 canned drink (Guide program only)
  • Inclusions
    Interactive tipping experience during the performance (Guide program only)
  • Inclusions
    Only if available: Special video-taking permission during the show (Guide program only)
  • Inclusions
    Photo opportunity of/with the performers

Know before you book

    • Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs, Flash photography, Nudity, Pets, Red wine, Smoking indoors
    • Not suitable for: Babies under 1 year, Children under 10 years, People with epilepsy, People with respiratory issues, Wheelchair users

What you can expect

  • Step into the world of local Japanese entertainment at Asakusa Mokubakan, where history, music, and drama come alive on stage. Located in the heart of Asakusa, this small local theater has been delighting audiences for over a century with its dynamic performances.

    Originally founded in the Meiji era, our theater survived wars and became the last Taishu Engeki theater in Tokyo. Today, it continues its legacy as a beloved home of Taishu Engeki, offering visitors a rare chance to experience a living cultural tradition.

    Taishu Engeki is performed by traveling actor troupes who train from a young age and live like family. Their passion shines through every performance, creating shows filled with emotion, humor, and heart.

    One of the theater’s greatest charms is its intimate atmosphere. Performers tend to come down from the stage and walk among the audience to interact and connect with guests, during their performances!

    Enjoy a show, where artists perform to both traditional and modern music, and wear eyecatching costumes as onnagata (female impersonators). Graceful fan performances and thrilling sword artistry make the show exciting, even if you don’t speak Japanese.

    With new performances every day, 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.

    Performance Schedule (2 shows every day):
    ･1st Show: Meet at 1:30 pm / Show starts at ~2:00 pm
    ･2nd Show: Meet at 7:00 pm / Show starts at ~7:30 pm
    Please note that show start times may change depending on the troupe

Location

Activity location

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    • Tokyo
    • Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • 日本、〒111-0032 東京都台東区浅草２丁目７−５ 浅草木馬館大衆劇場 | Make sure the Google Maps Location is saying "Asakusa Mokubakan", as there is another Theater located at the same address. The entrance is located on the street corner, with a staircase leading directly upstairs. You will find a receptionist wearing a black T-shirt waiting for you upstairs on the 2nd floor.
    • Taito City, Tokyo, Japan
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • 日本、〒111-0032 東京都台東区浅草２丁目７−５ 浅草木馬館大衆劇場 | Make sure the Google Maps Location is saying "Asakusa Mokubakan", as there is another Theater located at the same address. The entrance is located on the street corner, with a staircase leading directly upstairs. You will find a receptionist wearing a black T-shirt waiting for you upstairs on the 2nd floor.
    • Taito City, Tokyo, Japan