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A group of people in a traditional Japanese setting with tatami mats and a stage. 1
A person with raised arms in a dimly lit room. 2
Two people, one in traditional attire and the other in casual clothing, standing in a room with a patterned wall. 3
A person playing a traditional stringed instrument, dressed in a light blue kimono, with a red cushion on a table in the background. 4
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By Tanimachi Aloha
Free cancellation available
Price is RM 101 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

    • Immerse yourself in the world of English Rakugo, Japan’s comic storytelling
    • Learn the art of Rakugo with a hands-on workshop in the heart of Dotonbori
    • Experience the powerful rhythms of the Tsugaru Shamisen in a live performance
    • Enjoy a unique blend of humor, music, and history in a historic theater
    • Discover the vibrant atmosphere of Dotonbori, Osaka’s entertainment hub

Activity location

    • Osaka
    • Osaka, Osaka, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • 日本、〒542-0071 大阪府大阪市中央区道頓堀１丁目１−６ | At the front of the theater are the faces of Joruri puppets and Kabuki puppets.
    • Osaka, Osaka, Japan

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Dotonbori：Namikiza Experience The Rakugo Show

  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m
    1h 30m
  • English
Starting time: 19:30
Price details
RM 100.57 x 1 AdultRM 100.57
Total
Price is RM 100.57
Until Mon, 7 Sept

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    English Rakugo performance
  • Inclusions
    English Rakugo workshop
  • Inclusions
    Tsugaru Shamisen performance

Know before you book

    • Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs, Baby carriages, Baby strollers, Flash photography, Hats, Headphones, Making fire, Making noise, Pets (assistance dogs allowed), Video recording, Weapons or sharp objects
    • Not suitable for: Babies under 1 year

What you can expect

  • Step into Namikiza Theater, a historic stage in Osaka’s Dotonbori, once the beating heart of Japan’s entertainment scene. Experience the unique charm of English Rakugo—Japan’s traditional comic storytelling—performed in a way that international audiences can fully enjoy.

    Watch skilled performers bring vivid characters and humorous tales to life, then take part yourself in a hands-on English Rakugo workshop. Learn how to use timing, gestures, and a fan to tell your own short story.

    Enjoy a powerful Tsugaru Shamisen performance, where the driving rhythms and soulful melodies of this three-stringed instrument fill the theater. Surrounded by the vibrant atmosphere of Dotonbori, this is more than a show—it’s a journey into Japan’s cultural heart, blending humor, music, and history into an unforgettable afternoon or evening.

Location

Activity location

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    • Osaka
    • Osaka, Osaka, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • 日本、〒542-0071 大阪府大阪市中央区道頓堀１丁目１−６ | At the front of the theater are the faces of Joruri puppets and Kabuki puppets.
    • Osaka, Osaka, Japan