ASAKUSA ENGEI HALL

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This is a theater that conducts performance of rakugo (Japanese comedic storytelling) year-round. In addition to rakugo, there are also programs that include manzai (two-person comedy acts), skits and imitations. After opening in 1964, it gained popularity as a hall for comedy and famous artists such as Kinichi Hagimoto, “Beat” Takeshi and Kiyoshi Atsumi often performed there. Although there is a daytime part and a night-time part, there is no restriction on choosing one or the other so visitors can watch for the entire day. There is also a shop that sells bento lunch boxes, drinks and other merchandise. Tickets are only available for purchase on the day of the show.

Spot details

Address: Tokyo Taitou-ku Asakusa 1-43-12 Map
Area: Asakusa Area
Phone: 0338416545
Hours: [Daytime section] 11:40-16:30
[Evenings section] 16:40-21:00
*excluding special shows
Closed: open everyday
Fees: [Ticket fee] Adults 3,000 yen, Students 2,500 yen, Children 1,500 yen
*Special performances excluded
Parking Lot: Not available
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available (Smoking space available outside the entrance)
Wi-Fi: Not available
Note: Temporary suspension:Closed until May 31, 2020 (Information as of May 7, 2020)
* Information may be changed, so be sure to check the official information.
Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day: Yes
Average budget: [Lunch] 3,001-5,000 yen
[Night] 1,001-3,000 yen
Note:Night discount available
Estimated stay time: 120 minutes or more
Wheelchair accessible: Yes (wheelchair accessible toilet available)
Infant friendly: Not available
Pet friendly: Not available

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Review

Amazing cultural and traditional experience

Reviewed : 2019.06.15

Asakusa Engei Hall is a theatre where an actor perform alone on stage telling comic stories in japanese so it helps if you know the language but even if you don’t, you may enjoy the environment and...
Very entertaining

Reviewed : 2019.05.08

For those people, who want to enrich their japanese and blend into japanese culture this is a must visit hall. I was entertained from storytelling, papercutting, intstrumental to magical...
Owls

Reviewed : 2018.06.19

Great shopping little mall for that little more special pressie. Found a beautiful shop that sells headpins with cherry blossoms on them. And of cos a lovely little shop full of owls is a must see.