Asakusa France-za Engeijo Toyokan

A 10 minute walk from Asakusa Station. The Asakusa France-za Engeijo Toyokan is a performing arts theater in Asakusa-koen Rokku. Known simply as the Toyokan, the theater is famous as the place where comedian, actor, and director Beat Takeshi got his start. Today, the theater primarily holds variety shows of manzai and mandan comedy, while its sister theater in the same building, the Asakusa Engei Hall, is used mainly for traditional rakugo comedic storytelling; together, they carry on a history of comedy culture in the Asakusa area. Performances are conducted 365 days a year, ensuring you can enjoy a performance any day the mood strikes you. An afternoon performance is held daily from 12:00 p.m.; consisting of 15 to 20 groups of performers and comedians, a new group is sure to come on before you ever get bored with the current one.

Spot details

Address: Tokyo Taitou-ku Asakusa 1-43- 124 F In front of the Asakusa 6-ku police box (entrance to the Asakusa entertainment hall on the right) Map
Area: Asakusa Area
Phone: 0338416631
Hours: 12:00-17:00
Closed: open everyday
Fees: [Admission feeFriday] 2,500yen
*3,000yen for special shows
Parking Lot: Not available
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Not available
Average budget: [Lunch] 1,001-3,000yen
Estimated stay time: 120 minutes or more