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Suzumoto Engeijo
Enjoy traditional Yose entertainment at this historic theater with a legacy spanning over 160 years.
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Suzumoto Engeijo is one of Tokyo's historic rakugo theaters, originating in 1857 (the Ansei Era) as a storytelling venue known as "Gundanzeki Honmokutei." Today, it continues its tradition by regularly showcasing diverse performances centered around rakugo (traditional Japanese comedic storytelling), alongside other varieties of entertainment including manzai (comedy duos), juggling, paper-cutting, magic shows, impressions, spinning tops, and musical comedy.
Programs rotate every ten days: the first ten days of the month (Kamiseki), the middle ten (Nakaseki), and the final ten (Shimoseki). On months with 31 days, special performances such as solo shows are held.
The theater seats 285 guests with open seating (except during special events). Visitors can relax and enjoy an entire half-day of traditional performances or simply watch their favorite acts. Entry and exit are generally flexible, provided it does not disturb ongoing performances.
The second floor features a dining corner where guests can enjoy their own food, snacks, and soft drinks while watching live performances via monitors.
Highlights
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Japan's oldest surviving Yose theater, boasting over 160 years of history.
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Offers a variety of performances centered on Rakugo storytelling and other traditional arts.
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Tickets are generally sold on the day of the show with open seating.
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Choose any seat and leisurely enjoy the performances.
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Experience traditional entertainment at this historic theater dating back to the late Edo period.
Official FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.
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Can you provide services in foreign languages? (If so, please also inform us of the supported languages)
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Not available
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Is it possible to re-enter the premises?
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Yes, it is.
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Is free WiFi available in the facility?
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Not available.
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Are coin lockers available?
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No, but larger items can be checked at the 1st-floor ticket counter.
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Details
- Name in Japanese
- 鈴本演芸場
- Postal Code
- 110-0005
- Address
- 2-7-12 Ueno, Taito-ku, Tokyo
- Telephone
- 03-3834-5906
- Closed
- Mondays *Subject to change.
- Business Hours
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Afternoon Performances: 12:30pm - 4:00 pm (Doors open at 12 p.m.)
Evening Performances: 5:00pm - 8:15 pm (Doors open at 4:30 p.m.) - Admission
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Adults: 3,500yen
Students: 2,500yen
Elementary School Students: 1,500yen
Children younger than elementary-school age not admitted. - Access
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(1) About a 5-minute walk from JR Okachimachi Station (North Exit)
(2) About a 1-minute walk from Tokyo Metro Ginza Line Ueno-Hirokoji Station (Exit A3) - Credit Cards
- Not accepted
- Official Website
- Official Website (Japanese)