Ikebukuro Eğlence Salonu, Traditional entertainment hall in Ikebukuro, Japan
The Ikebukuro Eğlence Salonu is an underground performance hall with 92 seats arranged closely together to create an intimate setting for shows. The compact space brings the stage and audience close in a way that suits traditional Japanese theater experiences.
The venue was founded in 1951 as Japan rebuilt after World War Two. Major renovations between 1990 and 1993 updated its infrastructure and shaped it into the focused performance space it remains today.
The venue showcases rakugo storytelling and manzai comedy, two traditional Japanese performance arts that rotate through different artists throughout the year. Visitors witness these living art forms as they continue to engage local audiences in the way they have for decades.
The hall sits three minutes' walk from Ikebukuro Station's west exit and is easy to find. Opening hours run from noon to 8:30 p.m., allowing visitors to plan their visit around the show schedule.
During the first 20 days of each month, a single ticket lets you watch multiple shows throughout the day. This arrangement allows visitors to explore different artists and performances back to back without additional cost.
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