Asakusa Engei Hall, Traditional comedy theater in Asakusa, Japan
The Asakusa Engei Hall contains two floors with 340 seats, offering performances of Japanese comedic arts throughout the entire year without any closure days.
Established in 1964 during the Tokyo Olympics period, the venue moved to the first floor of its building in 1971 after gaining recognition.
The theater presents daily shows of rakugo storytelling, manzai comedy duos, magic performances, and traditional Japanese entertainment forms known as yose.
Located 10 minutes from Asakusa Station, the theater offers shows from noon to 16:30 and 16:40 to 21:00, with tickets ranging from 1,500 to 3,000 yen.
Visitors can view a display board outside featuring photographs and names of current and upcoming performers for both afternoon and evening performances.
Location: Asakusa
Official opening: 1964
Website: https://asakusaengei.com
GPS coordinates: 35.71350,139.79303
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:53
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