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Namba Grand Kagetsu なんばグランド花月
Yoshimoto Kogyo's flagship comedy theatre, the temple of Osaka manzai and slapstick shinkigeki, with shows daily and the Yoshimoto shop and food stalls downstairs.
HoursShows usually from late morning; varies
Price1F seat: ¥4,700
2F seat: ¥4,200
2F seat: ¥4,200
Getting thereNamba Station, 5 min
Time needed2.5 hours
Best timeWeekend matinees
Address11-6 Namba Sennichimae, Chuo-ku, Osaka
Websitengk.yoshimoto.co.jp
About
Osaka is Japan's comedy capital, and NGK is its headquarters. Daily programmes mix rapid-fire manzai duos and rakugo with an hour-long Yoshimoto Shinkigeki slapstick play. Even without Japanese, the timing, physical gags and audience energy are infectious. Downstairs, the Yoshimoto souvenir shop and the Yoshimoto Kogyo building lobby are fun to browse.
Highlights
- Japan's most famous comedy theatre
- Manzai, rakugo and Shinkigeki slapstick daily
- Big-name comedians from TV
- Yoshimoto merchandise shop
Tips
- Shinkigeki is mostly physical comedy and easiest to enjoy without Japanese
- Book via Yoshimoto's ticket site; weekends sell out
- Arrive 30 minutes early to explore the shops
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