Shows & Entertainment · Ueno

Suzumoto Engeijo 鈴本演芸場

One of Tokyo's oldest yose variety halls, staging rakugo comic storytelling plus magic, juggling and manzai every afternoon and evening.

HoursDay show 12:30-16:00 (doors 12:00); evening show 17:00-20:15 (doors 16:30)

ClosedOpen daily; the 31st of a month is a special event

PriceAdult: ¥3,500
Student (junior high to age 30): ¥2,500
Child (elementary school): ¥1,500

Getting thereUeno-hirokoji Station (Ginza Line), exit A3, 1 min; Okachimachi Station (JR), north exit, 5 min

Time needed3.5 hours (you can leave between acts)

Best timeThe evening show, when the headline storyteller (tori) closes the programme

Address2-7-12 Ueno, Taito, Tokyo 110-0005

Websiterakugo.or.jp

About

Suzumoto traces its history to the 1850s and features performers of the Rakugo Kyokai storytellers' association. Programmes change every ten days and alternate rakugo storytellers with iromono acts such as paper cutting, magic and comic duos. Seats are comfortable theatre chairs and you may eat and drink during the show.

Highlights

Traditional rakugo comic monologues by top storytellers
Iromono variety acts between stories
Programmes change every ten days
Food and drinks allowed in your seat

Tips

Performances are in Japanese; the visual variety acts are easiest to enjoy without the language
Tickets are sold from opening time on the day; no advance sales for regular shows
Arrive at doors-open for a good seat on weekends

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