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The Tokyo shortlist.
The 6 most popular kabuki & theater shows in Tokyo right now. Here is what each one costs, how long it takes, and who actually runs it, so you can pick the one worth a day and book it.
A 2-hour Japanese dance cabaret in Asakusa with a included drink, standout choreography, stylish costumes, and optional VIP photos with performers.
Most Popular“The performances, costumes and quality of the show were all amazing. My family and I all loved it - absolutely worth booking. Highly recommended.”
See Kabuki at Kabukiza Theatre in Ginza with live music and English or 简体中文 captions. 4 hours, monthly changing programs.
“a great way to experience the Japanese culture and to see something that was historic and also entertaining, it was a true gem and a great way to finish my last night in Tokyo.”
A rare Yokohama performance of Kabuki, Bunraku, and Hogaku with English audio support and top performers, all without loud speakers.
“The pocket audio explaining in english what was going on, on stage and in the narrative was invaluable”
Ginza’s KONPARU cabaret show mixes Japanese dance, story, and photos with all-you-can-drink drinks in a small, LGBTQ-friendly theater.
“Really enjoyable night. The staff and dancers were all really friendly, the show was very fun and in all a great evenings entertainment.”
90-minute Kabuki culture stop in Ginza with a guide at Kabukiza, Kabukiza-only souvenirs, and a historic Mitsukoshi department store visit.
“The guide was very friendly but the introduction to the history of the kabuki theatre was not very impressive: the level of information was very basic. Part of it was maybe due to a language problem.”
A 2-hour Ginza walk for a quick Kabuki intro: Kabukiza gallery, special souvenirs, a Kabuki-linked shrine, and a clock tower stop.
“The tour was generally interesting. We would have liked more insight into the ways of Kabuki, but it was good for a first insight. Our guides were super friendly and explained a lot to us beside the Kabuki world. They also gave us a little insight into the world of theatre in Japan. We would…”
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