Theater Spots in Tokyo Area

  • Honda Gekijo theater
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    4.0
    4 Reviews
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    Tokyo Setagaya-ku Kitazawa 2-10-15
    This playhouse dedicated to theater and located in the Kitazawa district of Tokyo’s Setagaya City opened in 1982. Boasting the largest size of all the Honda Gekijo Group’s small theaters in the area, it has 386 seats and a complete set of stage equipment. Its existence has helped drive small theater culture not only in Shimokitazawa but in Tokyo as well, and it is often used for performances of famous theater troupes. It is located about two minutes from Shimokitazawa Station.

    下北沢から…徒歩2分で着く、丁度よいキャパの劇場です。 今回は、芝居「神の子」を観てきました。 今売れっ子の俳優さんの、芝居が近い距離で見られるのも魅力です。 本多劇場系列は当日券で通路にも補助椅子置きますが…これはかなり昔からだから、私は良いと思います。 「スズナリ」も、昔、松尾さんの一人芝居が面白かったです。 この劇場で、大人計画の俳優さんが演じるのが一番楽しいと思います。

  • Ikebukuro Engeijo
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    4.0
    16 Reviews
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    Tokyo Toshima-ku Nishikebukuro 1-23-1
    An entertainment hall located close to Ikebukuro Station in Nishiikebukuro, Toshima City, Tokyo. The Ikebukuro Engeijo is one of four theaters in Tokyo which host regular rakugo (traditional comedic storytelling) performances. Established in 1951, the current building was rebuilt in 1993. Open every day from January 1 to December 28 each year, from daytime to the evening the facility conducts performances of rakugo, kodan (storytelling), manzai (comedic duos), acrobatics, and more.

    正月二ノ席は顔付けが豪華なので平日の昼席でも立ち見が出る程の盛況、昼の部がはねる少し前に着いて夜の部をじっくりと伺った。 こちらは客電が明るくて高座の芸人さんが客の表情を読み取りやすいからか他の席より演者と客が一体になれ常に空気が和やか。 又客席入口の係りの方も昔から自然体の柔らかな対応で…もうこの段階で心が解放される。 東京は大きい寄席は五席、永谷系や他の小振りな席も入れると相当数ありそれぞれに...

  • AKB48 Theater
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    Tokyo Chiyoda-ku Sotokanda 4-3-3 Don Quijote Akihabara 8F
    The AKB48 Theater is a live performance venue created especially for performances by AKB48, a nationally-renowned “idol” pop group, based around the concept of AKB48 being “idols that fans can actually go to see.” The AKB48 Theater is located on the eighth Floor of the Don Quixote Akihabara Building in Kanda, Chiyoda City, Tokyo. The Theater has a capacity of 250 people (including standing audience members); the seats are located very close to the stage. Performances by the different AKB48 teams and by AKB48 trainees are held on a more or less daily basis, and the Theater is very popular with AKB48's enthusiastic fans. Details of performance times etc. can be viewed on the AKB48 Theater official website; please note that people wishing to purchase tickets for a performance need to participate in a ticket lottery in advance.
  • JR East Shiki Theatre Aki
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    Tokyo Minato-ku Kaigan 1-10-48
    This musical theater within walking distance of Hamamatsucho Station, Daimon Station, and Takeshiba Station that is used exclusively by the SHIKI THEATRE COMPANY is divided up into two theaters, Haru (Spring) and Aki (Autumn). Haru has 1,255 seats while Aki has 907 seats, though this changes depending on the program. Haru is used for long-running performances of large-scale foreign musicals, and Aki is characteristic for hosting programs that change every few months such as SHIKI original musicals. Both theaters will suspend operations as of the end of June 2017 for reconstruction work and are scheduled to reopen for public performances in 2020.
  • Yoshimoto (Mugendai) Hall
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    3.5
    2 Reviews
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    Tokyo Shibuya-ku Udagawachou
    This is a theater run by Yoshimoto Kogyo located in the basement floor of the BEAM commercial complex in the Udagawa-cho district of Tokyo's Shibuya City. The Japanese title is read as “Yoshimoto Mugendai Hall.” In addition to frequent use for televisions show recordings and live televised performances, it also serves as a live performance venue that is a gateway for Tokyo's young performers. The distance from the seats in the very first row to the stage is minimal, resulting in an arrangement that allows guests to appreciate the entertainment from close by. There are 218 seats and the lobby also has an area that sells merchandise.

    前売り券(1500円)を購入し行きました。1時間の公演、それで1500円は安いと思います。出演者により多少違うとは思いますが、とても面白かったです。ストレス発散にもってこいです。

  • "NOMURA/JR East Shiki Theatre ""Haru"""
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    Tokyo Minato-ku Kaigan 1-10-48
  • Ginza Hakuhinkan Gekijo
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    Tokyo Chuou-ku Ginza 8-8-11
    A theater that was first opened in 1978 to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Hakuhinkan shopping facility. The theater is located on the eighth floor of the 10 story building. The theater hosts a variety of programs including live theater and concerts with a focus on musicals. The close distance between the seats and stages allows attendees to really immerse themselves in the performance. The theater is also dedicated to cultivating young talent and has produced a variety of celebrated individuals such as director Amon Miyamoto, who debuted here in a production of the musical I Got Merman.
  • Daido Life Insurance Musical Theatre, The Dentsu Shiki Theatre UMI
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    Tokyo Minato-ku Higashishimbashi 1-8-2 Caletta Shiodome 1-3F
    The Dentsu Shiki Theatre is a dedicated theatre located within Shinbashi’s “Caretta Shiodome” cultural facility. The theatre opened in December 2002 and has a seating capacity of 1,216 guests. The musical “MAMMA MIA!” was the premiere production to be performed on the opening of the new theatre. There are also seats for theatre-going parents and children. It is also possible to use the paid childcare services which can be booked. It is possible to reserve up to approximately 50 wheelchair spaces.
  • The Suzunari
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    3.0
    1 Reviews
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    Tokyo Setagaya-ku Kitazawa 1-45-15
    The first of the Honda Gekijo troupe's many theaters in Shimokitazawa. Originally it was a wooden two-story building with a bar on the first floor and apartments upstairs. It was reinforced with steel framing during large-scale renovations and resurrected as an unusual space hosting bars, long-term lodging, and a theater. It was then a rehearsal hall, but there was growing demand for a theater, leading to the facility as it is today. Shimokitazawa is called the Theater District, and some say The Suzunari was its start. Nowadays, a wide range of actors performing in everything from underground plays to comedies appear, and the playhouse is known for its unique performances.

    本多劇場グループの劇場のひとつです。若者の街下北沢にある、小規模の芝居小屋です。下北沢駅北口から近いです。

  • IHI Stage Around Tokyo
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    4.5
    16 Reviews
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    Tokyo Koto-ku Toyosu 6-4-25
    A one-minute walk from the north exit of Shijo-mae Station on the Yurikamome Line. This amphitheater is Asia's first immersive entertainment playhouse. The central, circular audience seating area is surrounded by a 360 degree stage. Here audience members can experience shows unlike anything else, combining theater, imagery, music, and lighting as the audience seating area rotates like a giant turntable. The facility incorporates universal design principles and is accessible to wheelchair users. With an advance reservation, audience members can also make use of the theater's smart glasses-enabled captioning and subtitle service. The facility also has a shop selling show-related merchandise as well as a cafe where you can buy original theater-themed products.

    We saw West Side Story at the IHI Stage Around Tokyo and have found it to be very well done and a very interesting viewing experience. Because the house seats revolve 360 degrees, there are very...

  • Akasaka Red Theater
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    Tokyo Minato-ku Akasaka 3-10-9 Akasaka Grand Bell Hotel B2F
    A small theater located on floor B2 of the Akasaka Granbell Hotel. Seating 173, despite its small size the theater is surprisingly wide and hosts a variety of performances daily, including dramatic theater, rakugo comedic storytelling, music concerts, and live comedy. The theater’s seats are popular for their comfort, making it easy to enjoy even long performances.
  • Bunkamura
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    Tokyo Shibuya-ku Dougenzaka 2-24-1Bunkamura1F
    A performing arts theater located inside the Bunkamura multipurpose commercial and cultural facility next to the Tokyu Department Store Shibuya Main Store in Dogenzaka, Shibuya City, Tokyo. The compact theater is able to seat up to 747; its small confines engender intimate, atmospheric theater and concert performances which make the audience feel a part of the action. The theater is also known for Cocoon Kabuki, kabuki performances which incorporate modern production techniques.
  • Yamagawa Electric Power Plant Museum
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    Kagoshima Pref. Ibusukishi Yamagawakogawa 2303
    "Located on the 7th floor of Shibuya BEAM, Yoshimoto Kogyo's theater hosts a wide range of events, including comedy, live performances, and e-sports, with a focus on projects by young comedians every day. ""YOSHIMOTO∞DOME CAFE"" is located in the lobby, where you can enjoy drinks and light meals."
  • Shinohara Engei Theater
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    Tokyo Kita-ku Nakajujo 2-17-6
    This full-fledged playhouse, opened in 1951, is the oldest in Tokyo dedicated to taishu engeki popular theater. The theater is situated along Jujo Chuo-dori Street connected JR Jujo Station and Higashi-Jujo Station. Performances are held virtually every day from 18:00 and two shows, one in the afternoon and one in the evening, are held on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays. Programs primarily consist of plays, mini shows, and dancing. Audience seats are located so close to the stage you can practically reach out and touch the performers, adding to the realism and atmosphere. There's also an elevated walkway which extends out into the seats, enabling actors and audience members to get even closer. Actors such as Tomio Umezawa also perform here, and the theater is loved by locals.
  • Tokyo Cine Center
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    Tokyo Chuo-ku
    A preview room on Ginza Corridor Street. Since its establishment in 1958, it has been used mainly for press previews and movie previews. It can accommodate a maximum of 46 people and offers the same facilities as a standard movie theater. It also has shootings of movies, TV shows, infomation magazines, and more. It's available for private use, so is good for events, surprise parties, meet-ups, etc. Customers can show video on three huge screens using Blu-ray, DVD, DCP, or projected from a PC.
  • Theater Minerva
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    Tokyo Setagaya-ku Kitazawa 2-7-14-B1F
    This is a small theater located four minutes on foot from Shimokitazawa Station South Exit. Since opening in December 2013, it has been used mainly for comedy events and live talk performances. The auditorium has a maximum of 80 seats, and the stage and audience are very close. Enjoy an enthusiastic live event where the entertainer and audience are united, unique to a small theater. There is also equipment for NicoNico live broadcasts.
  • Hokutopia
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    4.0
    84 Reviews
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    Tokyo Kita-ku Ouji 1-11-1

    高さ88.3m、17階建ての複合文化施設で、最上階には無料の展望ロビーがある。 営業時間は22:00までとなっており、 訪れた時はギリギリだったものの見学させて頂くことができ、とても有り難かった。 新幹線が見えることで有名らしいが、夜だった為見ることは出来なかった。 周りには高層ビルが殆ど無いため、遠くまで見渡すことが出来る。 各階にはホールや会議室等があるそうで、便利そうである。

  • Hibiya Theater Kurie
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    4.0
    27 Reviews
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    Tokyo Chiyoda-ku Yurakucho 1-2-1

    11月29日に訪問。 楽しみにしていたRENTの公演が関係者のコロナ感染で中止となりました。 若手が多く出る演目でしたので残念ですが、演者の方も気を落とさずに演劇の道を精進していただけたらと思います。 大地真央さんと神田沙也加さんの公演もあるのでそちらはコロナに充分気をつけていただきたいですね。 ただ演劇は裏方を含め多くの人が関わるので大変だと思います。

  • Tokyo Tatemono BrilliaHALL
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    4.0
    6 Reviews
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    Tokyo Toshima-ku Higashi-ikebukuro 1-19-1

    私はG列でした。とてもよく見えました。あまり高低差がないから、ブリリアホールは見えにくいと言いますよね。確かに前の席の人が座高が高いと見えにくいかもしれませんが。最前列は舞台とかなり近いので、前3列くらいは舞台の上の人の飛沫がかかりそうです。コロナ禍なので、演者に感染者がゼロとは限りません。気になる方は高機能マスクをつけて、メガネをかけていくことをおすすめします。

  • Sunshine Theater
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    3.0
    4 Reviews
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    Tokyo Toshima-ku Higashi-ikebukuro 3-1-4 Sunshine City Cultural Hall 4F

    サンシャインシティにある劇場で演劇を観るために利用しました。 役者の声も後ろの方によく聞こえました。また、後ろの方が迫り上がっているので、演技を観るのにも支障ありませんでした。 ただ、席の前後間が狭いため、出入りには苦労する人が多いようです。 休憩時間中は女性用トイレが長蛇の列になっていました。

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