4 Theatre Shows in Japan to Build an Evening Around

1.Japanese Dance Cabaret Theater Asakusa-Kaguwa Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,270 reviews · 2 hours · from $49Our pick

Spend up to two hours at Asakusa-Kaguwa, where traditional Japanese garments and dance meet modern music, lasers, acting, and emotional storytelling. Your ticket includes a one-hour show, assigned seating, and one drink. Premium options add front seating, pre-show drinks, photos, or sparkling wine.

“This was such a beautiful way to see Japanese culture and art. I loved it so much and would defined recommend.”

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2.Non-Verbal Theatre Show Tickets at GEAR

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 198 reviews · 1h 30m · from $46Best value

Spend 90 minutes inside Kyoto’s old 1928 theatre watching GEAR’s robot workers meet a living doll in a broken toy factory. With no spoken dialogue, the show combines mime, magic, breakdance, juggling, music, lighting, Kabuki-inspired stagecraft, and close-up action. S-seat admission is included.

“Wonderful and entertaining show. The cast were all fabulous with their breakdancing, magic tricks, miming, and juggling. The acting was great, as well - they simulated doll and robotic movements perfectly. Overall, this is one of out favorite things we did in Kyoto.”

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3.Tokyo Japanese Dance Cabaret Theater Asakusa-Kaguwa

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 170 reviews · from $50Top rated

Spend an evening at Asakusa-Kaguwa for a 60-minute dance cabaret mixing Japanese festival arts, storytelling, swordplay, lion dance, laser effects, and modern music. Arrive early for a drink, performer photos, and possible kimono dressing. Choose the 5 p.m. or 8 p.m. show.

“This was an enjoyable evening in a small theatre. The entertainers socialized with the patrons and the dancing was very good. It is a mixture of classic as well as modern interpretive dance- a little unexpected but still enjoyable.”

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4.KABUKI Show at Kabukiza Theatre Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 152 reviews · 4 hours · from $106

Spend about four hours at Tokyo’s Kabukiza Theatre in Ginza, the world’s only theater devoted solely to Kabuki. Your ticket includes English or simplified Chinese captions, live music, changing monthly programs, intermissions, and access to Kabuki shops and exhibits.

“I really loved the traditional kabuki theatre part, the danse i liked less. But even so, and even as I am not a "theatre person" I just came back home and I coulnd stop thinking about it. How full of emotion wasa it, how great was job of the narrator and the scenography was beatiful too. Colletion of the tickets was smooth and everybody was very helping and kind. My only concern that it is very expensive so I did went alone ;p”

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