Asakusa Public Hall

What it is

• A five-story reinforced concrete public facility completed in October 1977.
• The building stands on the former site of the Asakusa Ward Office.
• It contains a main hall with 1070 seats, meeting rooms, and exhibition spaces.
• The venue reopened in January 2022 following extensive seismic renovations.

What to see

• The Star no Hiroba features handprints of famous Japanese entertainers.
• A large auditorium designed for theatrical performances and award ceremonies.
• Exhibition spaces used for various local cultural displays.

When to go

• Visit in January to see the New Year Asakusa Kabuki performances.
• The Asakusa Entertainment Awards are held at the hall every March.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.