Suzumoto Engeijo

What it is

• A dedicated rakugo theater featuring performers from the Rakugo Kyokai association.
• Originally founded as Honmokutei in 1857 before moving to the current Ueno site.
• The current building was constructed in 1971 and seats 285 people.
• Operates as a joint-stock company as of April 2024.

What to see

• A traditional drum tower located above the first-floor ticket office.
• Theater seating featuring chairs equipped with small individual dining tables.
• Live storytelling performances held in a venue that allows food and alcohol.

When to go

• Performances are scheduled in ten-day cycles throughout every month.

Getting there

• Located a one-minute walk from Ueno-hirokoji Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.