Japanese Theatre
Group Bookings & Events
Experience the vibrant world of Taishu Engeki with your group. Private shows, hands-on workshops, and guided theater experiences are all offered in the heart of Asakusa.
Whether you are a travel agency, school, corporate group, or a party of friends, we offer a range of group programs at the historic Mokubakan Theater in Asakusa. All bookings are arranged by inquiry: simply send us your request, and we will confirm availability and reply with a personalized quotation and invoice.
Guided Group Program with Performer Meet & Greet
Duration: 3.5 – 4 Hours
Group Size: Group Bookings
Pricing: Per-person rate – quoted upon inquiry
What’s included:
– Introduction to Taishu Engeki by an English-speaking guide;
– Full live Taishu Engeki performance (theatrical drama + dance show);
– 30-minute Q&A/exchange session with the performers;
– Group photo on stage;
– A small souvenir for each guest.
Sample schedule:
11:30: Meet your guide at the Mokubakan Theatre
11:30-12:00: Introduction to Taishu Engeki
12:00: Part 1 – Theater drama (with explanation in advance)
13:15: 15-minute break
13:30: Part 2 – 90-minute Dance show, with English-guide commentary
15:10: 30-minute Q&A and Photo Session
15:40: Farewell
*Evening schedule also available, from 17:00 – 21:00
Taishu Engeki Dance and Theatre Workshop Experience (with Show Tickets)
Duration: 2.5 – 3 hours
Group Size: Minimum 5 guests*
Pricing: Per Person Rate – quoted upon inquiry
What’s included:
– Kimono dressing;
– Dance lesson taught by professional Taishu Engeki actor;
– Use of Japanese traditional props (katana, sensu fan);
– Commemorative photos with your instructor;
– Taishu Engeki show tickets;
– Small souvenir for each guest.
Optional (upon request):
– Take home your own authentic sensu fan;
– Program without Kimono (reduced price);
– Makeup demonstration or Naruko dance (recommended).
*Extra Information:
– Groups smaller than 5 are welcome. The program can be booked at the 5-guest minimum rate;
– Additional costs apply for groups larger than 11;
– This program can also be held at a location of your choice within Japan (additional costs may apply).
Stage Makeup Workshop
Duration: 1 – 2 hours
Group Size: 5 – 20 guests
Pricing: Per-person rate – quoted upon inquiry
What’s included:
– Hands-on stage makeup experience with professional-grade tools;
– Instruction and demonstration by a professional Taishu Engeki actor;
– Solo performance by an actor (groups of 10 or more).
Options (upon request):
– 30-minute time extension;
– Commemorative photo session;
– Private (exclusive) session for groups under 10 people.
Prefer to watch rather than participate? Our Makeup Show lets you observe an actor applying full stage makeup up close, with a Q&A session and individual performances. Please mention this in your inquiry if interested.
Private Theatre Troupe Dance Show - Private Theatre Show at Mokubakan.
Duration: 60 minutes (45-min show + photo session; extended program available upon request).
Group Size: From 30 guests
Pricing: Per-person rate – quoted upon inquiry
Venue: Mokubakan Theatre, Asakusa
(2-7-5 Asakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo).
What’s included:
– Private 45-minute dance performance by the troupe;
– One complimentary drink per guest (alcohol available);
– Photo & video recording permitted;
– Photo session on stage with the performers (props such as katana, fans available);
– A small souvenir for each guest.
Available time slots:
– Afternoon: 15:30 – 17:00
– Evening: 21:30 – 23:00 (extra surcharge applies)
Performances outside these time slots may also be available. An additional venue-buyout service charge applies. Details will be included in your quotation.
Good to know:
– Groups smaller than 30 people can still book. The show will simply be charged at the 30-guest rate.
– Catering or Japanese bento-style dining during the show can be arranged for large groups. Please let us know your budget and preferences.
– Our sister venue, Shinohara Engeijo in Jujo (2-17-6 Naka-Jujo, Kika-ku, Tokyo) offers large bus parking and is also available for private shows.
How to book?
All group programs are booked by inquiry, and all pricing is provided as a personalized quotation based on your group size, program, and requests. Here is how it works:
- Send us an inquiry using the form below, including your preferred program, date(s), group size, and any other requests
- We confirm availability and reply with a detailed proposal and quotation.
- We send you an invoice once the details are confirmed. Your booking is secured upon payment.
- Enjoy your experience! We will send you all meeting details and a day-of schedule in advance.
General Terms
- All quotations are exclusive of tax. Japanese consumption tax (10%) will be added to the total fee.
- If your group is below the minimum number of participants for a program, the booking is still possible at the minimum-participant rate.
- Depending on the program, group size, and timeslot, a venue buyout fee or facility charge may apply. Any applicable fees will be clearly itemized in your quotation.
- Programs can also be arranged at other locations within Japan. Transportation and accomodation costs may apply. Please contact us and we will do our best to work within your budget.
Cancellation Policy
- Up to 90 days before: no charge
- 60 days before: 20% fee
- 59 – 30 days before: 50% fee
- 29 – 15 days before: 70% fee
- 14 – 7 days before: 80% fee
- 6 days before: 100% fee
– Cancellation fees apply to the total of the program fee, options, and any confirmed expenses (venue fees, arranged transportation/accomodation, etc.)
– Please contact us as soon as possible in case of cancellation or a reduction in group size.
– For large-scale bookings (theatre buyouts/ MICE, etc.) where venues and performers have already been arranged, actual incurred costs may be charged regardless of the above schedule.
– If the program cannot be held due to circumstances beyond our control (natural disasters, epidemics, etc.) the cancellation fee will be decided through consultation.