One of only four theatres in Tokyo with rakugo comic storytelling every day of the year, in business since 1897 and rebuilt on its present site in 1946. A full bill mixes rakugo with manzai, music and other variety acts.
- Address
- 3 Chome-6-12 Shinjuku, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 160-0022, Japan
- Hours
- Day show 12:00-16:15, evening show 16:45-20:30; last entry 19:15 (suehirotei.com)
- Best time to go
- Afternoon, Evening · About 2 h
- Price
- JPY 3,500, seniors JPY 3,200, students JPY 3,000; evening discounts from about 18:00 (JPY 3,000) and the interval (JPY 2,000); special shows JPY 4,000 (suehirotei.com)
- Price level
- JPY JPY
Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.
Good to know
- Performances are in Japanese; come for the old-time atmosphere and the variety acts.
- Coming late in the evening is cheaper (suehirotei.com).