Written by Jane Pipkin
Looking for laughs? Experience the best of traditional Japanese theater and comedy at one of Shinsekai’s best secrets: Asahi Theater.
Opened in 1910, this long-standing playhouse now hosts two popular theater-style shows daily, at 12 p.m. and 5 p.m. The production changes every few months, so we recommend checking the official website to see what’s currently on.
Although tickets can be purchased on the day, advance reservations are also available. Please note that you need to pay for online reservations via PayPal or bank transfer. Ticket prices range from ¥1,000 to ¥2,300.
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How to get there
From Exit 1 of Dobutsuen-Mae Station (on the Midosuji Line and Sakaisuji Line), Asahi Theater is a 5-minute walk away.
朝日劇場
2-1-26 Ebisuhigashi, Naniwa Ward, Osaka
Adults: ¥2,300
Children: ¥1,000
Children: ¥1,000
- 398 m from Dōbutsuen-mae Station Midōsuji Line (M22)Sakaisuji Line (K19)
- 0.5 km from Ebisuchō Station Sakaisuji Line (K18)
- 0.6 km from Shin-Imamiya Station Osaka Loop Line (O19)Yamatoji Line (Q19)Nankai Main Line (NK3)
