Japanese Dance Cabaret Theater Asakusa Kaguwa
Dancers in elaborate kimono perform for an hour in a red-toned Japanese theatre, traditional culture set to contemporary music.
Open dates and seats ↗A night of dance, in one room
Japanese dance, a drink and a red room
The room
You climb to a theatre with a stylish red Japanese interior, collect your drink and find your seat. Guests describe it as intimate rather than cavernous, with the dancers close enough to see every costume.
Kimono, set to modern sound
The dancers wear a range of elaborate Japanese garments, and the show sets traditional culture to contemporary music. One guest mentions lasers worked into the choreography.
A story without words
Guests say the show needs no language. The story, the romance and the sadness come through movement and costume, so it plays the same whatever language you speak.
The cast comes to you
The dancers pose for photos with guests before and after the show, and a photo booth stands in the room. Guests describe performers stopping at their tables for a chat before the show starts.
The evening, act by act
Six moments, from the street to the last pose
The evening in the order it happens. Pick a date on the booking page and it shows which start times are open.
Doors open an hour before the dance begins, so the drink, the photo booth and the dancers' welcome all come before the show itself.
- 1 Asakusa at dusk
Start in the old district
Kaguwa sits in the Asakusa area, best known for Sensō-ji temple and the Kaminarimon gate with its giant lantern. Walk through it first and arrive at the theatre with the district still in your head.
- 2 Into the theatre
Up the stairs
Look for the entrance with the lanterns in the covered shopping street, then climb to the front desk on the second floor. Arrive at the time printed on your voucher, not before it.
- 3 The drink and your seat
An hour before the music
Collect the drink that comes with your ticket and find the seat the theatre has assigned. While the room fills, the dancers mingle and pose for photos, and the photo booth is open.
- 4 The first dance
The music picks up
The hour of dance begins with the dancers on stage in elaborate kimono. Guests describe the story coming through movement rather than words.
- 5 The spectacle
Tradition, set to contemporary music
The show mixes traditional culture with contemporary music, and guests mention lasers worked into the choreography and dancers who engage with the audience.
- 6 The curtain
Photos and a slow walk out
You can pose with the performers again after the show, and one seat option includes a photo with all the dancers on stage. Allow up to two hours in the building in all.
Kimono, fans and Asakusa lights
These photographs show kimono, folding fans and festival dance in Tokyo, plus Asakusa after dark. They are not pictures of the Kaguwa theatre or its dancers.
Your seat and what comes with it
What a ticket and its options give you
The standard ticket, the premium choices and the extras, as the booking page lays them out.
- One performance
- A ticket covers one performance of about an hour, in a standard seat. The theatre assigns seats in the order bookings were made.
- A drink of your choice
- One drink comes with a standard seat. Premium seating includes all-you-can-drink until the show starts.
- Front row or sofa table
- Depending on the option you choose, you can sit in the front row or at a VIP sofa table. One guest called the front row worth paying extra for.
- Photos with the dancers
- Posing with the performers before and after the show is part of the evening. One option adds a photo with all the dancers on stage.
- Original sparkling wine
- A further option on the booking page includes the theatre's original sparkling wine.
- Food, ordered separately
- A simple meal is available at the restaurant: pizza, fried chicken and vegetarian snacks made with soy meat. Food and extra drinks are ordered on top of the ticket.
Which seat suits you
Four ways to sit, sip and take the photo
| Choice | What you get | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Standard seat | A seat for the one-hour show and one drink of your choice. | First-timers, couples and families. |
| Premium seat (front row or VIP sofa table) | Premium seating, which includes all-you-can-drink until the show starts. The option you pick sets whether it is the front row or a sofa table. | Birthdays, small groups and anyone who wants the dancers close. |
| Photo option | A photo with all the dancers on stage. | Guests who want a keepsake of the night. |
| Sparkling wine option | The theatre's original sparkling wine. | Anniversaries and celebrations. |
See standard, front-row and VIP sofa options on the same GetYourGuide listing ↗
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The Kaguwa dance show
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Getting to the door
Getting to the door
Where it is
The theatre is in the Asakusa area of Tokyo. The booking page carries a map link that opens the exact spot.
The entrance
Enter through the doorway with the lanterns and go upstairs. The front desk is on the second floor, in the covered shopping street.
The stairs
The stairs up to the venue are steep and there is no elevator. Staff are happy to help anyone with mobility issues.
When to arrive
Arrive at the time on your voucher, not before. The dance begins one hour after that time, and being inside at least 15 minutes before the show keeps the start smooth.
The two shows
The schedule lists two shows: doors at 4 pm with the dance from 5 to 6 pm, and doors at 7 pm with the dance from 8 to 9 pm.
Around Asakusa
Sensō-ji, Tokyo's oldest-established temple, is in the same district. The Kaminarimon gate, with its lantern and statues, stands 11.7 metres tall and its current structure dates from 1960.
Short guides for before you go
Short guides for before you go
the evening in order
Asakusa Kaguwa from the stairs to the last pose
What happens between the time on your voucher and the end of the show, in order.
Read the guide → timingYour voucher time and when the dance really starts
The time on the voucher is when doors open, and the dance begins an hour later.
Read the guide → choosingStandard, front row or VIP sofa: choosing your seat at Kaguwa
What each seat type brings, and which extras are options you add.
Read the guide → eating and drinkingFood and drink at Kaguwa: what comes with the ticket
One drink in the ticket, a simple menu on the side and an all-you-can-drink option.
Read the guide → backgroundA short primer on Japanese dance, and why Asakusa
Three words that help you watch, and what Asakusa has long meant to Tokyo's stages.
Read the guide → planningChildren, groups and the stairs: planning Kaguwa for your party
Who can come, how infants are booked and what to know about the staircase.
Read the guide →FAQ
Questions before you book your seats
How long is the show, and when does it start?
The dance runs for one hour, and you should allow up to two hours in the building. Performances begin one hour after the time on your voucher, which is when doors open: the schedule has doors at 4 pm and 7 pm, with the dance from 5 to 6 pm and 8 to 9 pm.
Can I arrive before the time on my voucher?
Please do not. The theatre asks guests to arrive at the time printed on the voucher. Once you are inside, the hour before the dance is for your drink, the photo booth and meeting the dancers.
What does the ticket include?
A ticket covers one performance of about an hour, a seat and one drink of your choice. Options on the booking page add premium seating, all-you-can-drink until the show starts, a photo with all the dancers on stage and the theatre's original sparkling wine.
Can I eat at the theatre?
A simple meal is available separately at the restaurant: pizza, fried chicken and vegetarian snacks made with soy meat. Food and extra drinks are ordered on top of the ticket.
Is Kaguwa suitable for children?
Yes, the show can be enjoyed with family or children. Infants must be added to the reservation so the theatre can count everyone, and children up to age 5 are free.
Do I need to understand Japanese?
No. Guests describe a show told through movement and costume, with no spoken language to follow, so the story comes across whatever language you speak.
How are seats assigned?
The theatre assigns seats in the order bookings were made. If you want the front row or a VIP sofa table, choose that option when you book.
Is there an elevator?
No. The stairs up to the venue are steep, so take care if you have mobility issues. The staff are happy to help; ask at the front desk.
An hour of Japanese dance in kimono, a drink in your hand and the cast close enough to meet.
Reserve your Kaguwa seats ↗The from price is the lowest per person. Your date and seat option set the total at checkout, in your own currency.