Samurai Theater “The Show” at Tokyo’s Kanda Myojin Shrine
Overview
Get tickets for a thrilling samurai stage show (with dinner & all-you-can-drink options) at one of Tokyo's most historic shrines! Swordplay, dance, and non-verbal theater tell the thrilling tale of an infamous 10th-century warlord enshrined right here at Kanda Myojin!
This samurai version of "The Show" is held on Wednesday and Friday. For the female samurai dance show on Tuesday and Thursday, click here!
Highlights
- See a Tokyo samurai show with dance, drama, and danger!
- Book with a Rakuten account to earn or use points for each ticket
- Enjoy Japanese food and free-flowing drinks before the show
- Explore the beautiful grounds of Kanda Myojin Shrine
- Immerse in Japanese culture, then take photos with the samurai after the show
Key Information
Important Information
- Please come to the first-floor lobby of EDOCCO Edo Cultural Complex on the grounds of Kanda Myojin Shrine
- The theater is in EDOCCO Studio on floor B1; if arriving after 19:45 and reception has closed, please call the theater staff (03-6811-6582)
- Infants (ages 0–5) are free of charge: please choose the number of infants as an add-on option
- Specific seating cannot be requested: places will be assigned by staff
- All-you-can-drink options include beer, wine, highball, and soft drinks (arrive by 19:00 to enjoy to the fullest)
- A-la-carte menu is subject to change, but options typically include kara-age, takoyaki, steamed or grilled dumplings, edamame, and french fries (about 800–1,000 JPY)
- Food and drinks can be ordered from 19:00 until the show starts
- This show is a non-verbal theater performance: be sure to read the pamphlet before the show starts to fully enjoy it
- Taking photos or video during the show is not allowed except at the time specified by staff
- We do not allow pets, smoking, or bringing outside food and drinks
- Venue is wheelchair accessible
Description
Introducing “The Show,” an energetic and historical samurai show in Tokyo’s new Edo Culture Complex!
This action-packed show tells the story of Taira no Masakado, a legendary samurai warlord with a vengeful spirit who is deified at this very shrine, Kanda Myojin.
The non-verbal performance is accessible regardless of language, and introduces a piece of Japanese history through action, dance, and the expressive performers — all supported by modern theater technologies where old meets new.
Relax in the spacious theater space with table seating, and order a-la-cart from a menu of popular Japanese dishes like “takoyaki” and “kara-age.” All tickets include either one drink, or an all-you-can drink option, to make a real party out of it!
The venue, EDOCCO Edo Culture Complex is a four-story venue on the grounds of Kanda Myojin, built to commemorate the shrine’s 1,300-year anniversary, with a theme of “Tradition x Innovation.” When you visit for the Tokyo samurai show, be sure you’ll have time to browse the rest of EDOCCO, and look around the beautiful shrine complex that surrounds it!