Nanba Grand Kagetsu is an essential destination for those seeking bright city lights and a fun night of entertainment in Osaka. Join the lively crowd and watch comedy acts and vaudeville-style shows before hitting the Namba neighbourhood for shopping and dining.
Step right up to the Nanba Grand Kagetsu, an expansive entertainment complex in central Minami, to see an ever-changing lineup of comedy, music and theatre acts. The theatre was established in 1987.
Nanba Grand Kagetsu plays host to the distinctive Yoshimoto style of comedy, as well as vaudeville-inspired comic duos (Manzai) and comic storytelling (Rakugo) that are popular with Japanese audiences. While some of the humour may be lost on English-speaking audiences, many of the performances are accompanied by music and acrobatic displays and are entertaining despite any language barriers. Admission prices for the shows are good value if you arrive early and catch the opening act.
Take some time to explore the complex. Go downstairs to find shops selling souvenirs and trinkets. Cinemas can be located nearby and screen both Japanese and English-language films from a variety of eras. Pick a cinema and settle in for the evening or people-watch from the foyer.
The surrounding Namba neighbourhood is worth exploring after your Nanba Grand Kagetsu experience. The area, famous for its high neon billboards and brightly lit shopfronts, is one of the busiest districts of Tokyo. Take a stroll through the neighbourhood and bring your camera to capture its fascinating lights and modern buildings.
The neighbourhood is home to a string of great-value eateries and some of the city’s finest traditional Japanese restaurants. Namba is an endlessly changing and dynamic area. Discover karaoke bars, street performances and an array of interesting boutique shops.
Shows are performed daily at the Nanba Grand Kagetsu and change regularly, so check the program on the official theatre website. The complex is in central Osaka, a 3-minute walk northwest of the Namba subway stop.
