In the bustling city of Tokyo, Japan, there are many treasures of traditional culture hidden. Among them, Suehotei (すえひろてい) in Asakusa is known as a historical building that retains the style of the Edo period and is an ideal place to experience Japanese traditional entertainment culture. I had the pleasure of visiting Suehotei and was very impressed, so now let me share my experience.
Suehotei is located in a prosperous area of Asakusa, but as soon as you step into it, you feel like you have traveled through a time tunnel and returned to the Edo period. The architectural style of Suehotei is full of ancient Japanese tradition. The wooden structure, carved doors and windows, and glazed tile roof all reveal a sense of history.
In Suehiro-tei, I not only felt the charm of the architecture, but also experienced many traditional Japanese entertainment activities. First, I attended a wonderful cabaret show. The actors were dressed in gorgeous traditional costumes, danced gracefully and sang beautifully, vividly displaying traditional Japanese art and making me feel like I was in an ancient song and dance performance.
In addition to singing and dancing performances, I also experienced traditional Japanese cultural activities such as tea ceremonies and Japanese gardening. In Suehoutei's teahouse, I learned the rituals and etiquette of making tea, and experienced the Japanese's rigor and respect for the tea ceremony. During my experience in Japanese gardening, I learned to prune bonsai and plant potted plants, and appreciated the exquisiteness of Japanese gardening art.
In addition to participating in various cultural activities, I was also lucky enough to taste the specialties of Suehotei. The food here is exquisite and delicious, especially the sushi and tempura, which made me feast and linger.
After finishing my wonderful trip to Suehotei, I left this building full of history and culture with satisfaction. Suehotei is not only a representative of Japanese traditional culture, but also a bridge connecting the past and the present, which gave me a deeper understanding of Japanese history and culture.
ticket price:
Adults: 3,000 yen, senior citizens: 2,700 yen, students: 2,500 yen, elementary school students: 2,200 yen
※Excluding special performances
time:
[Daytime] 12:00-16:15 / [Night] 16:45-20:30 Closed on 12/30 and 12/31
Contact number: 03-6380-1150
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