Enjoy the stories of legendary craftsmen from the early Edo period, whose works remain all over Japan.

Yokohama Nigiwaiza was established as a specialized hall for popular entertainment such as rakugo, manzai, and street performance. Yokohama was once a city lined with variety halls and theaters, bustling with activity every day. Yokohama Nigiwaiza has continued to carry on the traditions of the past, as a place for people to enjoy the arts and a place for the creation of new entertainment.