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Contact Jasumo Now →Kenji Matsubara will perform live at the Kakegawa Grand Hotel, in Kakegawa, Shizuoka on 20 December 2026. He will host a Christmas dinner show. Kenji Matsubara will be join by co‑starring musicians Toshiya Shioiri, Jun Saito and Kiwako Tokunaga. I am looking forward to Kenji Matsubaras performance.
Table of contents
- We understand why you are here
- What Jasumo does about Kenji Matsubara Christmas Show
- Dates, venues and Kenji Matsubara Christmas Show ticket prices
- Why this artist or event matters in Japan
- How you receive your Kenji Matsubara Christmas Show tickets
- Venue and access
- Frequently Asked Questions: Kenji Matsubara Christmas Show
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We understand why you are here
Buying tickets to Japanese events from outside Japan is genuinely difficult, and most visitors only discover this once they have already tried. If any of the following sounds familiar, you are in the right place.
- Your credit card was decline at checkout, with no explanation
- You were ask for a Japanese phone number you do not have
- The whole checkout was in Japanese and you could not get past it
- You need tickets at short notice and cannot afford to keep trying
- The event sold out before you worked out what to do
- You found a seller online but you are not confident the tickets are genuine
- You are not sure how a ticket would even reach you while you are travelling
What Jasumo does about Kenji Matsubara Christmas Show
- We buy the ticket for you, in Japan, on your behalf
- We handle the entire Japanese side, so no Japanese card or phone number is need from you
- We keep looking after an event has sold out, through our wider network
- We authenticate every ticket as genuine before it reaches you
- We deliver to your hotel or accommodation in Japan, or guide you through an electronic ticket
- We tell you exactly what to do on the day
- You are support in English from your first message to the night itself
Jasumo is a Tokyo-based ticket concierge in Minato-ku. You tell us the show you want; we deal with the Japanese side and get the ticket into your hands in Japan.
Dates, venues and Kenji Matsubara Christmas Show ticket prices
| Date | Venue | City | Doors and Start |
| 20 December 2026 (1st Show) | Kakegawa Grand Hotel (3F Shangri-La Suite) | Kakegawa, Shizuoka | Doors/Meal: 12:30 / Start: 14:00 |
| 20 December 2026 (2nd Show) | Kakegawa Grand Hotel (3F Shangri-La Suite) | Kakegawa, Shizuoka | Doors/Meal: 16:15 / Start: 17:45 |
| Category | General price level (JPY) | USD reference |
| Reserved Seating (Course Meal & Free Drinks Included) | ¥23,000 | ~$155 |
Ticket prices vary by date, seat category and availability, and change over time with demand. The figures above are a general guide to what seats for this event have been listed at.
The final price for your order is confirm after we discuss your requirements, because availability and delivery differ from event to event.
Paper tickets issued in Japan are the standard ticketing format for this performance.
Why this artist or event matters in Japan
Kenji Matsubara occupies a distinctive space in Japanese vocal music, celebrated for his expressive tenor voice, elegant stage presence, and deep connection to classical-crossover and traditional ballad styles. His annual Christmas dinner shows have developed a dedicated following among Japanese music lovers who value refined live performances, intimate acoustic arrangements, and seasonal fine dining.
Collaborating with pianist Toshiya Shioiri, bassist Jun Saito, and violinist Kiwako Tokunaga, Kenji Matsubara crafts sophisticated musical arrangements specifically tailored for an intimate banquet room environment. Dinner shows represent a prestigious cultural tradition in Japan, combining high-end hospitality with exclusive artist interaction that contrast sharply with large arena tours.
Attending this performance offers international visitors a rare opportunity to experience Japanese dinner show culture firsthand alongside a master vocalist in an elegant hotel setting.
How you receive your Kenji Matsubara Christmas Show tickets
We secure tickets through a wide network of sources across Japan — event organisers, official ticketing platforms, event owners, and the verified resale market when an event has sold out. Every ticket is authenticate as genuine before it reaches you.
How you receive them depends on the ticket format for the event and the ticketing agency involved. Where physical tickets are issue, we send them by secure courier or by Japan Post to your hotel or accommodation in Japan. Tickets are issue electronically, we manage the process and guide you through the ticketing application used for the event, so that you know exactly what to do on the day. Where tickets are collect in Japan, we tell you where to go and what to bring. We confirm the method for your event when we confirm your order, and you are support in English throughout.
Venue and access
Kakegawa Grand Hotel (3rd Floor, Shangri-La Suite) — Kakegawa, Shizuoka
The Kakegawa Grand Hotel is a premiere city hotel and event venue in Kakegawa, Shizuoka, regularly hosting formal banquets, receptions, and specialized artist dinner shows. The 3rd Floor Shangri-La Suite offers an intimate, highly polished banquet setting with full dining infrastructure and warm acoustic clarity suited for vocal and chamber ensembles. Located directly opposite JR Kakegawa Station (servicing the Tokaido Shinkansen and Tokaido Main Line), the venue is approximately a 1-minute walk from the station’s South Exit, positioned near the historic Kakegawa Castle.
Frequently Asked Questions: Kenji Matsubara Christmas Show
Yes, international visitors can attend the Kenji Matsubara Christmas Dinner Show at the Kakegawa Grand Hotel in Kakegawa. Jasumo assists overseas guests by acquiring tickets locally on their behalf.
Each reserved seat ticket for the Kenji Matsubara show includes a multi-course set meal, free-flowing beverages, and admission to the live concert. The main dish served differs between the afternoon and evening shows.
Physical paper tickets issued for the Kenji Matsubara show will be delivered via secure delivery directly to your hotel or accommodation in Japan prior to the performance date.
Your order is made up of the ticket price, the cost of the platforms we use to purchase your ticket, and our service fee. Every event and order is different, so for full details and a price for your specific order, please contact us.
Children under school age are not permitted to attend the Kenji Matsubara Christmas Dinner Show at Kakegawa Grand Hotel.
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