Kichiro Tanaka is Content Manager at Jasumo, the Tokyo-based consultancy that helps international visitors experience Japan without the barriers. He oversees Jasumo's event listings and guides, making sure every page gives overseas visitors accurate dates, venue details and ticket information, and explains clearly the practical steps (Japanese-only registration, phone verification, payment, ticket collection) that can stand between a visitor and the event. He works with Jasumo's ticket and concierge desk in Tokyo, so that what is published reflects how things actually work on the ground.
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August 15, 2026 at 5:59 pm
Event date:
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November 23, 2026 at 6:00 pm
Event end:
Benjamin Brittens tragic masterpiece Peter Grimes will be performe at the New National Theatre Opera Palace in Tokyo from 23 November, to 5 December 2026. Conductor Kazushi Ono leads this production originally staged at Teatro alla Scala.
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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 it
- 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 ticket prices
| Date | Venue | City | Doors | Start |
| 23 November 2026 (Mon/Holiday) | New National Theatre, Opera Palace | Tokyo | 13:15 | 14:00 |
| 26 November 2026 (Thu) | New National Theatre, Opera Palace | Tokyo | 13:15 | 14:00 |
| 29 November 2026 (Sun) | New National Theatre, Opera Palace | Tokyo | 13:15 | 14:00 |
| 2 December 2026 (Wed) | New National Theatre, Opera Palace | Tokyo | 13:15 | 14:00 |
| 5 December 2026 (Sat) | New National Theatre, Opera Palace | Tokyo | 13:15 | 14:00 |
| Category | General price level (JPY) | USD reference |
| Seat S | ¥31,900 | ~$213 |
| Seat A | ¥26,400 | ~$176 |
| Seat B | ¥19,250 | ~$128 |
| Seat C | ¥12,100 | ~$81 |
| Seat D | ¥8,250 | ~$55 |
Ticket prices vary by date, seat category and availability, and change over time with demand. The figures above are a general guide to what seat for this event have been list at.
The final price for your order is confirme after we discuss your requirement, because availability and delivery differ from event to event.
Paper tickets and electronic issuance options apply to this production depending on the purchase channel.
Why this artist or event matters in Japan
Benjamin Brittens “Peter Grimes” is an important piece in the western classical music world. It is show to people who love classical music in Tokyo. People in Japan who like opera really like works from the century that are very good for voices. This performance is a special and important show for Japans main opera place. It is directe by Robert Carsen. This new way of showing the opera first came out at Teatro alla Scala in Milan in October 2023. It got a lot of reviews from critics.
Bringing an international show like this to Tokyo shows that the New National Theatre wants to offer great performances and top singers from around the world. A famous tenor named Brandon Jovanovich plays the role again in Tokyo. He was in the show when it first came out in Milan. He is with a soprano named Sally Matthews and a baritone name Jordan Shanahan.
The show is direct by Kazushi Ono. He is the head of Opera at the New National Theatre. He is also one of the famous conductors in Japan. With the Tokyo Orchestra and the New National Theatre Chorus this show gives people in Japan a chance to see a difficult story told with strong music. For people from countries who come to Tokyo seeing a big show, at the Opera Palace is a special way to learn about Japans very good performing arts.
How you receive your tickets
We get tickets using a group of people in Japan. Event organizers, official ticket websites people who own the event and the real second-hand market when an event is full. Every ticket is checked to make sure it is real before it gets to you.
How you get the tickets depends on the type of ticket for the event and the ticket company involved. If there are tickets we send them by a safe delivery service or by Japan Post to your hotel or place where you are staying in Japan. If the tickets are digital we handle the process. Show you how to use the ticket app for the event so you know exactly what to do on the day. If you need to pick up the tickets, in Japan we tell you where to go and what to bring. We let you know how you will get the tickets when we confirm your order and you get help in English all the way.
Venue and access
New National Theatre Opera Palace is Japan’s venue dedicated to opera and ballet. The New National Theatre Opera Palace features state‑of‑the‑art proscenium acoustics. Can seat about 1,800 patrons. New National Theatre Opera Palace sits in the Honmachi district of Shibuya Ward, Tokyo. Is directly connected to Hatsudai Station on the Keio New Line just one stop from Shinjuku Station. The New National Theatre, Opera Palace is adjacent, to the Tokyo Opera City Tower landmark complex.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, international visitors can attend Peter Grimes at the New National Theatre Opera Palace in Tokyo. Jasumo assists overseas guests by acquiring valid tickets directly within Japan on their behalf.
Tickets for Peter Grimes at the New National Theatre Opera Palace range from ¥8,250 for Category D seats to ¥31,900 for Category S seats. Final pricing depends on category selection and current market availability.
The New National Theatre Opera Palace is located in Tokyo’s Shibuya district, right at Hatsudai Station.
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.
Jasumo delivers paper tickets directly to your hotel or accommodation in Tokyo, or guides you step-by-step through any electronic ticketing application required for entry.
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