Pop Circus in Yokosuka 2024
The eagerly anticipated “Pop Circus in Yokosuka 2024” event will thrill audiences from April 27th to June 23rd, 2024. After a four-year wait, the spectacular performances are finally back!
Basic Information: Pop Circus in Yokosuka 2024
Pop Circus in Yokosuka 2024 promises an exhilarating experience packed with breathtaking performances and stunning acts from world-class performers. Set in the iconic Big Top, this circus extravaganza offers a variety of acts that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
Dates
April 27, 2024 (Saturday) – June 23, 2024 (Sunday)
Showtimes
- Mondays & Saturdays 2 shows per day
- Sundays & Holidays 3 shows per day
- Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays 1 show per day
Performance Duration
1 hour 50 minutes (including a 15-minute intermission)
Closed
1-2 days per week
Location
Special Tent at Uraga Dock
4-7-1 Uraga, Yokosuka City, Kanagawa Prefecture
Official Website
Pop Circus Yokosuka Performance
Official Flyer
Organizer Information
Organizers Pop Circus, Asahi Shimbun, Kanagawa Shimbun, TVK (Television Kanagawa)
Sponsors Yokosuka City, Yokosuka City Board of Education, Yokosuka City Tourism Association, and others.
About the Event
Experience the thrill and wonder of our world-class performances, featuring stunning acts that will leave you breathless!
Pop Circus in Yokosuka 2024 Performance Highlights
1. Death Wheel
2. Single Trapeze
3. Aerial Hoop & Flying Trapeze
4. Ribbon
5. Acrobatics
6. Clown & Juggling
7. African Hand Voltage
8. High Bowl
9. Quick Change
Death Wheel
Prepare for an adrenaline rush as performers balance on unstable giant rings 10 meters above the ground, attached to a high-speed rotating shaft. This breathtaking act will keep you on the edge of your seat!
Single Trapeze
Witness a mesmerizing performance by a solo Japanese trapeze artist. Swinging dynamically just above the audience, she suddenly lets go and drops, earning endless applause for her daring move!
Aerial Hoop & Flying Trapeze
High in the air, a small hoop rotates gracefully. Performers, like elegant birds, execute unimaginable dynamic moves. As the final act, the flying trapeze artists take over, soaring to beautiful violin tunes, truly moving the audience with their stunning aerial acrobatics.
Ribbon
The Lunar Nymph dances beautifully to enchanting music, with excitement peaking during her stunning moves. A well-matched couple performs breathtaking ribbon acrobatics, guaranteeing full excitement under the Big Top!
Acrobatics
Top performers from over 10 nations showcase their superhuman physical abilities and most advanced techniques, creating beautiful and frail yet elegant acts with inherent safety risks. Don’t miss this real entertainment and keep your eyes open!
Clown & Juggling
Enjoy the hilarious antics of our funny clown, who brings the stage and audience together with his best efforts. The always hilarious Mexican brothers perform difficult juggling moves, ensuring cheers, laughs, and shouts of joy!
African Hand Voltage
Dauntless males from Ethiopia perform powerful acrobatics, blending their physical power and techniques. Experience their thrilling world firsthand!
High Bowl
Chinese acrobatic performers ride unicycles taller than themselves, displaying dainty footwork while bowls fly through the air. Watch in awe as they showcase their amazing skills!
Quick Change
Be enchanted by the beautiful ladies who change costumes instantly, one after another, in a glamorous and speedy illusion. This performance is a must-see!
Performance Schedule
Performance Schedule for June
| Date | 10:20 | 13:10 | 16:00 |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 8 | ★ | ★ | |
| June 9 | ★ | ★ | ★ |
| June 10 | ★ | ★ | |
| June 11 | Closed | ||
| June 12 | ★ | ||
| June 13 | ★ | ||
| June 14 | ★ | ★ | ★ |
| June 15 | Closed | ||
| June 16 | ★ | ★ | |
| June 17 | ★ | ★ | |
| June 18 | ★ | ||
| June 19 | ★ | ||
| June 20 | ★ | ||
| June 21 | ★ | ||
| June 22 | ★ | ★ | ★ |
| June 23 | ★ | ★ |
Venue & Access
Special Tent at Uraga Dock 4-7-1 Uraga, Yokosuka City, Kanagawa Prefecture
By Train Keikyu Main Line “Uraga Station” – immediate vicinity
By Bus Keikyu Bus – “Uraga Administrative Center” or “Dock Front” bus stops
*Due to expected congestion, please use public transportation.
Ticket Information
| Ticket Type | Adult | Child |
|---|---|---|
| SS Seat (Advance) | ¥4,200 | ¥3,200 |
| S Seat (Advance) | ¥3,900 | ¥2,900 |
| A Seat (Advance) | ¥3,500 | ¥2,500 |
| B Seat (Advance) | ¥3,000 | ¥2,000 |
| Royal Box | Entrance fee for up to 4 people + ¥7,000 | |
| Pleasure Box | Entrance fee for up to 4 people + ¥6,000 |
*Children: Ages 3 to High School (2 and under free on parent’s lap)
*On-sight tickets: Additional ¥500
*Group discounts for 15+ (reservations required)
*Discounts for disability pass holders
Contact Information
Pop Circus Yokosuka Performance Office
TEL: 046-845-4786
FAX: 046-845-4787
4-7-1 Uraga, Yokosuka City, Kanagawa Prefecture
Hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (closed on performance off-days)
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Venue for Pop Circus in Yokosuka 2024: History of the Uraga Dock
The history of shipbuilding in Uraga is long and storied. Shortly after Commodore Perry’s arrival, in the first year of Ansei (1854), Saburo Nakajima and his colleagues constructed Japan’s first Western-style warship, the “Hououmaru,” in Uraga. Saburo Nakajima was an assistant commissioner at the Uraga Magistrate’s Office, responsible for negotiations with Perry’s fleet, and he lost his life in the Battle of Hakodate.
In 1891, on the 23rd anniversary of Saburo Nakajima’s death, Ikunosuke Arai, a comrade from the Battle of Hakodate, proposed building a shipyard in Uraga. This idea was supported by Takeaki Enomoto, who lobbied influential local figures. Consequently, Uraga Dock Co., Ltd. was established in 1897, and a dry dock was constructed two years later.
The company evolved into Uraga Heavy Industries and became part of Sumitomo Heavy Industries. Over its approximately 100-year history, until its closure in March 2003, the shipyard built and repaired over 1,000 vessels.
In March 2021, Sumitomo Heavy Industries donated the dry dock to the city. This brick-built dry dock is one of only four such facilities (comprising five docks) worldwide and the only one remaining in Japan. It is a valuable historical site and a “satellite” of the Yokosuka Route Museum.
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Afternote
Please note that event details, including dates, performance schedule, and ticket information, are subject to change. We recommend checking the official website or contacting the Pop Circus Yokosuka Performance Office for the most up-to-date information before planning your visit. Enjoy the “Pop Circus in Yokosuka 2024” event!
