The night scene is one of the greatest charms of Kagurazaka, from which various elements of its unique culture have emerged. Stroll through the stone-paved alleys hidden between black wooden walls during this magical time and indulge yourselves in traditional arts at stylish restaurants. We welcome you to discover the beauty of Kagurazaka that can only be found at night.
*For details of the Main Festival please click here.
Mini live performances at restaurants, cafes and live music clubs by traditional performing artists representing Kagurazaka. This year, storytelling such as Kodan and Rakugo and traditional folk music including Minyo, Zokkyoku and Jiuta can be enjoyed along with the newly introduced program of Hauta. The performances will be hosted and explained by the artists themselves in ways that are easy to understand.
Date / Time
Saturday, November 10, 16:00-19:40
*No postponement / cancellation for rain
Venue and Performers
[Enkaen]
16:00-16:40
Anmitsu (“Minyo” Japanese folk song), Hiyama Umekichi (“Zokkyoku” music)
[Rito Kitchen 16:00-16:45]
Cyril Coppini (“Rakugo” storytelling)
[THEGLEE]
17:00-17:40 Okamura Shintaro (“Jiuta” music & “Sou” Japanese harp)
19:00-19:40 Honjoh Maruhide & Honjoh Hideeiji (“Hauta”music)
[Kagurazaka Monogatari]
19:00-19:40
Kanda Sanryoku (“Kodan” storytelling)
Admission
Free (separate charge for food and drink)
*For number control, admission tickets will be distributed at each venue one hour before the starting time of each show.
Wander into the stone-paved back alleys and you will be greeted by the sound of Shamisen played by strolling musicians. A stylish Shinnai Nagashi troupe led by Tsuruga Wakasanojo, the headmaster of the Shinnai school and a living national treasure who lives in Kagurazaka, will fill the streets with an elegant and melancholic melody.
【Shinnai Nagashi】
Date / Time
Saturday, November 2018, 16:30-17:30, 18:30-19:30
*Approximate performing time
Venue
Streets of Kagurazaka (Starting from Jinai Park)
Admission
Free
Performers
Tsuruga Wakasanojo shamisen Troupe (“Shinnai-bushi” music)
【Johana Hikiyama Festival <”Iori Uta”>】
Date / Time
Saturday, November 10 2018, 15:00-16:00 / 17:30-18:30
venue
Streets of Kagurazaka (Starting from Bishamonten Zenkoku-ji Temple)
Admission
Free
Performers
Houtetsu Kai (Johana Hikiyama Festival, Iori Uta)
*All programs and performances are subject to change without notice.
Kagurazaka Street Stage / O-edo Tour 2018 Office (inside Koten Kukan Office)
TEL: 03-5478-8265
Saturday, November 10 2018, around 15:00-19:40
*This event will be carried out rain or shine but will be cancelled in the case of a stormy weather.
