Culture

Banquet of the Bizarre: Twilight Kodan Storytelling at the Former Ito Den'emon Residence

Japanese name:怪奇の宴 ~旧伊藤伝右衛門邸 宵闇講談会~

📅 Sat, Aug 22, 2026

📍 Iizuka, Fukuoka

About this event

Held on a summer night at the Former Ito Den'emon Residence—a Nationally Designated Important Cultural Property in Iizuka City—'Banquet of the Bizarre: Twilight Kodan Storytelling at the Former Ito Den'emon Residence' offers a mystical experience weaving together the elegance of a historic mansion and ghost-story kodan (traditional storytelling). Set in the evening mansion differing from its usual daytime state, three kodan storytellers narrate eerie ghost tales, inviting visitors into an extraordinary world. The historic atmosphere of the building blends with the tension created by the storytelling, allowing guests to spend a special time quite distinct from daytime touring. At the end of summer, why not experience an unforgettable night that sends a slight chill down your spine?

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Venue

Former Ito Den'emon Residence

300 Kobukuro, Iizuka, Fukuoka 820-0066

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