Geikyo Rakugo: Gifu Yamagata Yose

About this event

Held in Yamagata City, Gifu Prefecture, "Geikyo Rakugo Gifu Yamagata Yose" is a diverse performance presented by the Rakugo Art Association (Geikyo), featuring talented rakugo storytellers, kodan storytellers, and comedy duos. A star-studded lineup will appear, including Master Katsura Miyaji, widely known as a member of the TV program Shoten; Master Kanda Kyoko, a kodan storyteller from Mino City; and Master Katsura Takaji, whose promotion to the highest shin'uchi rank is set for next spring. Additionally, performers such as Master Katsura Takaji (a graduate of Gifu University), the comedy duo Conte Seinendan from Gifu City, Master Matsunoya Hachiko (a hokan male geisha entertainer), the musical accompaniment group Ohayashi Shimizu Tomi Shachu, and the opening performer Katsura Amanatsu will take the stage to enliven the venue. The show consists of two parts, an afternoon session and an evening session, potentially offering different programs for each time slot. Staged at Yamagata City Culture Village Hanasaki Hall, it provides a valuable opportunity to fully enjoy the world of traditional Japanese performing arts, including rakugo and kodan. Tickets are priced at 2,700 yen in advance and 3,000 yen at the door (500 yen for high school students and younger); preschool children are not admitted. Tickets can be purchased at the Hanasaki Hall counter, by telephone, or via the online ticketing service "eplus." Ticket sales begin on September 23 (Wednesday, national holiday) at 9:30 AM for counter and eplus bookings, and on September 25 (Friday) for telephone and QR code reservations.

Venue

Yamagata City Hanasaki Hall

127-135 Horado, Yamagata, Gifu 501-2125