Eve
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.
Shop Strolling / Live Performances of Traditional Performing Arts
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
- November 10th (Sat), 2018
- *No postponement / cancellation for rain
- Location Time Performers
- Enkaen
- 16:00-16:45 Anmitsu (“Minyo” Japanese folk song) and 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.
Street Performance – Shinnai Nagashi
(Performed at Eve and Main Festival)
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.
- Date / Time
- November 10th (Sat), 2018 16:30-17:30 and 18:30-19:30
- November 11th (Sun), 2018 12:30-13:00, 14:00-14:30 and 15:30-16:00
- Location
- Streets of Kagurazaka (Starting from Jinai Park)
- Admission
- Free
- Performers
- Tsuruga Wakasanojo shamisen Troupe (“Shinnai-bushi” music)
Street Performance – Johana Hikiyama Festival “Iori Uta”
(Performed at Eve and Main Festival)
Edo Iori Uta music was brought from Tokyo to Johana area of Nanto city in Toyama prefecture and has since been passed on for 300 years in the form of Iori Uta performances at the local festival, developing into their unique cultural heritage. On this special night, Iori Uta comes back to its home,Tokyo. Young performers from Johana will bring the atmosphere of Hikiyama Festival to the back alleys of Kagurazaka, strolling as they sing and play Shamisen and Japanese flutes.
- Date / Time
- November 10th (Sat), 2018 around 15:00-16:00 and 17:30-18:30
- November 11th (Sun), 2018 around 12:00-12:40, 13:10-13:50 and 14:20-15:00
- Location
- Streets of Kagurazaka (Starting from Bishamonten Zenkoku-ji Temple)
- Admission
- Free
- Performers
- Houtetsu Kai (Johana Hikiyama Festival, Iori Uta)
