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 trendy restaurants, cafes and live music clubs by traditional performing artists representing Kagurazaka. This year, Shinnai-bushi, a school of Shamisen three-string guitar music known for its Shinnai-nagashi strolling performance on the streets of Kagurazaka can be enjoyed on the stage as well as Zokkyoku folk songs and Soukyoku Japanese koto harp music.
You can also listen to and appreciate the difference between Hauta short love songs from Edo and its derivative Iori Uta established in Johana city, Toyama prefecture.
- Date
- May 11th (Sat), 2019
- *No postponement / cancellation for rain
- Location Time Performers
- Enkaen
- 16:00-16:40 Hiyama Umekichi (“Zokkyoku” music)
- THEGLEE
- 17:00-17:40 Tsuruga Isekichi (“Shinnai-bushi” music)
- 19:00-19:40 Honjo Maruhide x Honjo Hidekuni(“Hauta” music), Special Appearance: Houtetsu Kai (Johana folk performing art of Nanto City, Toyama Prefecture)
- Kagurazakamonogatari
- 19:00-19:40 Yoshinaga Mana (“Soukyoku” Japanese harp)
- Admission
- Free (separate charge for food and drink)
- *Waiting tickets will be handed out from 1 hour prior to the shows at each venue.
Kagurazaka Rakuza – Storytellers′ Theater
Lecture fields set up in the precincts of shrines and temples in the old days where people gathered for information will be recreated in Bishamonten Zenkoku-ji Temple not just during the day on the main festival day but also at night on the eve this year. Start the day with a great laughter brought by comical Rakugo and then immerse yourselves in the intriguing stories of Koudan at dusk.
- Date
- May 11th (Sat), 2019
- Location
- Special stage at Bishamonten Zenkoku-ji Temple
- Admission
- Free
- Time Performers
- 15:00-15:10 Opening
- 15:10-15:40 Cyril Coppini (“Rakugo” storytelling)
- 18:00-18:30 Kanda Orine (“Koudan” storytelling)
- *Approximate times
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
- May 11th (Sat), 2019 16:30-17:30 / 18:30-19:30
- May 12th (Sun), 2019 12:30-13:00 / 14:00-14:30 / 15:30-16:00
- *Approximate times
- 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
- May 11th (Sat), 2019 15:00-16:00 / 17:30-18:30
- May 12th (Sun), 2019 12:00-12:40 / 13:10-13:50 / 14:20-15:00
- *Approximate times
- Location
- Streets of Kagurazaka (Starting from Bishamonten Zenkoku-ji Temple)
- Admission
- Free
- Performers
- Houtetsu Kai (Johana Hikiyama Festival, Iori Uta)
