When and where will the 17th Kaminarizaka Rakugo Festival be held?

It will be held on Saturday, June 20, 2026, and Saturday, June 27, 2026, at the Akagi Shrine Soshuden (Akagi Hall) in Akagiyama, Shinjuku, Tokyo.

Who will perform at the evening show on June 20?

Koshitei Kikunosuke and storyteller Ichika Tanabe will perform.

Where can I purchase tickets?

Tickets are available for purchase on Kancetti, operated by Long Run Planning Co., Ltd.

Who is the producer of the Kaminarizaka Rakugo Festival?

Koshitei Kikunosuke has been the producer since the first event.

Can you tell me about Ichika Tanabe's activities?

Ichika Tanabe is a young, talented storyteller who performs a wide range of works from classical to contemporary. She is scheduled to be promoted to top storyteller in autumn 2026.

17th Kagurazaka Rakugo Festival to be Held, Featuring Duo Performance by Kokontei Kikunojo and Rising Kodan Star Ichika Tanabe

Published May 25, 2026 7:00 PM ・ Updated Jun 14, 2026 6:36 AM ・ 3 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

The 17th Kagurazaka Rakugo Festival will be held on June 20th and 27th, 2026, at the Akagi Shrine Assembly Hall in Shinjuku, Tokyo. Produced by Kokontei Kikunojo, the festival features a special duo performance with kodan performer Ichika Tanabe on the evening of the 20th.

The 17th Kagurazaka Rakugo Festival will take place on June 20 and June 27, 2026, at the Akagi Shrine Assembly Hall (1-10 Akagi-motomachi, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo). Tickets are currently available through Confetti, operated by Long Run Planning Inc.

This two-day event offers a chance to enjoy exceptional rakugo in Kagurazaka, a district historically renowned for its yose theaters and performing arts. In its 17th year, the festival features sophisticated Edomae-style rakugo and vibrant performances by a rising star in kodan, all curated by producer Kokontei Kikunojo.

Started in 2009 by local volunteers, the festival has been consistently produced by master of orthodox Edomae rakugo, Kokontei Kikunojo, since its inception.

A highlight of this year's program is the "Kikunojo-Ichika Duo Performance" on the evening of Saturday, June 20. Kikunojo has invited rising kodan star Ichika Tanabe, who is set to be promoted to shin'uchi this autumn, to perform with him, allowing the audience to enjoy the intersection of two different traditional narrative arts.

[Event Overview] 17th Kagurazaka Rakugo Festival Dates: June 20 (Sat) and June 27 (Sat), 2026 Venue: Akagi Shrine Assembly Hall (1-10 Akagi-motomachi, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo) Lineup: - June 20 (Sat) Day Session 13:30: Hakushu Togetsuan, Bungiku Kokontei - June 20 (Sat) Evening Session 18:00: Kikunojo Kokontei, Ichika Tanabe (Kodan) - June 27 (Sat) Day Session 13:30: Shozo Hayashiya, Kyotaro Yanagiya - June 27 (Sat) Evening Session 18:00: Kikunojo Kokontei, Sansa Yanagiya

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17th Kagurazaka Rakugo Festival to be Held, Featuring Duo Performance by Kokontei Kikunojo and Rising Kodan Star Ichika Tanabe

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