Kyotaro Yanagiya Solo Performance in Midsummer Takayama: Held for the Second Consecutive Year

In midsummer Takayama, the finest "laughter" is coming. The solo performance "Kyotaro Yanagiya Solo Performance in Midsummer Takayama" by Kyotaro Yanagiya, a leading Rakugo storyteller, will be held on Saturday, August 8th, at the Takayama Civic Culture Hall Small Hall. Following its successful debut last year and positive feedback from many customers, it has been decided to hold the event for the second consecutive year. Kyotaro Yanagiya's performance will once again take place in Takayama this year. Kyotaro Yanagiya, a highly popular and long-renowned "Rakugo performer whose tickets are hard to get," effortlessly performs both classical and contemporary Rakugo, captivating a wide range of generations with his masterful character portrayals and lively storytelling. His expressive power, which instantly draws in the audience, continues to fascinate not only Rakugo fans but also those experiencing Rakugo for the first time. This performance, enjoyed on the special stage of Takayama, a popular tourist destination, is sure to be a charming cultural experience. In the midsummer afternoon, enjoy a "moment of laughter and sophistication" in the cool hall. In "Hida's Little Kyoto, Takayama," which boasts excellent hot springs, local sake, and many delicious specialties, please enjoy the exquisite "Kyotaro Rakugo"!! As a popular Rakugo storyteller representing the Rakugo world, he gained attention in 1998 by winning the Grand Prize in the NHK New Entertainment Awards (Rakugo category). After being promoted to Shin'uchi in 2000, he received numerous awards, including the National Engeijo Hanagata Engeikai Grand Prize and the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology's New Artist Award (Popular Entertainment category). In 2025, he was awarded the "2024 Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology's Art Encouragement Prize (Popular Entertainment category)," further recognizing his artistic career and achievements. Currently, he serves as a standing director of the Rakugo Association and is active in various fields such as television, radio, and stage, in addition to Yose and hall performances. While rooted in tradition, he continues to convey the charm of Rakugo to the present day with his storytelling that lightly incorporates the atmosphere of the times. [Date and Time] Saturday, August 8th, 13:00 start (12:30 doors open) [Venue] Takayama Civic Culture Hall Small Hall 3 minutes walk from JR Takayama Station West Exit (Shirakuchi) Ticket Information [Price] 4,400 yen (all reserved seats, tax included) *Children under school age are not permitted. *Customers using wheelchairs must contact the Tokai TV Ticket Center before purchasing tickets. [Ticket Outlets] ◆Tokai TV Ticket Center 052-951-9104 (Weekdays 10:00-17:00) ◆Takayama Civic Culture Hall 8:30-21:00 Window sales only ◆Ticket Pia P-code: 541-227 ◆Lawson Ticket L-code: 45387 ◆Eplus [Inquiries] Tokai TV Broadcasting Business Division 052-954-1107 (Weekdays 10:00-17:00)