In the olden days, Storytellers’ Theaters were set up in the shrines and temples where people gathered, and were also a source of information and entertainment. The Storytellers′ Theater will be recreated at Bishamonten Zenkoku-ji Temple ground. In addition to “Koudan” storytelling, other traditional storytelling arts such as Biwa storytelling, and “Rokyoku” storytelling will be performed. The easy-to-understand programs with explanations will be enjoyed by those who are new to the art of storytelling.

Sunday, May 19th starting at 12:00 / 15:00
Venue Special stage at Bishamonten Zenkoku-ji Temple

Performance
Fujitaka Rieko (“Chikuzen biwa” Five-stringed Japanese lute)
Ichiryusai Teikyo (“Koudan” storytelling)
Azumaya Ichitaro, Azumaya Mitsu (“Rokyoku” storytelling)
Takarai Kinryo (“Koudan” storytelling)

Two live spots will pop up on the main street of Kagurazaka. A variety of performances on Kagurazaka-dori street. Some are breathtakingly skillful, and some are masterful performances that you can’t miss them listening to. A large number of “skilled” artists who share the fun and coolness of traditional performing arts will perform, inviting people of all ages into excitement.

Sunday, May 19th

Venue Shimakin
13:00- NADESHIKO J ENSEMBLE (“Shakuhachi” Bamboo flute, “Sou / Koto” Japanese harp)
14:30- Chirikara IIIII (“Hayashi” Japanese traditional purcussion & flute)
16:00- Seshami Street Boys (Tsugaru shamisen performance)

Venue Kagurazaka-ue Intersection
13:30- Kamijo Mitsuru (The Edo marionette group)
15:00- Gagaku Basara (“Gagaku” ancient court music)
16:30- Oyama Yutaka (Tsugaru shamisen) × Kominato Akihisa (“Shakuhachi” Bamboo flute) × Akiyoshi Sarah (“Fue” Japanese flute) × Otawa Masaki (“Taiko” Japanese drum)

A program featuring a genre-defying collaboration between traditional Japanese instruments and various instruments from around the world will be held on Akagi-jinja Shrine Grounds surrounded by the fresh green. The harmonies of traditional music arrangements and original compositions, with themes of music that correspond to the environment and the seasons, will comfortably fascinate those who are drawn to these sounds.

Sunday, May 19th
Venue Akagi-jinja Shrine Grounds

Starting at 14:00
Performance
KODACHI 〜木立〜 (“Kokyu” Japanese fiddle, Piano & synthesizer)

Starting at 15:30
Performance
HOGAKU 2.0 (Guitar, “Shakuhachi” Bamboo flute, “Sou / Koto” Japanese harp, Shamisen)

The sound of shamisen music coming from a stone-paved alley. You come across “Nagashi performance”. The chic appearance of “Shinnai Nagashi” performed by National Treasure of Shinnai-bushi, Tsuruga Wakasanojo shamisen troupe will float you through the alleys and side streets of Kagurazaka. Listen to the melancholic tunes calmly.

Sunday, May 19th starting at 13:00 / 15:00
Venue Start from Jinai Park

Performance
Tsuruga Wakasanojo shamisen troupe (“Shinnai-bushi” music)

“Edo-Hauta” music, which was introduced to Johana folk performing art of Nanto City, Toyama Prefecture, has been sung for 300 years as Johana Hikiyama Festival, Iori Uta in that area, and has been inherited as a unique culture. The “Iori Uta” has returned to Edo. The young men of Johana will parade through the back alleys of Kagurazaka with their shamisen, flutes, and singing , with the atmosphere of the Hikiyama Festival.

Sunday, May 19th starting at 12:00 / 14:00
Venue Start from Bishamonten Zenkoku-ji Temple

Performance
Houtetsu Kai (Johana folk performing art of Nanto City, Toyama Prefecture)

This program, delivered from the modern Kaguraden Stage under the evening sky, is the finale of the two-day festival. After the sesion opening lively with “Edo-Daikagura” Japanese traditional juggling and lion dance, a dynamic performance of 25strings “Sou / Koto” Japanese harp will be given by a number of young performers. Then, the leading players of “Nagauta” music & “Hayashi” Japanese traditional percussion & flute will passionately perform famous pieces from Kabuki and “Nihonbuyo” Traditional Japanese dance.

Sunday, May 19th starting at 17:30
Venue Kaguraden Stage in Akagi-jinja Shrine

Performance
Maruichi Senoh troupe (“Edo-Daikagura” Japanese traditional juggling and lion dance)
Nakai Tomoya (“Sou / Koto” 25 string Japanese harp)
Shumpukai (Shamisen, “Hayashi” Japanese traditional purcussion & flute)
Cyril Coppini (Navigator)

A place where families can enjoy traditional games such as “Beigoma” (Traditional Japanese spinning top) and Kendama, wooden blocks, and more, all while relaxing under the sky. Every year, this square attracts a large number of visitors. On the May 19th, in addition to the above, street performances such as Edo marionettes and old-fashioned picture-story shows will grab children’s hearts.

Sunday, May 19th starting at 12:00
Venue Shirogane Park

Performance
13:30-, 15:30 Shibuya gagekidan (Picture cards show)
14:40- Kamijo Mitsuru (The Edo marionette group)

Grab a stamp rally map and enjoy strolling through the alleys of Kagurazaka while touching with the history and culture of the area. Those who complete to visit six histrocal and cultural spots and collect stamps will receive a commemorative gift at Bishamonten Zenkoku-ji Temple. The guide will give you a one-point lesson for visitors to learn more about Kagurazaka at every historical spot.

Sunday, May 19th 12:00 til 16:00 (by 16:30 for Souvenir gift exchange)

Stamp Rally (collecting stamps on a card while visiting the different location spots)
Stamp-spot
Bishamonten Zenkoku-ji Temple (Souvenir gift exchange), Kosho-ji Temple, Enpuku-ji Temple, Shirogane Park, Jinai Park, Karukozaka-ue

History Guides
Bishamonten Zenkoku-ji Temple, Kosho-ji Temple, Enpuku-ji Temple, Shirogane Park, Jinai Park, Karukozaka-ue, Geisha-shinmichi st.