Asakusa walk in yukata (2) ~ Classical Rakugo debut in Asakusa!

In addition, Asakusa is also a city of art.
Asakusa was the first movie theater in Japan.There seemed to be 30 movie theaters and theaters in the heyday after the war.Many actors and entertainers, such as Kiyoshi Atsumi and Takeshi Beat, started their careers in Asakusa.

Introducing a rakugo banquet as one of the places to enjoy Asakusa, a city of art.

Rakugo is a traditional performing art that can be enjoyed easily

Have you heard rakugo immediately?
Rakugo is a very simple classical performing art in which a rakugo writer (also known as a niece) sits alone on a high-za cushion and talks only with gestures and hand towels and a folding fan.The story of “Otogi Shu” who served near Sengoku Daimyo was said to be the beginning of rakugo, and in the Edo period, a rakugo writer who listened to people for a fee was introduced.

There is always a “Ochi” at the end of every rakugo story.In addition to “Ochi”, there are many points that can be laughed in the middle of the story.If you think it’s interesting, don’t be shy and laugh out loud saying “Ahaha!” When you laugh out loud, your stress will relieve and you will feel refreshed.I love this untouched rakugo atmosphere ^^

Rakugo is also interesting because there are no perfect heroes.The protagonists all have a bit of trouble, and even if they think they are villains, they are actually good guys, and the prostitute who tries to trick a man is actually fooled.Rakugo, where such human characters appear, laughs out loud in some stories and tears in other stories.

Rakugo has no special costumes or props.The only props are a towel and a fan.Mr.Hiiragi will continue to play various roles based on the direction of the body, gestures, and tone of the voice.However, it is strange that the scenery of Edo city and the faces of the characters come to mind while listening.In the words of a certain niece, “Rakugo is to listen with your ears and see with your heart”.

In addition to classic stories set in the streets of Edo, a lot of modern stories called “new works” have recently been made.This is also a rakugo! ? You might also be surprised to find a work ♪

First of all, Rakugo debuts at a table

Yose is a place where you can easily enjoy such rakugo.
There are four places in Tokyo where you can listen to rakugo almost every day.Shinjuku Suehirotei, Suzumoto Performing Arts Center, Ikebukuro Performing Arts Center, and Asakusa Performing Hall.

The Asakusa Performing Hall is located on the west side of Denpoin Street in front of Sensoji Temple.The names of rakugo artists and entertainers who appear today are lined up at the entrance.

Kitosen’s ticket fee is basically the same day ticket and no reservation is required.
When you are taking a walk in Asakusa with a yukata, you can stop by when you think you have some time and you can listen to it even when you are rakugo.The daytime part is from 11:40 to 16:30, and the night part is from 16:40 to 21:00.Of course you can watch it all the time, and you can enter and leave during the performance.

In attendance, Rakuya and entertainers who have various arts such as comics, comics, magic, paper cutting, monomane, etc.appear one after another, mainly in rakugo.The holding time is about 10-15 minutes per person, and they will appear in order from the youngest.It is a real pleasure to be able to see the famous niece who is also on TV’s “smiles” and variety shows.

You can also eat and drink at the banquet.One of the ways to enjoy it is to buy lunch boxes and sandwiches at a store in the hall, and to eat while having lunch.

Enjoy yukata wearing a yukata.
Please have a smart time!

Recommended animation work for preparation for the debut of the party

Although you may have thought that it was a little hurdle to go to a table without listening to rakugo.At the end of this article, we will introduce an anime based on the recommended rakugo!

Here is it.
『昭和元禄落語心中』

This work is originally an animation of manga, but I recommend it because the anime can better understand the storytellers of rakugo.
And the main stage of this work is Asakusa! Some buildings are modeled after the Asakusa Performing Hall.Sensoji Temple, Azumabashi, Hanakawado…that place in Asakusa This place also appears.

Since it is an anime that can be enjoyed for the first time in rakugo, if you feel that it is a bit uneasy to go to a table suddenly, please have a look!