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Culture · Rakugo · one afternoon
Sanyūtei Koyūza and company
Sun 4 Oct · Doors 13:00, show 14:00–17:00
The rakugo master Sanyūtei Koyūza and his students, with guest Ryūtei Kochiraku and a dance by Yugawara's geisha.
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About the event
Once a year, the much-loved rakugo master Sanyūtei Koyūza brings his students to Yugawara. This eleventh show adds guest Ryūtei Kochiraku, a set of zokkyoku songs, and a dance by the town's geisha to open.
Advance tickets are ¥2,500 (¥3,000 on the day, if any are left), unreserved. Buy them at Lawson Yugawara Shirohori or the tourism desk at Man'yō Park. No food or drink in the hall.
Tickets and details
Plans can change with the weather. The organiser's page has the latest.
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