Kagurazaka Street Stage Oedo Tour 2025 – Event Overview Announced
- Shinya Yamada
- Apr 6
- 4 min read
Updated: 7 days ago
Experience a unique cultural journey in Kagurazaka, one of Tokyo’s most historic districts. The Kagurazaka Street Stage Oedo Tour 2025 will take place on May 17 (Saturday) and May 18 (Sunday), 2025, transforming the entire Kagurazaka area into a vibrant stage for traditional Japanese performing arts. This festival offers an exceptional opportunity for both first-time attendees and international visitors to explore and appreciate Japan’s rich cultural heritage. Admission is free.
The Unique Charm of Tokyo's Kagurazaka
With its Edo-period cobblestone alleys and historic temples, Kagurazaka is a place where time seemingly stands still. Often referred to as “Tokyo’s Little Kyoto” or “Petit Paris,” this area blends traditional Japanese aesthetics with international influences, creating a distinctive cultural atmosphere. Each year, the festival serves as a platform to rediscover the deep-rooted artistic traditions that define Kagurazaka’s allure.
Highlights of Kagurazaka Street Stage Oedo Tour 2025
Various locations across Kagurazaka will be transformed into stages showcasing Japan’s performing arts. Guests can enjoy:
Live performances featuring shamisen, koto, and shakuhachi
Traditional Japanese theater, including Noh, classical dance, storytelling, and rakugo (comic storytelling)
Exclusive geisha experience with “ozashiki asobi” (geisha-hosted entertainment)
Fusion performances blending Japanese traditional instruments with contemporary music
Innovative collaborations with modern dance and other performing arts
Pairing the Festival with Our Kagurazaka Walking Tours
Enhance your festival experience with our Kagurazaka Walking Tour, designed to uncover the district’s hidden gems. Led by local guides, this tour provides insights into Kagurazaka’s fascinating history and cultural significance, allowing you to immerse yourself in its timeless beauty beyond the festival dates.
Conclusion
Whether you are visiting Kagurazaka for the first time or returning to delve deeper into its cultural richness, Kagurazaka Street Stage O-edo Tour 2025 offers an unparalleled opportunity to experience Japan’s traditional performing arts. Step into the heart of Tokyo’s heritage, explore its artistic essence, and discover the authentic beauty that has been preserved for generations.
We look forward to welcoming you to this extraordinary celebration!
Kagurazaka Street Stage Oedo Tour 2025 – Event Overview
Dates:
Saturday, May 17, 2025
Sunday, May 18, 2025
Rain or shine. Canceled only in the event of severe weather.
Venues:
Various locations throughout the Kagurazaka area, including:
Bishamonten Zenkokuji Temple, Akagi Shrine, Yarai Noh Theater, Shirogane Park, streets along Kagurazaka-dori, and other historic landmarks.
Program Highlights
May 17 (Sat)
KOTOHOGI Live Performances
13:00 –
Nagauta × Hayashi: Isojiro Yoshimura Group × Wakajishikai
Nihon Buyo: Jueka Nishikawa, Komaya Wakayagi
15:00 –
Kiyomoto Narrative Music × Hayashi: Narumidayu Kiyomoto Group × Wakajishikai
Nihon Buyo: Kazuki Nishikawa, Hiroki Nishikawa
Kagurazaka Rakuza: Koshakuba (Storytelling Theater)
13:30 / 15:30 –
Performers: Iori Kanda (Kodan), Ichitaro Azumaya & Mi Azumaya (Rokyoku),
Rieko Fuditaka (Chikuzen Biwa), Kyonosuke Takemoto & Kasu Tsuruzawa (Gidayu-bushi)
“Ozashiki Live” at Bishamonten
14:00 –
Performers: Kagurazaka Geisha
Lemon Mimasu (Edo spinning top tricks), Koenshi Ryutei (Rakugo)
Advance registration & lottery required (Application Period: Apr 25 [Fri] 10:00 – May 6 [Tue])
Apply here: https://torioki.confetti-web.com/form/3948
Guided Pathway to Performing Arts
11:30 –
Koto music by Naokazu Tanaka, Shogo Hiyoshi, Oji Komuro, Yuma Nagasawa, Kosuke Kubo
Guest: Robert Campbell
16:00 –
Noh performance by the Kanze Kyukokai School
Shinnai Street Performances (Kagurazaka Streets)
16:30 / 19:00 –
Tsuruga Wakasa-no-Jo and disciples
Johana Hikiyama Festival: Iori Songs
18:00 –
Performed by Hozuikai
Bishamonten Evening Performances
19:00 –
Maruichi Sen’o Troupe (Edo Daikagura), Nobutaka Yoshizawa (17-string Koto),
Gendai Sangaku (Japanese flute, sho, taiko, saz, storytelling, and more)
Children’s Plaza
13:00 –
May 18 (Sun)
Kagurazaka Rakuza: Koshakuba (Storytelling Theater)
12:00 / 15:00 –
Performers: Hakuchi Matsubayashi (Kodan), Seisui Arai (Satsuma Biwa),
Haruno Kunimoto & Michiyo Sawamura (Rokyoku), Orine Kanda (Kodan)
Kagurazaka Street Live Performances: Geino Meguri
In front of Shimakin
13:00 –
AKATSUKI (Koto, Shakuhachi, Taiko)
14:30 –
Gendai Sangaku (Japanese flute, sho, taiko, saz)
16:00 –
Sesami Street (Tsugaru Shamisen)
Kagurazakaue Crossing
13:30 –
Mitsuru Kamijo (Edo string puppetry)
15:00 –
Gagaku Shimokuma Takeru (sho, hichiriki, ryuteki, and shomyo)
16:30 –
Yutaka Oyama (Tsugaru Shamisen) × Sara Akiyoshi (Japanese flute) × Yoshimi Tsujimoto (Shakuhachi) × Masaki Otawa (Taiko)
Kamiasobi Live Performances
14:00 –
Mademoiselle Cinema (Contemporary Dance) × Kyonosuke Takemoto & Kazu Tsuruzawa (Gidayu-bushi)
15:30 –
Hogaku 2.0 (Guitar, Shakuhachi, Koto, Synthesizer)
Shinnai Street Performances
13:00 / 15:00 –
Tsuruga Wakasa-no-Jo and disciples
Johana Hikiyama Festival: Iori Songs
12:00 / 14:00 –
Performed by Hozuikai
Sunset Live at Akagi Shrine
17:30 –
Daiki Fujiyama (Tezuma – traditional Japanese magic)
Daisuke Kiba (Kokyu – Japanese bowed instrument)
Tokiwazu Waeidayu (Tokiwazu) × Chiho Fujisa (Hayashi ensemble)
Children’s Plaza
13:30 / 15:30 –
Shibuya Gagekidan (Kamishibai)
14:40 –
Mitsuru Kamijo (Edo string puppetry)
Kagurazaka Time-Travel Stamp Rally / Historical Walking Tour
12:00 – 16:00
Try Japanese Instruments!
12:30 –
Admission: Free (some programs require advance registration)
Organizers:
Arts Council Tokyo (Tokyo Metropolitan Foundation for History and Culture)
NPO Iki na Machizukuri Club
Produced by: Koten Kuukan Co., Ltd.
Managed by: Nintei NPO Arkship
General Inquiries:
Kagurazaka Street Stage Oedo Tour Office (inside Koten Kuukan)
TEL: +81-3-5478-8265 (Weekdays 10:00–18:00)
E-Mail: contact@kaguramachi.jp
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How to Access Kagurazaka
The Kagurazaka area is conveniently located within 30 minutes from any major station in Tokyo. This is because Kagurazaka is situated in the heart of Tokyo, at the center of the Yamanote Line. Please come and visit this convenient and charming Kagurazaka.
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