Kokontei Four-Man Gathering 2026 Tickets in Tokyo

A Tribute to Master Shinkiro Ryugyoku

At the heart of this Kokontei Four-Man Gathering is a heartfelt memorial tribute to the late Master Shinkiro Ryugyoku. I feel that the passing of Master Shinkiro Ryugyoku in June gives this edition a reflective atmosphere allowing fellow performers to honour the contribution of Master Shinkiro Ryugyoku to the Kokontei tradition. Through stories, memories and personal reflections the memorial talk offers audiences a perspective, on the artistic relationships and mentorship that help preserve rakugo across generations.

Three Distinct Rakugo Masters on One Stage

Kokontei Kikunojo, Sumidagawa Baiseki and Kokontei Bunkiku each have their unique personality and their own way of telling stories during the performance. Their individual acts show how flexible rakugo can be, where one actor can become characters by making small changes in voice, movement and timing. For people, from countries seeing these well-known performers in one night is a great way to learn about the different styles and the deep quality of this traditional Japanese performance art.

Discover Rakugo in an Intimate Tokyo Setting

The Fukagawa Edo Museum Small Theatre creates a setting that fits the chatty style of rakugo. Than using elaborate scenery performers use only voices, expressions and minimal props to build whole worlds inside the audience’s mind. Located in the Fukagawa area the venue gives visitors a chance to combine a live cultural show with Tokyo’s Edo‑period past.

Dates and venues

Friday, 27 November 2026

Venue: Fukagawa Edo Museum Small Theatre, Tokyo

Doors open: 18:30 | Start time: 19:00

Admission: All reserved seating

The price, for each performance date is confirmed when you ask because ticket availability and ticket demand can change. We give you a live price quote when you contact us. Please remember that ticketing system rules and how we assign seats are handled inside Japan. To get tickets send us the event name, the date you want the venue and how many people will come using our Contact Us button.

Why book through Jasumo Tickets

Getting tickets for Japanese performing arts can be very hard for visitors from other countries. Many classical shows in Japan sell tickets through ticketing systems that are in Japanese. Those systems ask for registration a Japanese phone number and payment options that are only available inside Japan. Big memorial events and shows with performers often sell out very quickly when tickets first become available.

Jasumo Tickets removes these barriers by getting tickets from official ticketing sources and event organisers all over Japan. The Jasumo Tickets team handles all communication and paperwork in Japanese. It keeps you fully informed in plain English. The team bypasses payment limits that happen with -Japanese cards by making the purchase through local channels.

Each ticket is checked carefully to make sure it is real before it is sent to your hotel or place of stay in Japan by a Japanese courier or, by post.

How it works

To request tickets for this memorial gathering, please select the Contact Us button and include the event title, date, venue, and total number of people in your party.

FAQ

Venue & access

Fukagawa Edo Museum Small Theatre (Tokyo)

Nearest Station: Kiyosumi-shirakawa Station

Nearby Landmark: Fukagawa Edo Museum