Rakugo at the Temple – The 10th Sairenji Yose
Sunday, September 21, 2025 | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Venue: Sairenji Temple Main Hall (5-4-7 Chuo, Yonezawa City)
A Timeless Art of Storytelling, Loved Across Generations
Did you know that Rakugo—the traditional Japanese art of comic storytelling—traces its roots back to Buddhist sermons?
This autumn equinox, come and enjoy Rakugo in the serene atmosphere of a temple at night.
Performer
Shunputei Mankitsu (Fourth Generation)
Born in Aichi Prefecture in 1979.
- Entered the school of Shunputei Enkitsu (a disciple of the famous Enraku family) in 2003.
- Rose to prominence under the stage name “Shunputei Kitsutsuki,” winning numerous competitions for young rakugo storytellers.
- Promoted to Shin’uchi (master storyteller) in March 2013, taking the name “Shunputei Mankitsu (4th generation).”
- In June 2018, awarded the National Engei Hall’s “Hanagata Engei Grand Prize” (Gold Prize).
Today, he is regarded as one of the most promising and exciting rakugo performers in Japan.
Event Details
- Date & Time: Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025 | 6:00 PM Start, Ends at 8:00 PM
- Venue: Sairenji Temple Main Hall (5-4-7 Chuo, Yonezawa City)
- Admission: Adults ¥2,000 | High school & college students ¥1,500 | Elementary & junior high students ¥1,000
(Advance reservation required. Limited to 40 seats. Registration closes once full.) - Contact:
Sairenji Yose Executive Committee (Representative: Tatsunobu Ito)
Tel: 0238-23-9400 (Sairenji Temple)
Email: sairenjieve@gmail.com
✨ Join us for an evening of laughter and tradition in the temple hall, where timeless stories meet warm autumn nights.
