Rakugo Museum
Ikeda is the first city in Japan to be known as "The City Of Rakugo," and its "Rakugo Museum" which opened in April, 2007 houses a permanent Kamigata Rakugo exhibition.
Inside the museum is a visual introduction to rakugo and an area to watch and listen to your favorite rakugo performers on DVD and CD. There is also an area displaying "Ikeda Boar Buying" and "Ikeda Cattle Praising."
Each month on the second Saturday from 2 p.m. a rakugo session is held (admission fee charged). The museum also holds paid-admission introductory rakugo classes for amateurs.
Inside the museum is a visual introduction to rakugo and an area to watch and listen to your favorite rakugo performers on DVD and CD. There is also an area displaying "Ikeda Boar Buying" and "Ikeda Cattle Praising."
Each month on the second Saturday from 2 p.m. a rakugo session is held (admission fee charged). The museum also holds paid-admission introductory rakugo classes for amateurs.
Basic information
| Name of facility | Rakugo Museum |
| Address | 7-3 Sakaehon-machi Ikeda-shi |
| Opening hours | 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. ※ In some cases admission may be limited due to events being held. |
| Closed day | Tuesdays (when a national holiday falls on a Tuesday, museum is closed on the following day), and year-end and New Year holidays |
| Parking space | Private paid parking is available nearby |
| Fee | Museum entry is free (admission is charged for rakugo sessions) |
| TEL | 072-753-4440 |
| WEB | http://www.ikedashi-kanko.jp/recommend-spot04.html |
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