When is the event taking place?

August 11, 2026 (Tue, Holiday) from 12:00 PM to 4:15 PM. Reception starts at noon.

What is included in the ticket price?

Lunch buffet, free drinks, show, service charge, and tax are all included.

Children under elementary school age cannot attend. Elementary school students and above are welcome.

How can I purchase tickets?

Tickets are available via Pia (Web) using P-code: 661-515. No phone reservations.

Are wheelchair seats available?

Yes, wheelchair-accessible seating is available. Please call 049-227-1112 to reserve.

Kawagoe Prince Hotel Announces 35th Anniversary Special Performance 'Kinpare ~ What Will Rakugo and Drawing Do? ~'

Published Jul 17, 2026 12:00 AM ・ Updated Jul 16, 2026 5:26 PM ・ 10 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

Kawagoe Prince Hotel will host a special 35th-anniversary performance titled 'Kinpare ~ What Will Rakugo and Drawing Do? ~' on August 11, 2026. This unique collaboration features illustrator Kin Shiotani and rakugo performer Tatekawa Seinosuke, blending live drawing, rakugo storytelling, and light conversation. The event includes a lunch buffet, offering a premium experience exclusive to the hotel.

Kawagoe Prince Hotel (located at 1-22 Niimoto-cho, Kawagoe City, Saitama Prefecture, General Manager: Manabu Takenaka) will host the special 35th-anniversary performance 'Kinpare ~ What Will Rakugo and Drawing Do? ~' on Tuesday, August 11, 2026 (a national holiday).

This event celebrates 35 years since the hotel's opening in 1991, expressing gratitude to the local community and delivering culture and inspiration. It features an unprecedented collaboration between Kin Shiotani, an illustrator and writer known for her unique perspective on Japan's regional charms, and Tatekawa Seinosuke, a rakugo artist active on Nippon TV's 'Shōten' manzai segment. The performance will blend lighthearted conversation, live drawing demonstrations, and a traditional rakugo story passed down from the Edo period—creating an experience available nowhere else.

Prior to the performance, guests will enjoy a Japanese-Western-Chinese lunch buffet prepared by the hotel's chefs. Over 20 dishes will be served, including live-performance menu items such as 'Roast Beef from Beef Loin,' 'Croque Monsieur,' and 'Crème Brûlée,' offering a high-quality experience unique to the hotel.

Through the fusion of 'rakugo,' beloved across generations, and 'art,' created with free-spirited imagination, this new form of entertainment will deliver smiles and感动 to the local community, while providing an experience only a hotel can offer.

Kawagoe Prince Hotel 35th Anniversary Special Performance 'Kinpare ~ What Will Rakugo and Drawing Do? ~' Overview

Date August 11, 2026 (Tuesday, National Holiday)

Venue Prince Hall, 3rd Floor, Kawagoe Prince Hotel

Time 12:00 PM – 4:15 PM

Reception from 12:00 PM / Lunch buffet from 12:30 PM / Performance from 2:00 PM

Admission ¥11,000 (assigned seating) \ Special event-only goods will also be provided as gifts \/

How to Purchase Pia (Web) P-code: 661-515

Organizer Kawagoe Prince Hotel

Cooperation Seibu Media Communications Co., Ltd.

Inquiries Banquet Reservation Desk, Kawagoe Prince Hotel

TEL: 049-227-1112 (direct line) 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Reserve here

- Children under school age are not permitted. - Reservations via phone or email are not accepted. - For wheelchair seating, please notify us in advance at TEL: 049-227-1112 (direct line). - The price includes one person's lunch buffet, beverages (free drink), show, service charge, and consumption tax. - Seating in the dining area will be shared; please understand. - Menu items and ingredients may change due to supply conditions. - We cannot modify menu contents or remove ingredients; please understand in advance. - Guests who do not arrive by the end of the lunch buffet service will not be served meals. - The program content and schedule are subject to change.

Performer Introductions

### Kin Shiotani

Born in Tokyo. Illustrator and essayist. Gained attention for her 'Long Title Series' postcards sold at small shops nationwide. She has published illustrations across various media, released art books, appeared on television, and participated in and organized performances and talk events. Drawing from years of travel, she offers unique perspectives on towns across Japan at events and lectures, earning widespread support.

### Tatekawa Seinosuke

A member of the Tatekawa School of Rakugo, under Tatekawa Shinosuke. Graduated from the Faculty of Agriculture, Tokyo University of Agriculture. Entered Tatekawa Shinosuke's tutelage in 1997 and became a 'Shin'uchi' (fully licensed rakugo master) in 2013. Regular performer on Nippon TV's 'Shōten,' personality on Nippon Broadcasting System's 'Weekly Naruhodo! Nippon,' appeared in commercials for 'Ryukakusan' (Ryukakusan Direct 'Disciple Chapter,' Ryukakusan Throat Refreshing Tablets 'Disciple Chapter'), and radio commercials for the 'National Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry' (broadcast on 38 stations nationwide with Nippon Broadcasting as the key station). Author of 'Rakugo That Actually Teaches the Essence of Money.'

About Kawagoe Prince Hotel

Kawagoe Prince Hotel is located in 'Little Edo Kawagoe,' where historic streetscapes blend with new culture. Directly connected to 'Hon-Kawagoe Station' on the Seibu Shinjuku Line, it serves as a base for tourism and business. The hotel features restaurants and banquet halls, offering a space where guests can enjoy both exploring Kawagoe and their stay.

- Address: 1-22 Niimoto-cho, Kawagoe City, Saitama Prefecture 350-8501 - Phone: 049-227-1111 - Number of guest rooms: 106 - Access: Direct connection to 'Hon-Kawagoe' Station on the Seibu Shinjuku Line

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Source: PR TIMES
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