Hakata Traditional Performing Arts Centre
Performances by Request
General Information～Experience traditional performing arts
in a new tourist spot in Hakata!～Hakata Traditional Performing Arts Association（Office:Fukuoka Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Department of Regional Promotion）

TEL： ＋81-92-441-1118
Email：fkkdentou@fukunet.or.jp

Hakata Traditional Performing Arts Centre
The Hakata Traditional Performing Arts Centre isa new tourist location in front of Kushida Shrine, the local Shinto deity of Hakata,where visitors can experience Hakataʼs traditional culture.
This facility also serves as Hakata Kenban (ticket office) and a rehearsal area.
Furthermore, in association with the city of Fukuokaʼs “Hakata Old Town Project”,
the aim of this project is to work toward the promotion of tourism andeconomic development in the cityʼs Hakata neighborhoodby making the most of the areaʼs tourist resources.
＊Hakata Old Town Project :This project seeks to promote tourism in the city on
par with the many other world cities by developing its
history-rich “Old Town” as a tourist attraction.
The project began as an initiative with thecooperation of both the private and public sector withthe aim of promoting the city as a whole, bolstering
the city’s appeal by highlighting the history, traditionand culture of its Hakata neighborhood. The city ofFukuoka has itself welcomed increasing numbers of
foreign tourists from abroad each year, and thisproject arose out of the need to capitalize on thistrend, particularly in the local regions, by developing
the city’s “Old Town”.

＊Stage not open to the public on a daily basis.

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ＶThe “Hakata Traditional Performing Arts Center”, just momentsfrom Kushida Shrine’s (Hakata’s main shrine) holy street.

At the entrance to the facilities you will findmany Hakata Obi on display!

You will be welcomed by a hallway adorned with “Hakata Kenjo”,
the design most representative of the local Hakata-ori cloth.

Be a part of the action from seats close to the stage! Come enjoy a dance
performance as well as a traditional zashiki asobi game experience!✿3

In addition, enjoy the variety of tourist attractions, shops, and dining establishments
found near the Hakata Traditional Performing Arts Center with our package tour.
HAKATA
RIVERAIN MALL

Kushida Shrine「提供：福岡市」

Hakata MachiyaFolk Museum「提供：福岡市」

Kawabata
Shopping Arcade「提供：福岡市」

Hakata-sennen-nomon Gate

「提供：福岡市」

HAKATA
TRADITIONAL CRAFT
AND DESIGN MUSEUM「提供：福岡市」

Jotemji Temple「提供：福岡市」

キャナルシティ博多▲Fukuoka Official City Guide “Yokanabi”
Available from “New Package Tour in Hakata Old Town”（https://yokanavi.com/news/119857/）「提供：福岡市」「提供：福岡市」

4Hakata Kenban
Kenban is the agency for geigi, female artists
who entertain performing traditional arts such as
Japanese dancing and playing musical instruments.
Kenban also handles geigi service charges.
The first Kenban office (named Aioi Kenban) wasestablished close to the locationof the former Naraya Primary Schoolin Aioi-cho (presently Hakata-ku) in 1889.
Later, Nakasu Kenban and Mizuchaya Kenban
were established. In the Taisho era (1912–1926),
there were five Kenban offices,
including Shin Kenban and Minami Kenban.
During World War II, the Kenban system wascompletely dismantled. After World War II,
Nakasu Kenban and Mizuchaya Kenban were revived.
In 1985, however, all the former Kenban offices wereintegrated into the Hakata Kenban.

5EVENTThe Hakata Traditional Performing Arts Center holds “Regular Public Performances”
every month as well as “Performances by Request” tailored to meet the specific needs of each client.

Regular public performances
・Held approximately three times a month (One weekday and two Saturdays).
Performance dates and times, performers, program contents, and costs determined by
the Regional Promotion Committee.
・Performances either 90 or 45 minutes in duration.
・Maximum of 20 guests (chair seating). Reservations typically must be made and paid
for in advance.
・Interpretation service not provided.

Performances by request・Performed by “Hakata Geigi”.
・Performance dates and times, number of performers, and program contents tailored tomeet clients’ needs.
・Performances approximately 60 minutes in duration (available from 9:00am to 6:00pm)
・Places available：1-25 guests (choice of either chair or zabuton floor cushion seating).
・Interpretation service provided upon request. *Additional fee applies.
・“Performances in Venue of Your Choice” held in hotels or traditional ryoutei fine-dining
restaurants throughout the city also available by request.

*As of the end of August 2018.

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How to Apply for Performancesby Request
Yourcompany

This
Regional
Promotion
Committee

Yourcompany

This
Regional
Promotion
Committee• Please indicate your desired date and time, number ofguests, budget (number of performers). ☞1See price list
• We will confirm performer availability and contact you as
to whether we can fulfill your request.
• Please choose type of performance.
☞2See program information• Performance will be held according to client preferences.

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Hakata Kenban
Geigi (geisha) are known as either jikata or tachikata depending on their art. Those in charge ofmusical accompaniment (such as the shamisen, etc.) are known as jikata whereas dance performers arereferred to as tachikata. Apprentice geishas are referred to as hangyoku, and said apprentice tachikata
wear extravagant furisode (long-sleeved) kimono.

JikataSusohiki（Stage Performer Kimono）

Tachikata

KimonoHangyoku※Hairstyle and makeup varies by individual geigi (geisha)8price list
The cost of performances by request varies depending on the number of performers andtheir wardrobe. Please note that both jikata (musicians) and tachikata (dancers) are required
for the performance to take place.

number ofguests

３people〜formationPrice¥110,000 〜＊Please inquire for requests of 3 or more performers.
Upon hearing your specific requirements we will work to meet your request.
Note 1) Prices mentioned above are minimum rates based on a two-hour total time commitment. In the event of longer timecommitment or depending on the individual performers these prices may fluctuate.
Note 2) Hairstyle and makeup varies by individual geigi (geisha).
Note 3) Prices mentioned above applicable only for performances held at the Hakata Traditional Performing Arts Center.

*As of the end of August 2019.

9program information ①
Choose your desired performance program contents and we will work to meet your request.

Performance

Come enjoy a breathtaking
dance performance by theHakata Kenbanʼs geigi
performers, keepers of the
traditional performing arts ofHakata.

Ozashiki asobi(a large,traditional type of party）

Take part in a real zashiki asobi
game experience typicallyenjoyed at traditional ryoutei
fine-dining restaurants. Losers
must take a drink as a penalty,
but we will use juice instead ofalcohol!

Ｑ＆Ａtime

Go ahead and ask the geigianything you are curious about!
Get up close and personal withthe performers in a relaxed andfriendly atmosphere.

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program information ②
photography

Dance lecture

Quiz

Whatdoes itmean!?
Take souvenir photos with thegeigi in their beautiful kimono.
Either group or individual photos
are okay!

Get up on stage and take a lesson
first hand from the Hakata geigi
themselves✿

There is a specific meaning behindeach movement in this traditional
dance. Try to guess the meaning
behind each of the geigiʼsmovements!

In addition to the above, if you have any specific program preferences feel
free to contact us for more information.
11Chronologｙ of events
Since its opening, the Hakata Traditional Performing Arts Center has organized
a number of performances at the request of groups from both within Japan andabroad. Below are some examples of past clients for your reference.
Performance Contents

NumberofParticipa
nts

Number ofPerformers

１４

Jikata １
Tachikata ３○

RWC2019 Product Design Tour(England Travel Industry)）２

Jikata １
Tachikata 2○Journalist for Major European
Media Online Edition

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Jikata １
Tachikata 2○○ ○Fukuoka Prefecture
Experiential Program
Development Project FAM Trip１４Jikata 2
Tachikata 2○○ ○２00

Jikata 2
Tachikata ３○○GroupSingapore Middle School for
Girls
Dance Club Members[Dispatched performance]

Cruise ship calling at Hakata Port

Performance on the“Amsterdam” ship

Performance

Ozashiki
asobi

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time

photograph
yDancelecture

Quiz

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Contact Details
Hakata Traditional Arts Promotion
Association（Secretariat: Regional Promotion Department,
Fukuoka Chamber of Commerce and Industry）✿Address：2-20 Reisen-machi, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka(Fukuya Bldg. 1F, in front of Seido (sacred road) to Kushida Shrine)✿ T E L：＋81-92-441-1118（9 AM to 5 PM on weekdays）✿Mail：fkkdentou@fukunet.or.jp ✿H P：https://hakata-geinou.jp/en/

Please do not hesitate to contact us.
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