It looks like the “Housenka CCRC Ashiya Yamate,” located near Maeyama Park in the Yamate area, will host the “Nursing Care × Laughter” Housenka Rakugo Show & Facility Tour on Saturday, September 26.
(Information provided by Housenka CCRC Ashiya Yamate)

“Nursing Care × Laughter” Housenka Rakugo Show & Facility Tour
When is it?
Saturday, September 26, 2026
Part 1: Rakugo Show, 10:00–11:15 / Part 2: Facility Tour, 11:30–12:30
Where is it?
Image from the press release
Housenka CCRC Ashiya Yamate
Here’s the location on the map ↓
The address is 9-1 Tsurugitani, Ashiya, Hyogo.
What will happen at the event?
- Katsura Harudanji IV, who also serves as the Housenka Group’s CEO (Chief Entertainment Officer), will take the stage 🎤
- Enjoy plenty of rakugo performances by storytellers active at the Tenma Tenjin Hanjotei theater 😆
- After the rakugo show, there will also be a tour of the facility 🏠
- A free shuttle bus (advance reservation required) will be available from Hanshin and JR Ashiya stations and Hankyu Ashiyagawa Station 🚌
How much does it cost?
Free
Capacity: 80 people (advance registration required; first come, first served)
How to register
Register using the online application form, or by fax (download and send the application form).
For inquiries, call TEL 0120-294-998 (weekdays, 9:00–17:00).
For event details, see → here (official Housenka Group website)
Wrapping up
“Nursing care × laughter” sounds like a wonderful combination! Both of the previous events reportedly reached full capacity, so if you’re interested, be sure to register early. Since you can tour the facility after enjoying a full program of rakugo, it may also be a good opportunity for anyone considering looking for a nursing care facility.
※Thank you to Housenka CCRC Ashiya Yamate for providing the information!!


