Kikuō Hayashiya

is a Japanese rakugo performer and a featured member of the long-running television comedy show Shōten. His real name is , although he is most widely known by his previous comedian name , a name he was the first to assume. The new Kikuzō Hayashiya is his son, the former . On Shōten he always wears a yellow kimono. He is known for making commonplace jokes and usually "plays the fool".

Discography Singles + List of singles, with selected chart positions Release date Title Notes December,1975 April,1978 April,1978

Kikuzō Ramen Kikuō has a chain of noodle shops named after him called "Kikuzō Ramen." On Shōten, he often advertises Kikuzō Ramen, but other members joke about it being very flavorless.