A dedication dance that carries the post town’s memories into the present through music and dance
Dedication Dance at the Akanami Shrine Grand Festival
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Season / frequency
- Early October / Once every 3 years
- Location
- Akanami Shrine
- Area
- Shizuoka Prefecture・Fujieda City(From Tokyo: approx. 1 h–1 h 30 min · bullet train)Prefecture-level estimate to a main station or airport, not the venue. Airport access, check-in and onward travel are extra; remote areas and islands can take much longer.
- Highlights and activities
- Last updated
- 2026/11/11
The dedication dance at the Akanami Shrine Grand Festival is a traditional event in Fujieda, where a local dance is dedicated to the accompaniment of nagauta, shamisen, and musicians.
About Dedication Dance at the Akanami Shrine Grand Festival
The dedication dance at the Akanami Shrine Grand Festival is a local dance performed at the festival at Akanami Shrine in Fujieda 5-chome, Fujieda City.
The dance is dedicated to the accompaniment of nagauta, shamisen, and hayashi musicians, and is associated with festival events featuring processions.
The festival is said to trace its roots to festivals in the Fujieda post town during the Edo period, and its current form is said to have become established from the Meiji period onward.
Festival highlights
The highlight is the local dance, performed to the accompaniment of nagauta singing, shamisen, and hayashi musicians.
The dance is a dedication event at the Akanami Shrine Grand Festival, and the yatai procession is also a distinctive feature of the festival.
The local dance, known as “Dedication Dance at the Akanami Shrine Grand Festival,” has been designated an Intangible Folk Cultural Property of Fujieda City and is also a constituent cultural property of a Japan Heritage story.
A dedication dance that carries the post town’s memories into the present through music and dance
What to expect
At the festival, the local dance is performed to the accompaniment of nagauta, shamisen, and hayashi musicians.
The dedication dance takes place as part of the Akanami Shrine Grand Festival and is also associated with events featuring yatai processions.
The grand festival is held once every 3 years as a festival in early October, according to the information provided.
Location and access
- Venue and address
Akanami Shrine, 5-15-36 Fujieda, Fujieda City, Shizuoka Prefecture
- Parking
About 50 vehicles
Address 5-15-36 Fujieda, Fujieda City, Shizuoka Prefecture
Dates and season
- Season
Early October
- Frequency
Once every 3 years
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Origins and History of Dedication Dance at the Akanami Shrine Grand Festival
The dedication dance at the Akanami Shrine Grand Festival is said to trace its roots to festivals in the Fujieda post town during the Edo period.
Its current form is said to have become established from the Meiji period onward, and the local dance has been designated an Intangible Folk Cultural Property of Fujieda City.
In addition, “Dedication Dance at the Akanami Shrine Grand Festival” is recognized as a constituent cultural property of a Japan Heritage story.
Official information
Fujieda City’s official list of cultural properties includes the dedication dance at the Akanami Shrine Grand Festival as a city-designated Intangible Folk Cultural Property.
Dedication Dance at the Akanami Shrine Grand Festival at a Glance
The dedication dance at the Akanami Shrine Grand Festival is a local dance dedication rooted in festivals in the Fujieda post town.
Nagauta, shamisen, and hayashi performances, the local dance, and yatai processions are linked together, and the current form is said to have become established from the Meiji period onward.
It is designated an Intangible Folk Cultural Property of Fujieda City and a constituent cultural property of a Japan Heritage story.
Sources and references
Japanese Festivals.jp Editorial Team
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Article updated: 2026/11/11
