Hiroshima Aki-Takata Kagura

Festival highlights

Highlights include the highly theatrical staging and the lively pace of the kagura performances.

The program includes story-driven pieces such as “Yamata no Orochi,” “Momijigari,” “Tsuchigumo,” and “Shoki.”

The 22 kagura troupes in Aki-Takata City each preserve their own dances, and you can also enjoy the differences in their programs.

The Kagura Dome is a dedicated performance venue with a capacity of 2,000 people.

A living world of kagura, carrying on Aki-Takata’s dances and stories

What to expect

At Kagura Monzen Tojimura, performances are held at either the Kagura Dome or Kamakura-za.

According to the fiscal year 2026 information, afternoon shows start at 12:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m., and evening shows start at 8:30 p.m.

Afternoon shows feature 2 pieces by 1 troupe, while evening shows feature 1 piece by 1 troupe.

The performing troupe and program vary by show.

Source: 2026年度も神楽定期公演を楽しもう！！ | 安芸高田市

How to take part

Visitors can watch the event.

参加費：昼公演：大人1,200円、こども500円／夜公演：大人800円、こども300円

対象年齢：こども料金の設定あり

Location and access

Venue and address

Kagura Monzen Tojimura: “Kagura Dome” or “Kamakura-za.”

The address is Hongo, Midori-cho, Aki-Takata City, Hiroshima Prefecture.

Source: あきたかた NAVI | 2026年度ひろしま安芸高田神楽上演日程表

Event venue 広島県安芸高田市 神楽門前湯治村神楽ドームまたはかむくら座

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Dates and season

For fiscal year 2026, more than 150 regular kagura performances are scheduled throughout the year at Kagura Monzen Tojimura.

Kagura performances are scheduled on selected weekends, with afternoon and evening shows.

The annual schedule lists the dates, performing troupes, and programs for individual performances.

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Origins and History of Hiroshima Aki-Takata Kagura

The date when Aki-Takata Kagura originated is not clearly established in written records.

References to kagura and dance appear in a dedication record from 1715 and an old document from 1819.

One tradition holds that kagura brought from the Iwami region developed into Hachicho Kagura, taking on local characteristics as it evolved.

It is thought to have existed by the end of the Edo period and to have a history of more than 300 years.

Official information

The Aki-Takata City information provides the schedule, venues, times, and admission prices for the fiscal year 2026 regular kagura performances.

The performance schedule is also listed on Akitakata NAVI.

For venue inquiries, contact Kagura Monzen Tojimura.

Hiroshima Aki-Takata Kagura at a Glance

Hiroshima Aki-Takata Kagura is a traditional performing art passed down by 22 kagura troupes in Aki-Takata City.

Enjoy a varied program, including “Yamata no Orochi,” performed with theatrical flair and a lively pace.

For fiscal year 2026, more than 150 regular performances are listed throughout the year at the Kagura Dome and Kamakura-za in Kagura Monzen Tojimura.