Yamanashi Prefecture・Kofu City
Tensushi-mai
Nine puppets parade in an ancient dance passed down in Kofu
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Nagano Prefecture・Iida City
Oneri Festival
A celebration of Iida’s traditional performing arts, featuring a great lion and a daimyo procession
Gifu Prefecture・Gujo City
Nagataki Ennen
A traditional Hakusan festival where graceful ancient dances meet the flower-grabbing
Shizuoka Prefecture・Mori Town
Yamana Shrine Tenno Festival Bugaku
The Gion festival’s furyū dances at Yamana Shrine, performed in 8 dances by child performers
Kyoto Prefecture・Yosano Town
Kayadani Festival
A spring festival in Yosano Town, where kagura and yatai connect generations through shared memories
Kyoto Prefecture・Nantan City
Tanono Senryo Festival
A traditional festival where performances from five communities gather at Suwa Shrine
Hyogo Prefecture
Banshu Autumn Festivals
Explore autumn festivals across Harima, brought to life by yatai and mikoshi
Hyogo Prefecture・Kato City
The Sacred Dance of Kamikamo Sumiyoshi Shrine
Kato’s traditional performing arts, brought to life by sacred torches and ancient dances
Nara Prefecture・Nara City
Kasuga Wakamiya On-Matsuri
A spectacular festival of shrine rites and performing arts handed down through the ancient capital of Nara