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
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Aichi Prefecture・Shitara Town
Sankō Festival
A night in Okumikawa filled with the deities’ dialogue and dances around a cauldron for heating water
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
Kyoto Prefecture・Nantan City
Tahara no Ota
A traditional performing art from Tahara that reenacts a year of rice farming and prays for a good harvest
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
Hyogo Prefecture・Miki City
Miki Sansan Matsuri
A local festival that brought dance and smiles to Miki’s shopping district
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