Nagano Prefecture・Nagano City
Saikawa Shrine Daidaikagura
Lion dance and shrine-ground fireworks passed down in Amori
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Shizuoka Prefecture・Mori Town
The Bugaku of Tōtōmi Mori
Twelve-part bugaku and a rich tradition of sacred dances at three shrines
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
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
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
Wakayama Prefecture・Hidaka Town
Uchiwara Festival
An autumn festival in Uchiwara, Hidaka Town, echoing with oni-jishi and taiko drums