Iwami Kagura Traditional Dance
Iwami Kagura is a traditional performing art of western Shimane Prefecture which has been passed down since ancient times. It is known for its luxurious and gorgeous costumes, vividly expressive masks, and high-tempo dynamic dances. The stories are also easy to follow, making this performing art enjoyable by all, including foreign visitors.
Performances can be viewed almost every Saturday without a reservation.
Performances can be viewed almost every Saturday without a reservation.
More Information about Iwami Kagura Traditional Dance
Street address
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[(1)Yunotsu Onsen Tatsunogozen Shrine]
156 Yunotsuguchi, Yunotsucho, Oda City, Shimane Prefecture and other locations
[(2) Sanku Shrine]
1571 Aioi-cho, Hamada City, Shimane Prefecture
[(3) Masuda Ekimae EAGA Building]
17-1 Ekimae-cho, Masuda City, Shimane Prefecture
Access
- (1) Around 10 minutes by taxi from JR Yunotsu Station or around 15 minutes by foot
(2) Around 7 minutes by taxi from JR Hamada Station or around 25 minutes by foot
(3) Next to Masuda Station
- (1) Around 10 minutes by taxi from JR Yunotsu Station or around 15 minutes by foot
Opening Hours
- (1)20:00-21:00
(2)19:30-20:30
(3)19:30-21:00
Closed
- Show dates :
(1)Every Saturday
(2)Every Saturday
(3)Every Saturday (except September to December), August 12-15
Best season
- All year
Point
- Iwami Kagura Tour at Sanku Shrine for international visitors is avairable. See the link for details.
http://www.kankou-shimane.com/en/?p=6802
update: Sep.3.2024
Spots around
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Japanese inns and guesthouses on the islands
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Tamatsukuri Hot Springs
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Tsuwano Tonomachi Street
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Izumo Soba
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Matsue Castle
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Hinomisaki
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Shimane Museum of Ancient Izumo
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Taikodani Inari Shrine
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Hagi Iwami Airport
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Oki Islands UNESCO Global Geopark (Sekiheki(Red Cliff))
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Oki Islands UNESCO Global Geopark (Kuniga Coast )
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Izumo Enmusubi Airport
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Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine World Heritage Site
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Izumo Taisha Grand Shrine
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Iwami Ginzan World Heritage Center and the townscape of Omori
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Oki Islands Global Geopark Airport
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Adachi Museum of Art