[Nature Class] Staying at a Temple Lodging and Experiencing Night Kagura for the First Time

About this event

Held on Mount Mitake in Ome City, Tokyo, '[Nature Class] Staying at a Temple Lodging and Experiencing Night Kagura for the First Time' is a special event where you can experience kagura (sacred Shinto dance and music) designated as a Tokyo Intangible Folk Cultural Property. While staying overnight at a shukubo (temple/shrine lodging), participants will experience the traditional night kagura handed down at Musashi Mitake Shrine located at the summit of Mount Mitake. This event provides a precious opportunity to engage with Japanese traditional performing arts while fully enjoying the charm of nature-rich Mount Mitake. Another highlight is the warm hospitality unique to shukubo and heartfelt cuisine featuring home-grown vegetables, wild mountain plants, river fish, and more. By experiencing the rarely accessible night kagura in the special atmosphere of a shukubo, participants can refresh both mind and body and gain new insights. The melodies of kagura echoing through the quiet night of Mount Mitake are sure to become an unforgettable memory.

Venue

Mount Mitake

Mount Mitake, Ome, Tokyo 198-0175