54th Sanjo Kagura Appreciation Gathering

About this event

This event lets visitors appreciate 'Sanjo Kagura', a Niigata Prefecture-designated Intangible Folk Cultural Property and a proud local traditional performing art handed down for more than 200 years. Portraying shrine origins and myths in a pantomime-like style, the Kagura will be performed with commentary on the day. The program includes the Sakichigo dance, Sakaki dance, Shinyu dance, Torigata dance, Hanegaeshi dance, Ohoko dance, Taihei-raku dance, Gokoku-maki dance, and Iwato-biraki dance. Take this opportunity to fully enjoy the charm of Sanjo's traditional performing arts.

Venue

Sanjo City Central Community Center

13-1 Motomachi, Sanjo, Niigata 955-0072