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Iki Kagura (Shinto Theatrical Dance of Iki Island) (いきかぐら)
Shinto ritual performance with 700 years of tradition and history, performed exclusively by the Shinto priests.
- Area
- Iki
- Category
- History&Culture Summer
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Kagura is a religious performing art with a long tradition and history dating back to the Muromachi period. Differing from other regions, on Iki both the dance and music are performed only by the Shinto priests. In August and December, spectacular grand kagura performances are held at the shrine over a 7- to 8-hour timespan.
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Information
Address | 811-5532 長崎県壱岐市勝本町大久保触1736-2 | |
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TEL | 0920-45-3002(壱岐神楽保存会(住吉神社)) | |
Parking | Parking lot available | |
Access | 10 minutes by car from Ashibe Port | |
Website | http://shrine.ikikankou.com/english/kagura/ |