{"id":176853,"date":"2026-04-02T16:50:42","date_gmt":"2026-04-02T07:50:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/?post_type=event&p=176853&lang=en"},"modified":"2026-04-02T16:50:42","modified_gmt":"2026-04-02T07:50:42","slug":"takasu-kagura-shinto-dance-26","status":"publish","type":"event","link":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/en\/event\/takasu-kagura-shinto-dance-26\/","title":{"rendered":"Takasu Kagura Shinto Dance"},"content":{"rendered":"

A traditional kagura dance is dedicated at Takasu Shrine in Itoshima. Founded in the Heian period, the shrine\u2019s existing main hall\u2014built in 1541\u2014is a rare example of medieval wooden architecture and was designated a National Important Cultural Property in 2023. The kagura, said to date back around 550 years, is performed annually during the April spring festival and October night kagura.
\nOriginally performed by local Shinto priests and now preserved by parishioners, the program features two styles: \u201cMai Kagura,\u201d a quiet, unmasked dance performed to sacred songs, and \u201cMen Kagura,\u201d in which masked performers enact mythological scenes. A total of 12 pieces are presented, offering a rare chance to experience a ritual art passed down through generations.<\/p>\n

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\u2022 Apr. 26, 2026 (Sun.)
\n\u2022 13:00~17:00
\n\u2022 Free viewing
\n\u2022 Takasu Shrine
\n\u2022 1240 Takasu, Itoshima City, Fukuoka<\/a>
\n\u2022 https:\/\/kanko-itoshima.jp\/event\/takasukagura_haru\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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