Great Kagura All Songs

Event Overview

The Yayoi Shrine nestled quietly surrounded by the old cedar and the old tree. It is called "Oyahiko-sama" at the foot of Mount Yahiko, and has been widely known by many people as the hometown of the heart and the source of the soul. Daichi Kagura has 13 songs, 10-14: 30. Image courtesy: Yayoi Shrine

Info

Event Location:

Yayoi Shrine Dance Hall

Address:

2887-2 Yahiko, Yahiko-mura, Nishikanbara-gun, Niigata

Public Transportation:

JR Yahiko Station → 15-minute walk

Car Access:

15km 20 minutes from Sanjanyan IC on Hokuriku Road via National Route 289

Phone Number:

0256-94-2001 (Yayoi Shrine)

Parking Number:

1000 units/free

Event Period

April 18, 2026 (Saturday)

Price

Free

Event Category

Traditional performing arts and dances

Great Kagura "Ling King"
Yayoi Shrine

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