29th Gotsu City Iwami Kagura Festival

29th Gotsu City Iwami Kagura Festival

Event Overview

The annual Kagura festival held in Gotsu City. The performing groups include 7 organizations affiliated with the Gotsu City Iwami Kagura Liaison Council and 9 groups including invited ones, showcasing 11 performances. Image provided by: Gotsu City Iwami Kagura Liaison Council

Info

  • Event Location:   
  • Gotsu City General Civic Center (Milky Way Hall)
  • Address:   
  • 1100-17 Gotsu-cho, Gotsu City, Shimane Prefecture
  • Public Transportation:   
JR Gotsu Station → 10-minute walk
  • Car Access:   
1.5km 5 minutes from Gangjin IC, Sanin-do via National Highway 9
  • Phone Number:   
  • 0855-52-0534 (Gotsu City Tourism Association)
  • Parking Number:   
180 units/free

Event Period

  • November 23, 2025 (Sunday, Holiday)

Price

Advance tickets: Adults (high school students and above) 2000 yen; Children (elementary and middle school students) 500 yen. Day of event: Adults (high school students and above) 2500 yen; Children (elementary and middle school students) 1000 yen.

Event Category

Traditional performing arts and dances


Gotsu City Ishimi Kagura Liaison Meeting

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