Kasuga Shrine King Gi Festival (Kurokawa Noh)

Kasuga Shrine King Gi Festival (Kurokawa Noh)

Event Overview

It is the most important festival of Kasuga Shrine and was originally held during the Lunar New Year. In our shop where the sacred body descended, you can play Noh Kyogen all night. The ancient ritual that has been handed down for more than 500 years has been the ghost itself. For the viewing at our shop on February 1, it will be a draw after applying to the Kurokawa Noh Preservation Society by postcard, seal, and email. Image courtesy of Kurokawa Noh Preservation Society

Info

  • Event Location:   
  • Kasuga Shrine, district sitting private house
  • Address:   
  • 291 under Kurokawa Miyano, Tsuruoka, Yamagata
  • Public Transportation:   
JR Tsuruoka Station → 20 minutes by car
  • Car Access:   
6km 10 minutes from Yamagata-do Shonai Asahi IC via National Route 112
  • Phone Number:   
  • 0235-57-5310 (Kurokawa Noh Preservation Society)
  • Parking Number:   
70 units/free

Event Period

  • February 1, 2026 (Sunday) - February 2, 2026 (Monday)

Price

Donations and other contributions are needed for the sacred Noh performance.

Event Category

Traditional performing arts and dances


"Okina of the Buddha" performed only at the Wang Gi Festival
Kurokawa Noh Preservation Society

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