Tokoji Hiyoshi Shrine monkey dance

Tokoji Hiyoshi Shrine monkey dance

Event Overview

A rare folk performing art in Japan where two children wearing male and female monkey masks dance to the flute and drum of musicians (music players). It is performed on the occasion of the celebration of Hiyoshi Shrine, the gogoji god (landowner god) of Tōko-ji. It is designated as a prefectural designated intangible folk cultural property.

Info

  • Event Location:   
  • Tōkoji Hiyoshi Shrine
  • Address:   
  • Tokoji Temple, Shimada, Shizuoka
  • Public Transportation:   
JR Rokugo Station → 10 minutes by car
  • Car Access:   
11km 18 minutes from Shintongomei Expressway Shimada Kanaya IC via National Route 1 and Prefectural Road 217
  • Phone Number:   
  • 0547-46-2844 (Shimada Tourism Association)
  • Parking Number:   
20 units/free

Event Period

  • Saturday, April 11, 2026

Price

Free

Event Category

Traditional performing arts and dances

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