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Takachiho Night Kagura
高千穂夜神楽Miyazaki · Kyushu
Takachiho Night Kagura is a mesmerizing all-night sacred dance performed in a fire-lit hall, rooted in the myth of Amaterasu, the sun goddess. This traditional performance showcases the rich cultural heritage of the Takachiho region, with intricate dances and music that bring ancient legends to life.
- Best season
- Autumn
- Crowd level
- Hidden gem
- Rating
- 4.4· 343 reviews
- Opening hours
- Daily 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- Admission
- Adult admission to nightly Takachiho Kagura (4 of 33 dances) at Takachiho Shrine kagura-den; 900 for jr-high+/groups.
- Nearest station
- Takachiho Station · 6 min walk
- Website
- takachiho-kanko.info/kagura
Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.
Today
20:00–21:00Stored weekly hours
Daily 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Tags
culturetraditional dancespiritual
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