鷺舞神事
Shimane · Chugoku
A ~400-year-old ritual dance performed at Yasaka Shrine as part of the Gion Matsuri, inscribed on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list in 2022 — the only heron dance in Japan performed continuously since its Kyoto origin.
Happens every year
What to expect
A centuries-old ceremonial dance in traditional heron costume.
Best viewing tips
Free. Two fixed performance days each year at 16:00.
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