All events
Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA
UPCOMINGFREE ENTRYOther· Annual
Takachiho Yokagura
高千穂夜神楽
Miyazaki · Kyushu
Throughout the year Takachiho offers nightly performances of kagura, a Shinto dance retelling mythological episodes; in November a grand all-night show lasting until dawn is held, a free local event where attendees snuggle under blankets.
- Dates
- November 22–23Dates follow the event's usual annual pattern — confirm with the organizer before you travel.
- Start time
- 18:00
- Location
- Miyazaki · Kyushu
- Nearest station
- No nearby station — bus ~1.5 hr from JR Nobeoka Station
- Crowd level
- Regional attendance
- Entry
- Free entry
- Official site
Happens every year
What to expect
Experience the mystical allure of Takachiho's kagura dances, where performers in traditional costumes enact Shinto myths by flickering torchlight. The intimate setting is filled with the rhythmic sounds of drums and flutes.
Best viewing tips
Bring a warm blanket to stay cozy through the night. Arrive early to secure a good spot near the stage for an unobstructed view of the dancers and their expressive masks.
How to get there
From Hakata Station · ~2h 30m by car
Your turn
Plan a trip like this — free
Built from 2,650+ verified hidden places — real routes, ferries, and events matched to your dates. Yours takes about a minute.
No credit card, plan your first trip now!