Performance at the Yamashiro Daidengaku Festival
Performance at the Yamashiro Daidengaku Festival © 石川県観光連盟

Yamashiro Daidengaku Festival山代大田楽

The Yamashiro Daidengaku Festival showcases the performing art of dengaku in Yamashiro Onsen, a dance form that was prevalent between the 12th and 16th centuries with strong connections to Shintoism. The festival is a modern revival of the dance, brought to life by Nomura Mannojo.

Highlights

  • Traditional dance performance

Admission

The Yamashiro Daidengaku Festival celebrates the ancient art of dengaku in Yamashiro Onsen. Dengaku is a traditional dance form with deep ties to Shintoism that thrived from the 12th to the 16th centuries. This festival is a contemporary renaissance of this historical dance, rejuvenated under the guidance of Nomura Mannojo. It features a diverse ensemble of performers, including local talents and renowned actors, all adorned in exquisite attire.

Venue

  • Yamashiro Onsen ⎯ 山代温泉

    Address

    18-7 Yamashiro Onsen, Kaga, Ishikawa

    Getting There

    • 6 minutes walk from Yamashiro Hot Spring Bus Stop (山代温泉バス停)
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Related topics

Shinto
Religion

Shinto

神道

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