Night AQUAS x Iwami Kagura
A Sparkling night of kagura.
January 14th 2024. 18:00-21:00
Shimane AQUAS Aquarium
AQUAS will be transformed into a“Kagura Hall” for this day only.
Kagura performances will be held at multiple locations using Aquas after business hours.
Aquas becomes a Kagura hall for just one day.
Kagura performances will be held at multiple locations using Aquas after business hours. Aquas becomes a Kagura hall for just one day.
Enjoy the mystical night Kagura in the extraordinary world of Aquas at night. It’s a precious day where you can experience the charm to your heart’s content.
Enjoy the mystical night Kagura in the extraordinary world of Aquas at night. It’s a precious day where you can experience the charm to your heart’s content.
Iwami Kagura in front of the aquarium
Iwami Kagura in front of the aquarium
Please be a witness to a new viewing experience.
Please be a witness to a new viewing experience.
Event details
[Night Kagura performance]
Kagura groups from Hamada City will each perform three popular performances using three venues.
Kagura groups from Hamada City will each perform three popular performances using three venues.
※出演社中および実施演目については現在調製中です。
※出演社中および実施演目については現在調製中です。
Venue I Cafe Corner
1st performance 18:30~18:55
2nd performance 19:05~19:30
3rd performance 19:40~20:10
1st performance 18:30~18:55
2nd performance 19:05~19:30
3rd performance 19:40~20:10
Venue II Beluga performance pool
1st performance 18:40~19:05
2nd performance 19:15~19:40
3rd performance 19:50~20:20
1st performance 18:40~19:05
2nd performance 19:15~19:40
3rd performance 19:50~20:20
Venue Ⅲ Sea of Myths
1st performance 18:50~19:15
2nd performance 19:25~19:50
3rd performance 20:00~20:30
1st performance 18:50~19:15
2nd performance 19:25~19:50
3rd performance 20:00~20:30
You are free to move between venues during the event.
[Notes]
・The venue, time, and kagura program of the event may be subject to change, so we kindly ask for your understanding in advance.
・The venue, time, and kagura program of the event may be subject to change, so we kindly
ask for your understanding in advance.
[ Luxury Iwami Kagura Costume Experience Corner ]
In Hamada City, the skills of craftsmen who create the tools essential to Iwami Kagura are still being passed down to this day. Among them, Iwami Kagura is characterized by its gorgeous and luxurious costumes, and it takes several months to half a year, and in some cases more than a year, to complete one costume. and prices range from several million yen each.
In Hamada City, the skills of craftsmen who create the tools essential to Iwami Kagura are still being passed down to this day. Among them, Iwami Kagura is characterized by its gorgeous and luxurious costumes, and it takes several months to half a year, and in some cases more than a year, to complete one costume. and prices range from several million yen each.
At this events, the costumes will also be on display, allowing you to see the fine details up close. In addition, you will have the opportunity to take photos with the orochi〈giant snake〉, which is a popular performance of Iwami Kagura (there is a limit to the number of people who can take photos).
At this events, the costumes will also be on display, allowing you to see the fine details up close. In addition, you will have the opportunity to take photos with the orochi〈giant snake〉, which is a popular performance of Iwami Kagura (there is a limit to the number of people who can take photos).
About Iwami Kagura
Iwami Kagura is a traditional performing art representing the Iwami region in western Shimane Prefecture. Currently, there are approximately 140 Kagura groups in the Iwami region, and Hamada City has the largest number of groups, over 50.
Iwami Kagura, which is said to have originated in the late Muromachi period, is characterized by the dynamic dances of dancers wearing gorgeous costumes accompanied by light music.
The easy-to-understand story of good, punishment, and evil based on mythology will entertain everyone from children to the elderly. and Kagura is deeply integrated into the lives of people living in the area, and is performed not only as votive kagura at shrines, but also at festivals, events, regular performances, and even weddings.
Iwami Kagura is a traditional performing art representing the Iwami region in western Shimane Prefecture. Currently, there are approximately 140 Kagura groups in the Iwami region, and Hamada City has the largest number of groups, over 50.
Iwami Kagura, which is said to have originated in the late Muromachi period, is characterized by the dynamic dances of dancers wearing gorgeous costumes accompanied by light music.
The easy-to-understand story of good, punishment, and evil based on mythology will entertain everyone from children to the elderly. and Kagura is deeply integrated into the lives of people living in the area, and is performed not only as votive kagura at shrines, but also at festivals, events, regular performances, and even weddings.
In May 2019, it was designated as a Japanese Heritage Site, and in July 2022, a solo performance of Iwami Kagura will be held at the National Theater, a temple of traditional performing arts, where 50 large snakes will perform a spectacular dance that fills the stage. , is a traditional performing art that continues to challenge itself in an ongoing manner while still preserving its traditions.
On this tour, you will be able to take a close look at the craftsmen of the kagura industry and their techniques.
In May 2019, it was designated as a Japanese Heritage Site, and in July 2022, a solo performance of Iwami Kagura will be held at the National Theater, a temple of traditional performing arts, where 50 large snakes will perform a spectacular dance that fills the stage. , is a traditional performing art that continues to challenge itself in an ongoing manner while still preserving its traditions.
On this tour, you will be able to take a close look at the craftsmen of the kagura industry and their techniques.
About Shimane AQUAS Aquarium
Aquas, one of the largest aquariums in the Chugoku-Shikoku region, exhibiting 400 species of creatures, including the only beluga whale in western Japan, has been reborn as a new production space where sea creatures and projection mapping co-exist.
You can’t miss Japan’s first fusion production of beluga whales and projection mapping.
In addition, a play area for young children and a fluffy trampoline area are now open at Aquas Land, a park next to Aquas.
Aquas is an aquarium that you can enjoy all day long.
Aquas, one of the largest aquariums in the Chugoku-Shikoku region, exhibiting 400 species of creatures, including the only beluga whale in western Japan, has been reborn as a new production space where sea creatures and projection mapping co-exist. You can’t miss Japan’s first fusion production of beluga whales and projection mapping.
In addition, a play area for young children and a fluffy trampoline area are now open at Aquas Land, a park next to Aquas.
Aquas is an aquarium that you can enjoy all day long.
*The event may be canceled or have some content changed due to weather, issues, or performer availability.
*The event may be canceled or have some content changed due to weather, issues, or performer availability.
AQUAS building MAP
Ticket information
▪Adult (Living outside Shimane Prefecture） 6,000yen
▪Adult (Living in Shimane Prefecture） 4,500yen
▪Children（High school students and below） 1,500yen
▪Adult (Living outside Shimane Prefecture） 6,000yen
▪Adult (Living in Shimane Prefecture） 4,500yen
▪Children（High school students and below） 1,500yen
※Free for preschoolers.
※Free for preschoolers.
Tickets can be purchased at the Hamada City Tourism Association and Specialty Products Shop (inside JR Hamada Station) or by clicking the banner below to be redirected for purchase.
Tickets can be purchased at the Hamada City Tourism Association and Specialty Products Shop (inside JR Hamada Station) or by clicking the banner below to be redirected for purchase.
Event overview
Date and time
January 14th 2024. 18:00-21:00
January 14th 2024.
18:00-21:00
Venue
Shimane AQUAS Aquarium
Shimane AQUAS Aquarium
1117-2 Kushirocho, Hamada City, Shimane Prefecture
1117-2 Kushirocho, Hamada City, Shimane Prefecture
Contact us
TEL 0855-25-9530
(Hamada City Tourism and Cultural Exchange Division)
TEL 0855-25-9530
(Hamada City Tourism and Cultural Exchange Division)
Access
By car
5 minutes from Hamada Higashi IC on the San’in Expressway (approximately 90 minutes from Hiroshima IC) 2,000 parking spaces available (free)
on the train
10 minutes walk from Hashi station on the JR Sanin Main Line
By car
5 minutes from Hamada Higashi IC on the San’in Expressway (approximately 90 minutes from Hiroshima IC) 2,000 parking spaces available (free)
on the train
10 minutes walk from Hashi station on the JR Sanin Main Line