Agent-Organized TourWisodom
USA, KYUSHU
宇佐・大分県
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The Folklore of KAGURA programme
- Experience of traditional Japanese dance performance for kami in Shinto beyond time and space -
Through this 5 day tour of traditional dance practice, you will find the origin of Japanese culture of showing gratitude for nature.
Area Details
Usa, Oita, Kyushu
Usa, Oita located in Kunisaki Peninsula, is a historically valuable area known as the origin of the syncretism of Shinto and Buddhism, which is seen in Usa jingu and Rokugoumanzan, the Shinto training spots.
Kagura, a dance performance to kami in Shito, is an important intangible folk culture asset in Japan. It has been localised and inherited for over 1300 years.
This programme offers the unique opportunity for anyone who is interested in an exclusive traditional performance, Buzen Iwato Kagura in Usa, ss an experiential tour by collaborating with the local preservation project of traditional performing arts inheritance and revitalization.
OUGI produced this exclusive experience by co-creating with local people, such as cultural facilities, restaurants, and accommodation, and presents “attractive Japanese culture” based on local history.
Tour Dtails
Highlight of the tour
Tour contents
Overview of the tour
This tour provides a 5 days programme to practice KAGURA. You will stay at Usa-shi, Oita prefecture in Kyushu region and have training of “Buzen Iwato Kagura” which is a local traditional dance performance for kami in Shinto. At the end of this programme, through daily practices, you will be able to perform Kagura dance.
Every evening in the programme, you will have training with professional Kagura performers. This programme offers you to learn the conduct, costumes, history and culture of Kagura. At your final performance on the traditional stage in the shrine, you will find the core of Japanese culture.
Unique points
OUGI original experience
Alongside daily training, the programme offers activities to find multiple aspects of local experience. The expert guides will lead you to deep local history and culture.
You will experience the ancient lifestyle through visiting Rokugoumanzan which is the training spot, the Omoto Kodo which is the worshipped historic trail, and cultural activities in the Kituki area, which strongly retains the samurai era scenery.
Recommended Points
The local charms in the tour
Traditionally, Kagura is performed only by local Kagura performers, who are dedicated to performing for kami. However, this programme provides the opportunity for anyone who wishes to learn the exclusive traditional Japanese activities.
This programme provides you with special Kagura training, trekking through nature-rich and historic trails, and local food. The special menus for inclusive breakfast and dinner are directed by local chef, Yoshie Kamiya, known as Nigiribito (rice ball creator).
OUGI and local collaborators hope you will find the origin of Japanese culture in Usa located in Kunisaki Peninsula, through the genuine experience of a “Kagura performer”.
Tour Arrange
Please tell us your request details to arrange your tour, if you are interested in this tour.
Sample Tour Plan
The schedule is subject to change.
Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
12:00Meet at the airport
13:30Opening Ceremony (KAGURA performance & Staged Reading)
15:00Visit Asou shrine (performance stage)
16:00Check-in
17:30Dinner
19:00Practice, Day 1
21:15Finish
Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
09:00Breakfast & Self-training
12:00Trekking through Omoto trail
13:00Lunch at Omoto Shrine in Usa Jingu Shrine
17:30Dinner
19:30Practice, Day 2
21:30Finish
Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
09:30Breakfast & Self-training
12:00Lunch (marbled sole, fish set) at Tekizanso (important cultural property) in Hiji Town
13:15Visit old samurai residences with experience of Tea ceremony & Kimono in Kitsuki
17:30Dinner
19:30Practice, Day 3
21:30Finish
Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
08:30Breakfast & Self-training
11:00Exploring Futagoji temple
12:00Lunch (Soba noodles) at Futagokawaraza
13:30Trekking from Kyuu-Sendouji-ato to Kunisaki trail
17:30Dinner
19:30Practice, Day 3 & Rehearsal
21:30Finish
Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
08:00Breakfast & Self-training
10:00Visit Asou shrine (performance stage)
10:30Kagura dance performance
12:30Closing Ceremony & Award Certificate of Completion
13:30Farewell Party
16:00Meet at the airport
Tour Arrange
Please tell us your request details to arrange your tour, if you are interested in this tour.
Tour Term＆Conditions
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Tour Arrange
Please tell us your request details to arrange your tour, if you are interested in this tour.
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