Hiroshima Kagura: Traditional Dance Performance
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39 Ratings
Hiroshima

Experience Hiroshima Kagura: a mesmerizing dance of myths with English subtitles, stunning costumes, and post-show photo ops. Book your ticket now.

Duration: 1 hour
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Hiroshima Prefectural Citizen’s Culture Center - Experience the captivating Hiroshima Kagura, a traditional performing art, as Kagura troupes from across Hiroshima Prefecture showcase their talents. Enjoy the stunning costumes and lively music.
What's Included
  • Admission tickets
What's Not Included
  • Private transportation
Additional Information

Kagura troupes from Hiroshima Prefecture will present the traditional art of “Hiroshima Kagura” every week. Drawing from Japanese mythology and classical literature, performers in stunning costumes dance elegantly to vibrant music. English subtitles are provided, enabling international visitors to enjoy traditional culture in a more personal way….

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Location
Hiroshima Prefectural Citizen's Culture Center
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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(39 Ratings)
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Heinz
Apr 2, 2026
Japanese culture. - We were very impressed with the performance. Although we did not understand much, it was a successful event due to the artists and their skill.
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Mobile38468272007
Dec 29, 2025
Amazing Cultural Experience! - We were on a study trip in Japan and I took 6 high school students to see this theatre performance! We all loved it and it was a highlight of our trip! A copy of the storyline was provided to us in English and there were English subtitles above the performers as they spoke. Highly recommend seeing a Kagura theatre performance here in Hiroshima, it’s amazing!
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S_c
Dec 17, 2025
The show was a great folk... - The show was a great folk performance with English translation and subtitles. They also have post show picture opportunities with the performers.
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Didier_j
Nov 30, 2025
Beautiful show with... - Very nice show with an extraordinary troupe, beautiful costumes and perfect choreography. Especially not to be missed
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Q5427rdpamelat
Nov 27, 2025
A exciting traditional performance for those of any age, not to be missed. A highlight of our trip. - One of the highlights of our trip. An exciting performance. Music, gorgeous costumes, fast action dancing. Explanation of performance in printed English notes and subtitles on stage. Met with performers after show. Recommend for any age.
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Yvonnea812
Nov 21, 2025
Remarkable Performance and Mythology - If you are in Hiroshima on any given Wednesday, please...do not miss the Hiroshima Kagura Performance. This is truly a unique and spectacular show of dance, music, singing and mythology, wrapped in the most sumptuous costumes, wigs and masks. The building is modern and has easy access close to the Atomic Dome. There is a small selection of souvenirs to purchase in the Foyer before and after the performance. Do yourself a favour and purchase the Backstage Pass too, there are only about 20 tickets available per performance. There are English subtitles above the stage area. Staging itself is simple, but the costumes, dance performance and story telling transport you to a different place and time. All the cast are volunteers and devote so much time and effort to keep this ancient tradition alive. Highest recommendation!
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Odyssey31139900127
Nov 5, 2025
Amazing Live Performance in a Stunning Theater - This was such an amazing experience! The staff was great and very friendly. The stage was beautiful and the seats were very comfortable. I loved the play! The music was beautiful, the actors were so agile and expressive, and the special effects were spectacular. Such a great experience. I would go again in a heartbeat!
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Nicole
Oct 29, 2025
Fabulous performance - We absolutely loved the performance. They had English sub titles on a screen above the stage so we could understand the story. 10/10 👍
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Linda_s
Apr 8, 2026
Started promptly. Good to... - Started promptly. Good to have English explanation about history and story. Beautiful costumes. The show was just the right length. Excellent musicians
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Compass10726951912
Apr 2, 2026
Probably wouldn’t go again. - No what I expected. I thought I was going to see the dragons. It was nice to see the first opening show of the season. It was a little boring but the action scenes were good. It was very considerate for them to have translations on the screen. Cheers and kudos to the musicians and actors.
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