Akatsuka Kagura (Performance for Gods)
祥治 糸賀What is it?
Akatsuka Kagura is an ancient Kagura in Izumo City, Shimane Prefecture.
What are the performances?
Yamata no Orochi
It is a performance in which a god named Susanoo defeats Yamata no Orochi, who has eight heads.
Where do they perform?
- Festival of Akatsuka Kojin Shrine (every October in Akatsuka Kojin Shrine, Shimane Prefecture)
- Kagura Festival (every September on Awaji Island)
- Summer festival at local nursery school
- Wedding performance