Welcome to the world of Iwami-kagura !

IWAMI-KAGURA Tokyo Performance, Dec.2(sat.) 2023

After Colona-virus break, we have an opportunity to enjoy the real Iwami-Kagura in Tokyo. You will be fascinated by its enchanting and dynamic performances.

 

 

The theater is very close to the famous Kaminarimon Asakusa, more specifics are as follows:

 

TIME & DATE:

Saturday, December 2, 2023

 

Morning performance:

Doors open at 10:30, curtain time at 11:00

 

Repertoire:

Gishikimai, Abesaimei-Envoy-to -Tang, Jinrin, Ebisu, and Orochi

 

Afternoon performance:
Doors open at 15:00, curtain time at 15:30

 

Repertoire:

Gishikimai, Suzukayama, Orochi, Yachimata, and Yorimasa

 

PLACE:

ASAKUSA PUBLIC HALL
TEL 03-3844-7491

https://asakusa-koukaidou.net/

 

PERFORMING GROUPS:

Kameyama Shachu (member of Hamada Iwami-kagura association)

 

TICKET:

All seats are reserved and the consumption tax is included.

You have to specify either Morning Performance or Afternoon Performance.

 

Advanced ticket:

6,000yen for S-seat,

5,000yen for A-seat,

4,000yen for B-seat

 

Ticket on the day:

6,500yen for S-seat,

5,500yen for A-seat,

4,500yen for B-seat

Online ticket purchase and information:
From September 1, 2023.

 

 

● Ticket Pia  http://pia.jp/t/

Tel: 0570-02-9999 (P code: 519-784)

● LawsonLawson codeMinistop shop Loppi

http://l-tike.com/

Tel: 0570-000-407
(L code: 32876 auto-voice response / 24h available)

Tel: 0570-000-407 (operator/ 10:0020:00 / 24h available )

 

 e+ http://eplus.jp [Direct purchase] Family Mart

 

INQUIRY:

For advanced ticket and general Information in Japanese:

 ● HAMATOKU
http://www.hamatoku.jp/

 

City of Hamada Tourist Association

Telephone number; 0855-24-1085 (business day 9:00 to 17:00)

 Mail info@kankou-hamada.org

 [Hamatoku] http://www.hamatoku.jp/ 

Ticket can be purchased from September 1, 2023.

 

This event is sponsored by:
Iwami-Kagura Tokyo-Performance Shutoken Planning Committee.

20231202iwamikaguratokyokouen.pdf
PDFファイル 4.0 MB

Iwami-Kagura Tokyo Performance, June 1, 2019

Let’s enjoy enchanting yet dynamic Iwami-kagura performances in Tokyo this year.

 

The theater is the same as last year, more specifics are as follows:

 

TIME & DATE:

Saturday, June 1, 2019

 

Morning performance:

Doors open at 10:30, curtain time at 11:00

 

Repertoire:

Gishikimai, Gojoubashi, Orochi, Iwato, Ebisu, and Yosrimasa.

 

 

Afternoon performance:
Doors open at 15:00, curtain time at 15:30

 

Repertoire:

Gishikimai, Jinrin, Yasogami, Kurozuka, and Orochi. 

PLACE:

THEATER 1010 (Kitasenju Nishiguchi , Mairu 11F)
TEL 03-5244-1010

http://www.t1010.jp/

 

PERFORMING GROUPS:

Kameyama Shachu (member of Hamada Iwami-kagura association)

 

TICKET:

All seats are reserved and the consumption tax is included.

 

Advanced ticket:

5,500yen for S-seat,

4,500yen for A-seat,

3,500yen for B-seat

 

Ticket on the day:

6,000yen for S-seat,

5,000yen for A-seat,

4,000yen for B-seat

Online ticket purchase and information:
From Saturday January 7, 2017.

 

● THEATER1010 Ticket Center Tel: 03-5244-1011

Online Ticket   http://www.t1010.jp/
Ticket sales at window: from Feb. 11, 2019

● Ticket Pia  http://pia.jp/t/

Tel: 0570-02-9999 (P code: 489-338)

● LawsonLawson codeMinistop shop Loppi

http://l-tike.com/

Tel: 0570-084-003
(L code: 35076 auto-voice response / 24h available)

Tel: 0570-000-407 (operator/ 10:0020:00 / 24h available )

 

e+ http://eplus.jp [Direct purchase] Family Mart

 

INQUIRY:

For advanced ticket and general Information in Japanese:

 ● HAMATOKU
http://www.hamatoku.jp/

 

City of Hamada Tourist Association

Telephone number; 0855-24-1085 (business day 9:00 to 17:00)

 Mail info@kankou-hamada.org

 [Hamatoku] http://www.hamatoku.jp/ 

Ticket can be purchased from Dec. 20, 2018.

 

This event is sponsored by:
Iwami-Kagura Tokyo-Performance Shutoken Planning Committee.

http://love-iwamikagura.com 

Iwami-Kagura Tokyo Performance, April 15, 2017

Let’s enjoy enchanting yet dynamic Iwami-kagura performances in Tokyo this year, the theater is the same as last year, more specifically as follows:

 

TIME & DATE:

Saturday, April 15, 2017

 

Afternoon performance:

Doors open at 11:30, curtain time at 12:00

 

Repertoire:

Orochi, Yorimasa, details are to be announced later.

 

Evening performance:
Doors open at 16:00, curtain time at 16:30

 

Repertoire:

Orochi, Yorimasa, details are to be announced later.

 

PLACE:

THEATER 1010 (Kitasenju Nishiguchi , Mairu 11F)
TEL 03-5244-1010

http://www.t1010.jp/

 

PERFORMING GROUPS:

Kameyama Shachu (member of Hamada Iwami-kagura association),

supported by Iwami-kagura Tokyo Shachu group

 

TICKET:

All seats are reserved and the consumption tax is included.

 

Advanced ticket:

5,500yen for S-seat,

4,500yen for A-seat,

3,500yen for B-seat

 

Ticket on the day:

6,000yen for S-seat,

5,000yen for A-seat,

4,000yen for B-seat

Online ticket purchase and information:
From Saturday January 7, 2017.

 

● THEATER1010 Ticket Center Tel: 03-5244-1011

Online Ticket   http://www.t1010.jp/

● Ticket Pia  http://pia.jp/t/

Tel: 0570-02-9999 (P code: 451-758)

● LawsonLawson codeMinistop shop Loppi

http://l-tike.com/

Tel: 0570-084-003
(L code: 35614 auto-voice response / 24h available)

Tel: 0570-000-407 (operator/ 10:0020:00 / 24h available )

 

INQUIRY:

For advanced ticket and general Information in Japanese:

 ● HAMATOKU
http://www.hamatoku.jp/

 

City of Hamada Tourist Association

Telephone number; 0855-24-1085 (business day 9:00 to 17:00)

 Mail info@kankou-hamada.org

 

 

This event is sponsored by:
Iwami-Kagura Tokyo-Performance Shutoken Planning Committee.

Let’s enjoy Iwami-Kagura at Tokyo Dome, Jan.15&16

One of the great occasion of “Furusato Festival Tokyo 2016” at Tokyo Dome, we can enjoy Iwami-kagura feature performance.

 

http://www.tokyo-dome.co.jp/furusato/

 

Melancholy bamboo flute melody with dynamic drum beats at 8 tempo, glitteringly dressed dancers’ performances will let you guide into the world of Ancient Folklore.

 

A group of dancers are from Iwami-region of Shimane prefecture, specifically from the city of Gotsu.

 

Time and date:

 

From 15:00 to 16:00 on January 15, 2016

 

And

 

From 11:00 to 12:00 on January 16, 2016

 

Tickets are available at online shop:

 

http://www.tokyo-dome.co.jp/furusato/ticket/

Iwami-Kagura Tokyo Performance, April 16, 2016

Let’s enjoy enchanting yet dynamic Iwami-kagura performances in Tokyo this year, the theater is the same as last year, more specifically as follows:

 

TIME & DATE:

Saturday, April 16, 2016

 

Afternoon performance:

Doors open at 12:00, curtain time at 12:30

 

Repertoire:

Gishikimai, Jinrin, Daija, Gojobashi, Ebisu, Yorimasa

 

Evening performance:
Doors open at 16:30, curtain time at 17:00

 

Repertoire:

Gishikimai, Iwato, Daija, Jinmu, Ebisu, Kifune

 

PLACE:

Theater 1010 (Kitasenju Nishiguchi , Mairu 11F)

http://www.t1010.jp/

 

PERFORMING GROUPS:

Kameyama Shachu (member of Hamada Iwami-kagura association)

and Tokyo Shachu group

 

TICKET:

All seats are reserved and consumption tax is included.

 

Advanced ticket:

5,500yen for S-seat,

4,500yen for A-seat,

3,500yen for B-seat

 

Ticket on the day:

6,000yen for S-seat,

5,000yen for A-seat,

4,000yen for B-seat

Online ticket purchase and information:

●THEATER1010 Ticket Center Tel: 03-5244-1011

Online Ticket   http://www.t1010.jp/

●Ticket Pia  http://pia.jp/t/

Tel: 0570-02-9999 (P code: 446-525)

●LawsonLawson codeMinistop shop Loppi

http://l-tike.com/

Tel: 0570-084-003
(L code:38928 auto-voice response /24h available)

Tel: 0570-000-407(operator/ 10002000)

●e+PC/cell phonehttp://eplus.jp {direct purchase} Family Mart

●Confetti http://confetti-web.com/

Tel: 0120-240-540business day 10001800

 

INQUIRY:

For advanced ticket and general Information in Japanese:

 

City of Hamada Tourist Association

Telephone number; 0855-24-1085 (business day 9:00 to 17:00)

 

http://www.hamatoku.jp/

 

Mail info@kankou-hamada.org

 

 

Sponsored by:
Iwami-Kagura Tokyo-Performance Shutoken Planning Committe

Ohmoto-Kagura Tokyo Performance, June 20, 2015

This is extremely rare performance in Tokyo.

 Ohmoto-Kagura has been designated for the national significant intangible folk cultural asset since 1979.

Because Ohmoto-Kagura has never been performed its Kagura dance outside of the origin, Iwami-region, specifically SAKURAE-CHO, GOTSU-SHI, Shimane prefecture.

 

Ohmoto-Kagura is kind of origin of Iwami-Kagura.

There are three distinctive characters:

1. It has never been performed outside of town or village and the Kagura performed once in six years.

2. Kagura dance continues until KAMI spirit descends to one of dancers.

3. Dance rhythm is slow at 6-tempo
(Most Iwami-Kagura is at 8-tempo)

 

Time and date: June 20 (Sat.) 2015

Part oneStarts at 13:00

Part two: Starts at 16:30


Fare
: Adult 3700yenStudent 2600yen

Combined ticketPart one and two6700yen

 

Place: Japanese National Theater(Small hall)


Advanced ticket purchasing
: From April 11, 2015
Phone
: 0570079900  0332303000


Web site
: 

http://ticket.ntj.jac.go.jpPC 

http://ticket.ntj.jac.go.jp/msmart phone




Iwami-Kagura Tokyo Performance, Feb. 22nd 2014

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Again, we will enjoy an enchanting yet dynamic Iwami-kagura performance in Tokyo this year, more specifically as follows:

 

TIME & DATE:

 

February 22nd 2014

 

Day time performance: doors open at 12:30, curtain time at 13:00

 

Repertoire: Gishikimai, Iwato, Daija, Ebisu, Gojobashi, Yorimasa

 

Night time performance: doors open at 17:30, curtain time at 18:00

 

Repertoire: Gishikimai, Jinrin, Daija, Tenjin, Ebisu, Kifune

 

PLACE:

 

Tokyo Metropolitan Theater Playhouse (東京芸術劇場プレイハウス)access

 

PERFORMING GROUPS:

 

Kameyama shachu (member of Hamada Iwami-kagura association) and Tokyo group

 

TICKET:

 

All seats are reserved and consumption tax is included.

 

Advanced ticket: 6,000yen for SS-seat, 4,500yen for S-seat, 3,500yen for A-seat

 

Ticket on the day: 6,500yen for SS-seat, 5,000yen for S-seat, 4,000yen for A-seat

 

Sponsored by Iwami-Kagura Tokyo-Osaka Planning Committee

 

For advanced ticket and general Information in Japanese:

 

City of Hamada Tourist Association

 

Telephone number; 0855-24-1085(10:00 to 18:00)

 

Mailinfo@kankou-hamada.org

 

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More Info. Great Iwami-Kagura expedition to India in Dec. 2012

This great expedition has successfully ended in Dec. 2012 and you can see the report on PDF below and see photo gallery.

 

Video is added. see new page here.

Indian reactions
Indian press reports praised Iwami-Kagura performances.
Iwami-Kagura-India-news.pdf
PDFファイル 1.1 MB

Iwami-Kagura Tokyo Performance, Jan.14th 2013, Successfully Ended

All enthusiastic kagura fans have been waiting for this opportunity to enjoy Kagura performance with nostalgic melody and drum beets.

 

Time and date:

January 14th 2013, from 15:30 for about three hours.

Place:

SAKURA Hall (Culture center Ohwada in Shibuya-ku)

http://www.shibu-cul.jp/guide_sakura.html

Performing group:

Hamada Iwami-kagura association

Ticket:

4.500yen at Ticket-pia,

  Advanced ticket: 4,000yen available at Nihonbashi Shimane-kan

 

For details, see the PDF below.

Iwami-kagura Tokyo performance Jan.14th 2013
Iwami-kagura-Tokyo2biderー2.pdf
PDFファイル 2.9 MB

Great Iwami-Kagura expedition to India in Dec. - Successfully ended

This great expedition has successfully ended and you can see the report on PDF below.

 

In commemoration of the 60th year of diplomatic relations between Japan and India, Iwami-Kagura, the intangible ethnic cultural asset originated in the western region of Shimane prefecture in Japan, will be performed as one of event programs at major cities in India in December 2012.

 

In fact, Iwami-Kagura was performed three times during the Japan-India Friendship year in 2007 at Mumbai and Chennai. They were well accepted by many enthusiastic audiences with standing ovations and calling for an anchor. It was overwhelmed and indescribable positive responses at all stages.

Based on this precious experience and acceptance by Indian people, we have planned the Iwami-kagura performance tour to New Delhi, capital city, and Chennai, major southern city.

Iwami-Kagura India tour report
This report provides you details of Iwami-Kagura performance program in India.
Iwami-Kagura-India-news.pdf
PDFファイル 1.1 MB

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What is Iwami-Kagura, part-1?

 This is an introduction to the vivid and dynamic world of Iwami-Kagura, the dance and musical performances of ancient Japanese myths.

 The following introductory video clip gives you a brief experience of Iwami-Kagura.

What is Iwami-kagura, part-2?

 Kagura is the traditional sacred service dance (called Kagura-Mai) to the God/Goddess of the local Shinto shrine during annual rice-crop growth festivities.

 The traditional Shinto ritual ceremony takes place at the main alter of the shrine during the day by Shinto priests and female attendants who perform a simple yet graceful sacred service dance called Mai. Then, a series of Iwami-Kagura dance episodes(or stories) follows this ceremony and runs on the Kagura-Den (sacred stage) in the precincts of the shrine from early night to dawn.

 Each episode is vividly orchestrated by dynamic drum beats and beautiful nostalgic melodies of the bamboo flute accompanied by stimulating metal sounds of small brass hand-claps. A series of episodes is performed by a group of 15 to 30 members of local villagers or town people of various professions such as rice growing farmers, fishermen, salary men, store keepers and truck drivers.

What is it like?

 In short, when you imagine the nature of Iwami-Kagura, it could be somewhere between Japanese traditional Kabuki (target audiences are town people) and Noh (target audiences are feudal lords and samurai.)

 The target audiences of Iwami-Kagura are villagers or local community people in the region. Kabuki is a popular dramatic art form that has been a favorite among the Japanese people since the 17th century. Noh is the oldest dramatic art in Japan, having originally developed in the 14th century.

Stories or Episodes(Enmoku)

 They perform more than 60 different stories, episodes or repertoire called Enmoku, each lasting 30 to 60 minutes.

 Most stories come from Japanese ancient myths called the Kojiki(Record of Ancient Matters, 712AD) and the Nihonshoki(Chronicles of Japan, 720AD) written in the eighth century.

 

Groups(Shachu)

 There are more than 100 performing groups in the areas of Iwami district and in the neighboring areas of Hiroshima prefecture which have slightly different styles and interpretations of the stories.

Costumes

 The costumes are hand-made and intricately sewn Kimono dresses with glittering gold and silver threads.

 The masks are exaggerated, vividly colored and deformed to emphasize the original nature of good and evil characters. 

Origin

 The origin of Iwami-Kagura is not very clear but believed to be in the early Edo period (17th and 19th centuries.)

 Iwami-kagura became very popular after the 1970’s Osaka Exposition when a special tour performance took place at the exhibition site.

Recent trends

 The recent trend of Iwami-Kagura consists of theatrical performances on the stages of cultural halls with special effects such as smoke and sparks rather than traditional local celebrations at the village shrine.

 Iwami-Kagura, during the last few decades, has been the major part of local festivities in the Iwami region and is performed at occasions such as tourist events, supermarket commercial promotions, various local memorial events, and even at the Buddhist temples.

 

Overseas performances

 In recent years, several overseas performances have been held in Korea, China, the United States and India as a part of various cultural exchange programs of Japan.

Land of Iwami

 Iwami is the name of western district of Shimane-prefecture in Japan.