Kashima Traditional Performing Arts Festival
かしま伝承芸能フェスティバル
Experience the soul of Saga at the Kashima Traditional Performing Arts Festival, featuring rare mask dances and lion dances.This event has ended
Kashima City is known as a treasure trove of traditional performing arts, and this special festival brings that heritage to life.
Highlights
About Kashima Traditional Performing Arts Festival
- A Grand Collection of Arts: A rare chance to see multiple types of Menburai and Shishimai performances gathered in one single location.
- Sacred Atmosphere: Enjoy a deeply immersive experience within the historic and prestigious grounds of Yutoku Inari Shrine.
- Cultural Immersion: Directly experience the vibrant spirit of Kashima City through its most cherished traditional arts.
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October 5, 2025
Weather forecast
Mon
8/3
39°/26°
6%
Tue
8/4
37°/28°
98%
Wed
8/5
37°/27°
50%
Thu
8/6
35°/28°
29%
Fri
8/7
35°/28°
53%
Sat
8/8
33°/27°
63%
Sun
8/9
31°/26°
43%
Plan your stay & activities
Tips
Venue
Held at Yutoku Inari Shrine. In case of rain, the venue moves to Kashima City Cultural Hall SAKURAS.
Parking
Free large-scale parking is available at Yutoku Inari Shrine. Paid parking is also available nearby.
Before & After the Event
Kiyama Tsukiiki Hiking Club Vol. 4: Forest Bathing & Stone Foundation Tour (Nanoo to Dai-soseki Groups)
A hiking tour through the history of Kiyama. Walk the trail from the Nanoo to the Dai-soseki stone foundations to experience the atmosphere of Japan's ancient 'Western Capital'.
Held in the same area in 2026-07
Nagasaki Kaido Kanzaki Shukuba Matsuri
The Nagasaki Kaido Kanzaki Shukuba Matsuri will be held on July 25, 2026, in Kanzaki City, Saga. Discover local culture within the nostalgic atmosphere of an old Japanese post town.
Held in the same area in 2026-07
Shiroharagawa Hangy Matsuri
Enjoy a special event near the Shirohara River. Explore the historic Chikugogawa Shokaibashi and shop for local specialties. A perfect blend of nature and history awaits you.
Held in the same area in 2026-09
