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Kashima Traditional Performing Arts Festival

Name: Kashima Traditional Performing Arts Festival
Start: 2025-10-05
End: 2025-10-05
Location: Yutoku Inari Shrine Grounds

かしま伝承芸能フェスティバル

Experience the spirit of Kashima: A spectacular gathering of traditional mask dances and lion dances.

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October 5, 2025

Kashima Traditional Performing Arts Festival

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Kashima City is known as a treasure trove of traditional performing arts, and this special festival brings that heritage to life.

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Traditional Performing ArtsShrine Grounds ExperienceLocal Cultural Heritage

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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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Weather forecast

Thu

9/17

30°/23°

33%

Fri

9/18

25°/22°

88%

Sat

9/19

25°/22°

49%

Sun

9/20

29°/23°

14%

Mon

9/21

27°/22°

Tue

9/22

28°/20°

Wed

9/23

28°/20°

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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.

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