Iwami Kagura Costume Dressing Experience

Iwami Kagura, passed down in western Shimane Prefecture, is a traditional performing art known for its magnificent costumes and powerful performances. At the kagura experience facility in Hamada City, visitors can wear actual stage costumes and have commemorative photos taken by professional photographers. Experience options that appeal to both children and adults include getting inside the body of a giant serpent and wearing demon masks. Historical explanations about Iwami Kagura and its repertoire are also provided, making it ideal as preparation before watching a performance.