Watch a Kagura Shinto Ritual Dance at Sunset in Izumo
Overview
Watch Izumo kagura, one of Japan's most colorful forms of 'kagura' (Shinto ritual dance), as the sun sets at Hinomisaki-jinja Shrine, famed for its gorgeous sunset views! Be awed by the spiritual energy at Izumo, the sacred land of the Shinto gods.
Highlights
- Explore Hinomisaki-jinja Shrine and Hinomisaki Lighthouse, the tallest in East Asia
- Watch kagura, a sacred ritual dance that's only staged for special occasions
- Feel the spiritual energy at Izumo, known as "the land of the gods" for its connections to Japanese mythology
- Admire the spectacular sunset from Hinomisaki-jinja Shrine — considered one of Shimane's best sunset views