Wednesday Night Kagura

Check out spectacular Hiroshima Kagura performances in the city center, every Wednesday night until Christmas.

Every Wednesday, one of Hiroshima’s approximately 300 Kagura troupes come into the city center from the countryside to perform a 45-minute play. The plays, which are based on Japanese myths, legends, and historical events, may vary, but the shows are always thrilling.

Expect demons, multi-headed serpents, dazzling special effects, and lightning-fast costume changes.

If you are in Hiroshima City on a Wednesday, Wednesday Night Kagura is not to be missed and at only 1,800 yen, it is a real bargain!

In contrast with other forms of classical and folk theater in Japan, Hiroshima Kagura, with its action sequences and driving percussive rhythms, is highly entertaining even without knowledge of Japanese. There is an English-speaking MC on hand to help explain things and English subtitles are displayed above the stage.

Several times a year, you can also buy a ticket to go backstage to talk with the performers, check out the amazing costumes, and take souvenir photos.

Wednesday Night Kagura Performance Confirmed Performances

June 2026

・ June 3 Jinrin (Ikawashi Kagura Troupe, Miyoshi) | Buy tickets on KLOOK

・ June 10　Oeyama (Sanou Kagura Troupe, Kita Hiroshima) | Buy tickets on KLOOK

・ June 17 Yorimasa (Ogahara Shimogumi Kagura Troupe, Kita Hiroshima) | Buy tickets on KLOOK

・ June 24 Dannoura (Imayoshi Kagura Troupe, Kita Hiroshima)| Buy tickets on KLOOK

July 2026

・ July 1 Yamata no Orochi (The Eight-headed Serpent) | Buy tickets on KLOOK

・ July 8 Momijigari (Maple Viewing) | Buy tickets on KLOOK

・ July 15 Oeyama (Mt. Oe)| Buy tickets on KLOOK

・ July 22 Takiyasha-hime (Lady Takiyasha) | Buy tickets on KLOOK

・ July 29 Takiyasha-hime (Lady Takiyasha) | Buy tickets on KLOOK

Wednesday Night Kagura Visitor Information

• Doors open: 18:00
• Show starts: 19:00
• Show ends: Approx 19:45

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