Hiroshima Kagura is a must-see if you can catch a show while you are here. We always recommend watching this thrilling art form as part of a shrine festival, or out in the countryside, where most Kagura troupes are based. However, Wednesday Night Kagura is the next best thing. The event brings the countryside troupes to the heart of the city, AND provides English subtitles and an English-speaking MC.

We think it is one of the best things you can experience while in Japan.

Wednesday Night Kagura Performance Confirmed Performances

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October 2026

・ October 7 Momijigari (Maple Viewing) | Buy tickets on KLOOK | Viator

・ October 14 Jinrin (The Winged Demon) | Buy tickets on KLOOK | Viator

・ October 21 Momijigari (Maple Viewing) | Buy tickets on KLOOK | Viator

・ October 28 Yamata no Orochi (The Eight-headed Serpent) | Buy tickets on KLOOK | Viator

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

November 2026

・ November 4 Katsuragizan (Mt. Katsuragi feat. the Spider Demon) | Buy tickets on KLOOK | Viator

・ November 11 Jinrin (The Winged Demon) | Buy tickets on KLOOK | Viator

・ November 18 Oeyamasoushi (Mt. Oe) | Buy tickets on KLOOK | Viator

・ November 25 Modoribashi (Modori Bridge) feat. the spider demon | Buy tickets on KLOOK | Viator