Miyajima Kangensai Boat Festival
The Miyajima Kangensai is Itsukushima Shrine on Miyajima's biggest and most elaborate festival of the year.
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The Miyajima Kangensai is Itsukushima Shrine on Miyajima's biggest and most elaborate festival of the year.
A rare chance to watch Bugaku classical court dances on Itsukushima Shrine's platform over the sea in the evening, rather than early in the morning.
A bunch of almost naked men clambering on top of one another in the sea trying to capture a lucky ball on a hot summer day!
Bugaku classical court dance that date from the 12th century performed at Itsukushima Shrine on Miyajima.
Traditional New Year rituals at Itsukushima Shine on Miyajima that date from over 1000 years ago.
Bugaku classical court dances and music introduced to Miyajima from Kyoto by Taira Kiyomori in the 12th century on the occasion