On the first day, I deepened my understanding of the repertoire learned at the entrance ceremony and watched a kagura dance performed by a kagura master. After that, we officially visited Aso Shrine, where the dedication was announced, and we finally started practicing. You will learn basic movements and how to wear costumes.

A staff member will greet you at 13:00 in front of the JR Usa Station meeting station ticket gate.

Move by car

13:30 Opening ceremony (prologue, sound and video, recitation by storytellers, kagura performance)

15:00 Official visit to Aso Shrine (dedication presentation venue)

Check in at 16:00

17:00 Dinner

19:30 Practice Day 1

22:00 Finished

Day 2 is a trail that goes around Ryozen Gokosan. A special guide will accompany you, and you will learn the mythology of Mount Mikoto and how to deal with nature and gods and Buddhas in kagura dance throughout the trail.

8:00 Appetizers & Self Exercises

10:30 Mt. Mikoyama Trail

We will visit “Omoto Shrine,” which is said to be the source of all beliefs in Oita. It is located on Mount Goko, and the mountain itself has been preserved as a sacred sanctuary, and ancient roads remain.

(with lunch)

※In case of rain, visit the Oita Prefectural Museum of History

11:00 Omotu Shrine ・ Usa Jingu Shrine Visit

17:30 Dinner

19:30 2nd day of rehab

22:00 Sleep & Bedtime

On the third day, we experienced the culture of syncretism of Shinto and Buddhism rooted in our lives. Kitsuki city in Oita prefecture still has townscapes and samurai houses that have remained in their appearance since the Edo period. It's a special day where you can experience relationships with gods and Buddhas that are rooted in our lives.

08:00 Appetizing ・ Self Exercising

11:30 Lunch at Hiji-cho Mountain Villa (Shiroshita Karei Meal)

13:00 Get dressed at Kitsuki Waraku-an

14:00 Kitsuki Hatsuke

Samurai house tour and tea ceremony experience

17:30 Dinner

19:30 3rd day of rehab

22:00 Finished

On the 4th day, we moved to the Kunisaki Peninsula and walked on Mount Fudo, one of the Rokugo Manzan mountains. A special guide will accompany you, and you will learn the power of the “wind” that Kagurashi masters cherish while visiting important places about the history and culture of the Kunisaki Peninsula, which is said to be the origin of syncretism between Shinto and Buddhism, and the existence of kagura that people have spun with their heart.

08:00 Appetizing ・ Self Exercising

10:30 Walking around Futago-ji Temple

12:00 Futago Kawaraza-za lunch (soba)

13:30 Old Sendoji Temple Ruins ~ Kunisaki Trail

※In case of rain, visit Fukiji Temple and Maki Hall

17:30 Dinner

19:00 4th day of practice & rehearsal

22:00 Finished

On the last day, the dedication was announced at Aso Shrine. They play congratulatory lyrics together with local kagura artists, and dance the play “Gosaki” in front of the gods. After the dedication, they will return to the rehearsal hall and a closing ceremony will be held. I received an official certificate of completion from Aso Kagurasha, and at the end, I worked hard for 5 days with the hospitality “direct meeting” (naorai) of local people.

08:00 Appetizing ・ Self Exercising

10:00 Arrive at Aso Shrine

10:30 Subscription Form

13:00 Closing Lecture & Certificate Revision

Direct meeting (farewell party)

16:00 Break up at JR Usa Station (transfer to Oita Airport if you wish)