The 13th Asaji Kagura Festival / 26th Miyama-style Iwato Kagura Exchange Tournament
❚ Held on November 30, 2025
The 13th Asaji Kagura Festival / 26th Miyama-style Iwato Kagura Exchange Tournament will take place at Asaji Community Center in Asaji Town, Bungoono City.
This Asaji Kagura Festival centers on the Miyama-style Asaji Kagura Preservation Society and the Itaisako Shinmeisha Kagura Troupe, both inheritors of the Miyama style, one of the Ono-line Iwato Kagura traditions originating in Asaji Town.
Come see the bold yet lively dances in person at the venue.
Food trucks and vendor stalls will also be on site.

Date and Time: Sunday, November 30, 2025, 9:00–16:00
*If it rains, the event moves to the Asaji Community Center Hall
Location: Special venue at Asaji Community Center (Tsuboizumi, Asaji Town, Bungoono City)
*Parking: Asaji Ground (space is limited, so please carpool when possible)
*Please bring warm clothing and a ground sheet or blanket.
Admission: Free
Schedule
09:00 Ritual ceremony
09:25 Opening ceremony
09:30 Tachibanaoki Shrine folk kagura (Taketa City)
10:00 Miyadokoro Shrine affiliated performers (Taketa City)
10:30 Itaisako Shinmeisha Kagura Troupe (Bungoono City)
11:00 Hoyo Kagura (Oita City)
11:30 Futamata Tenso Shrine Kagura Company (Taketa City)
12:00 Shirayuri Little Taiko (Taketa City)
12:30 Iyotoko Gohashira Shrine Kagura Company (Oita City)
13:00 Ogi Shrine folk kagura (Taketa City)
13:30 Negino Shrine Kagura Company (Taketa City)
14:00 Miyama-style Asaji Kagura Preservation Society (Bungoono City)
14:30 Tachibanaoki Shrine folk kagura

After the performance
Mochi scattering and a lottery to win Asaji beef

For event inquiries
Bungoono City Hall Asaji Branch Office TEL 0974-72-1111

Access to central Bungoono City
About a 3-hour drive from JR Hakata Station, Fukuoka Prefecture
About a 2-hour drive from JR Kumamoto Station, Kumamoto Prefecture
About a 1 hour 20 minute drive from JR Beppu Station, Oita Prefecture
About a 1 hour 20 minute drive from JR Yufuin Station, Oita Prefecture

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Introducing sightseeing and recommended spots in Kyushu’s Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture
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