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御神楽

Mikagura

Sacred Music and Dance for the Deity

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Editorial illustration representing Mikagura
The vermilion Romon gate at Fushimi Inari Taisha
The main sanctuary at Fushimi Inari Taisha

About the ceremony

Mikagura is performed on the evening of Hitaki-sai. Revived in 1863 by order of Emperor Komei, it includes singing accompanied by wagon, fue and hichiriki, followed by the solemn Ninjo-mai dance in the light of the ritual fires.

Festival schedule

November 8 at 6:00 p.m.

Consult the official Fushimi Inari Taisha festival calendar

November 2026

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