Hiroshima: Kagura Show & Gourmet Lunch Bus Tour
ID: GYG1517963-2316864
Categoria:
Paese: Japan
Durata:
07:00 ore
Descrizione
Discover rural Hiroshima with a live Kagura performance, a buffet lunch featuring local cuisine, a Japanese sword exhibition, and a chance to try on samurai armor.
Escape the city and discover the rich traditions of rural Hiroshima on a full-day bus tour to Kitahiroshima Town, known as the "Home of Kagura."
Your journey begins at Hiroshima Station, where you'll board a comfortable chartered bus and travel through the scenic countryside to Kitahiroshima Town, a region celebrated for its rice-growing heritage and traditional performing arts.
Start your cultural experience with a buffet lunch at Restaurant Hibiki, featuring locally grown rice cooked in a traditional Japanese kamado stove. Enjoy a wide selection of dishes prepared with seasonal ingredients, including local specialties that reflect the flavors of the region.
Next, learn about the history and cultural significance of Kagura, a traditional Japanese performing art that has been passed down through generations.
Continue to the Sengoku no Niwa Historical Museum, where you'll discover the craftsmanship of Japanese swords through an exhibition featuring works by master swordsmith Sadanao Mikami. You'll also have the opportunity to try on samurai armor and a helmet for memorable photographs.
Afterward, visit Mai Road IC Chiyoda, where you can browse local specialties, regional products, and souvenirs at Kitahiro Market.
The highlight of the day is a live Kagura performance by a local troupe. Watch ancient Japanese myths and legends come to life through colorful costumes, elaborate masks, powerful drumming, and dramatic sword fights. Each performance tells a fascinating story rooted in Japanese folklore. After the show, you'll even have a chance to try on Kagura costumes.
Finally, relax on the return bus journey to Hiroshima Station, bringing home unforgettable memories of the food, history, and living traditions of rural Japan.
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Kagura Performance Schedule – 2027
Each departure features a different local Kagura troupe performing a traditional story from Japanese mythology and folklore.
January 10 (Sunday)
- Troupe: Nakabara Kagura Troupe
- Performance: Tsuchigumo (The Earth Spider)
February 7 (Sunday)
- Troupe: Miyanosho Kagura Troupe
- Performance: Takiyasha-hime (Princess Takiyasha)
March 7 (Sunday)
- Troupe: Haruki Kagura Troupe
- Performance: Tsuchigumo (The Earth Spider)
Each performance brings Japanese legends to life through elaborate costumes, dramatic storytelling, traditional music, and energetic dance.
Please note that performance programs are subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances.
Punti salienti
- Watch a spectacular live Kagura performance with colorful costumes and masks
- Savor a buffet lunch featuring locally grown rice and regional specialties
- Discover Japanese sword craftsmanship at a fascinating sword exhibition
- Try on samurai armor and Kagura costumes for unforgettable photos
- Explore the traditions and rural charm of Hiroshima's Home of Kagura
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INFORMAZIONI IMPORTANTI
The tour operates rain or shine
A minimum of 10 participants is required for the tour to operate. If the minimum is not met and the tour is canceled, all booked travelers will receive a full refund
Kagura performances and programs vary by departure date and may change due to unforeseen circumstances
The tour includes light walking at museums and other attractions
Vegetarian and vegan options are available at the buffet lunch
A tour escort will accompany the group throughout the trip
Please arrive at the meeting point at least 10 minutes before departure
The tour ends at Hiroshima Station at approximately 5:00 PM
Travelers can cancel up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund
Meet at Ekikita Terrace on the 2nd floor of Hiroshima Station, outside the North Exit (Shinkansen Exit). Look for the spacious outdoor terrace beneath the large white canopy. Your tour escort will be waiting at the meeting point to welcome you and assist with boarding.
INCLUSO
- Round-trip transportation by chartered bus from Hiroshima Station
- Buffet lunch featuring local Kitahiroshima cuisine
- Admission to all museums and facilities listed in the itinerary
- Japanese sword exhibition
- Samurai armor and helmet try-on experience
- Live traditional Kagura performance
- Kagura costume try-on experience
- Tour escort throughout the trip
NON INCLUSO
- Personal expenses, souvenirs, and purchases at local shops
- Additional food and beverages outside the included buffet lunch
- Transportation to and from the meeting point at Hiroshima Station
Quando dovrei prenotare?
Per garantire la disponibilità, prenota il prima possibile. La prenotazione anticipata è consigliata soprattutto se stai pianificando il viaggio durante l'alta stagione come le festività pubbliche o i fine settimana.
Cancellazioni
Questa escursione può essere annullata senza costi fino a 24 ore prima dell'inizio del viaggio. Se la annulli dopo 24 ore o non ti presenti all'escursione, ti verrà comunque addebitato il prezzo intero dell'attività. Essere in ritardo al ritiro o alla partenza sarà considerato come non presentarsi.
