Why You Should Visit
A special performance marking the 50th anniversary of Nachi Dengaku's designation as a national Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property. At Nachikatsuura Town Sports and Culture Hall, the 2pm show is preceded by an explanatory lecture from a Wakayama prefectural education official, followed by the dengaku performance handed down at Kumano Nachi Taisha Shrine and a mochi-throwing finale. It's a one-off milestone programme, separate from the dengaku normally offered at the shrine's regular annual festival. Admission is free.
Essentials
- location
- Nachikatsuura Town Sports and Culture Hall
- period
- October 25, 2026 (Sun)
- Time
- 13:30開場・14:00開演
- cost
- Free admission
- access
- About 4 minutes by car from Nachikatsuura-Shingu Road's Nachikatsuura IC. About a 10-minute walk from JR Kii-Temma Station on the Kisei Line (about 20 minutes from Kii-Katsuura Station).
- NOTE
Programme
- 13:30 Doors open
- 14:00 Show begins
- 14:10 Explanatory lecture (Wakayama Prefectural Board of Education, Cultural Heritage Division)
- 15:00 "Nachi Dengaku" performance
- After the show: mochi-throwing
Organiser / support
- Organised by: Kumano Nachi Taisha Shrine, Nachi Dengaku Preservation Society
- Supported by: Nachikatsuura Town, Nachikatsuura Town Board of Education, Wakayama Prefectural Board of Education
※Parking available
※Enquiries: Nachikatsuura Town Sports and Culture Hall, 0735-52-2340
FAQ
Is admission free?
Yes, admission is free.
Is this the same as the dengaku at the regular annual festival?
No, it's a separate event. This is a special performance marking the 50th anniversary of the cultural property designation, with a different date and status from the dengaku offered at the regular annual festival.
Is parking available?
Yes, Nachikatsuura Town Sports and Culture Hall has parking.
What happens before the main performance?
From 14:10 there's an explanatory lecture by a Wakayama prefectural education official, and the main performance starts at 15:00. Mochi-throwing is also planned after the show.
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