Japan HeritageNamode-odori Dance
This rain-making ritual has been passed down through generations at Asuka Kawakamini Imasu Usutaki Himenomikoto Shrine, ever since it was performed in an upstream section of the Asuka River by Empress Kogyoku (who later in life became Empress Saimei). The form of present-day Namode-odori performances was derived from ema (wooden plaques) offered to the shrine in bygone days and from the memories of elderly locals. The unique music that accompanies the dance will surely stick in your ears!
Information
- Address
- Nara Prefecture Complex of Man'yo Culture
- Hours
- 13:30–14:10, 4th Sat. of the month in April–June, Sept.–Nov.
- Access
- Take the Nara Kotsu bus and get off at Man'yo-bunkakan, or take the Akakame bus and get off at Man'yo-bunkakan Nishiguchi