Experience the Harmony of Tradition: 'Hida Wa Festival' Featuring Japanese Dance, Koto Music, and Local Kabuki to be Held in Takayama, Gifu

Hosted by Hida Sakura-za, the 'Hida Wa Festival' will be performed on Sunday, August 23, 2026, at the Hida Art Hall, Hida and World Living Culture Center, Prefectural Gifu (900-1 Chitamachi, Takayama City, Gifu Prefecture).

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The 'Hida Wa Festival' will be held for the first time in Takayama, Hida!

Performances will include presentations by Japanese dance and koto music groups, along with special program stages such as 'Koto Music: From Classical to Contemporary' and 'Dance Show: Hida Dance Picture Scroll'.

At the heart of the event are artists based in Gifu Prefecture.

Leading figures include Hanayagi Kotsumi (dancer), Miwa Satomi (koto and shamisen performer), and Ichikawa Tazaburo IV, a designated inheritor of local kabuki in Gifu.

Performance Overview

A traditional performing arts event presented by three groups led by prominent Gifu-based artists:

Hanayagi Kotsumi, a Japanese dance performer and director;

Miwa Satomi, a koto and shamisen musician;

and Ichikawa Tazaburo IV, a local kabuki tradition bearer.

'Hida Wa Festival'

Performance Date: Sunday, August 23, 2026

Venue: Hida Art Hall, Hida and World Living Culture Center, Gifu Prefecture (900-1 Chitamachi, Takayama City, Gifu)

Performers

Hanayagi Kotsumi [Japanese Dancer / Director]

Miwa Satomi [Koto and Shamisen Performer]

Ichikawa Tazaburo IV [Local Kabuki Inheritor]

Others

Performance Schedule

August 23, 2026 (Reiwa 8), Sunday

10:30 AM: Doors Open

11:00 AM: Performance Begins

6:00 PM: Scheduled End

Ticket Prices

General Admission: 3,000 JPY (tax included, all seats unreserved)