Commemorating Our 7th Anniversary: An Exclusive One-Night-Only Event
7th Anniversary Special Event "Hiroshima Kagura Night" A performance of traditional local performing art
Date & Time: January 17 (Sat), 2026 | 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
To celebrate our 7th anniversary in January 2026, we are delighted to host “Hiroshima Kagura Night” on January 17 (Sat), 2026. This special event features the “Arida Kagura Troupe,” performers of a traditional folk art designated as an Intangible Folk Cultural Property of Hiroshima Prefecture
We are proud to present two captivating performances: “Ebisu,” known as a dance of celebration, and the powerful, dramatic “Yamata-no-Orochi.” Following the performance, you will have the unique opportunity to take commemorative photos with the “Orochi (The Giant Serpent)” and even try on the costumes.
We warmly welcome both our staying guests and day visitors to join us. Please take this opportunity to immerse yourself in a mysterious and unforgettable night of Japanese heritage.
Overview
■Date & Time: January 17 (Sat), 2026 | 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
■Venue: Intergate Lounge, 14F, Hotel Intergate Hiroshima
■Admission:
Staying Guests: Free of charge
Day visitors: ¥1,500 (includes lounge access, tax, and service charge)
*On this special evening, day visitors are also welcome to enjoy our exclusive lounge services, including wine and original cocktails, which are usually available only to staying guests.
■In Collaboration with: Arida Kagura Troupe (Kitahiroshima Town, Hiroshima)
*Designated as an Intangible Folk Cultural Property of Hiroshima Prefecture.
■Inquiries: Hotel Intergate Hiroshima (Main Desk): (+81) 082-224-6110
■Performance Program:
*All images are for illustrative purposes only.
- Ebisu: A Dance of Celebration
The deity Kotoshironushi-no-Mikoto lived a peaceful life fishing in Mihonoseki, Izumo. He is widely known as Ebisu, one of the Seven Lucky Gods. In this performance, Ebisu travels from place to place, visiting local festivals to pray for the prosperity of the land, and attempts to catch a “Tai” (red sea bream). Although the fish is elusive at first, he eventually scatters bait and skillfully lands a magnificent catch.
In Kagura, “Ebisu” is often performed at auspicious occasions and celebrations. It is a dance that represents the deity sharing divine blessings with the people, wishing for future prosperity and a life of peace and safety for all.
2. Yamata-no-Orochi: The Giant Serpent
This program is based on a famous legend from the Kojiki, Japan’s oldest historical record.
The story begins when Susano-o-no-Mikoto, the younger brother of the Sun Goddess Amaterasu, descends from Takamanohara (the heaven) to the land of Izumo. Upon reaching the Hi River, he encounters an elderly couple weeping with their daughter between them. They explain their grief: seven of their eight daughters have already been devoured by the “Yamata-no-Orochi”—a terrifying giant serpent—and now it has come for their last remaining daughter, Princess Kushinada. Susano-o vows to defeat the monster. He instructs the couple to brew a sake that the serpent loves and waits for its arrival. Eventually, the serpent appears and begins to drink the sake. As it falls into a drunken stupor, Susano-o valiantly slays the beast, and ultimately marries Princess Kushinada.
About the Arida Kagura Troupe
The origins of the Arida Kagura Troupe date back to the late Sengoku period (the era of warring states). Ancient documents preserved by the Inoue family—shrine-service family in southeastern Kitahiroshima Town—contain a script for the “Arahira-no-mai” dated November 1588, suggesting that Kagura has been performed here for over 430 years.
The troupe has long maintained a repertoire of about 20 different dances. In recognition of their dedication to preserving these classical arts, three of their performances—”Kami-oroshi,” “Ama-no-Iwato,” and “Yamata-no-Orochi”—were designated as Intangible Folk Cultural Properties of Hiroshima Prefecture in April 1954.
Today, the troupe consists of members ranging from their teens to their 80s. They continue to pass down this tradition, which spans more than 430 years, as a sacred ritual to celebrate the autumn harvest and express gratitude to the local guardian deities.
