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Sada Shinoh Evening Ritual

Witness the UNESCO-recognized Sada Shinoh dance, a ritual purification held every Saturday evening.

Best time: 15 OctAbout 120 min

Timeline

  1. 17:15

    Sada Shin Noh

    Take the Ichabata bus from Matsue Station to Etomo and get off at Sada-jinja-mae. The ride takes 25 minutes.

  2. 17:40

    Sada Shin Noh

    Arrive at Sada Shrine. Purchase your reservation-required tickets for ¥1200 (children enter free) and find a spot to wait. The performance begins at 20:00.

  3. 19:00

    Sada Shin Noh

    Watch the Sada Shinoh dance. The ritual purification dance is performed from 20:00 to 21:00.

  4. 20:00

    南比津が丘街区公園

    Walk 60 minutes ESE from the shrine to Minamibitsugaoka Block Park to end your evening.

Local tip

Reservations are required for the dance. Arrive early to secure your ticket and position.

Check before you go

  • The dance is performed on Saturdays from 20:00 to 21:00.
  • Tickets cost ¥1200; children are free.
  • You must take the Ichabata bus from Matsue Station to Etomo and get off at Sada-jinja-mae.

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