A traditional arts experience with the professional and passionate performance group, Dengakuza
Located between two alpine regions, the Ina Valley has long been home to many traditional performing arts, such as Bon Odori, Shishimai, and Kabuki. Dengakuza is a professional performing group that was formed in 1964, dedicated to revitalising and spreading to younger generations the traditional folk culture of not only the Ina Valley, but all of Japan. For this experience, you will visit the training facility of Dengakuza, where you will receive a special private performance and enjoy interacting with their performers.
Culture
・A special night program to fully enjoy your time in the Ina Valley.
・Includes a private show by professional performers. The content of the performance will be decided based on the customer’s request.
・Experience traditional performing arts under the guidance of members of Dengakuza. This content also can be decided based on the customer’s preferences.
Special Private Performance : 70,000~ JPY per group
Performing arts experience and interaction : 4,000JPY~ per person
Heartland Japan
19:30/22:00
19:30 Meet at Dengakuza
19:40-20:00 Welcome performance
20:00-20:15 Dengakuza introduction
20:15-20:45Hands-on activity of traditional performance
21:00-21:45 Interaction with cast members and Ina Bon Dance with them
22:00 Finish at Dengakuza
(Please consult about morning or afternoon times.)
Dengakuza
Dengakuza (15 mins by car from Inashi Station on JR Iida Line)
[Parking: Available]
April ~ November
6 yrs and above
14 days prior
Minimum 2 Maximum 15
Comfortable clothes that you are easy to move in.
2
Includes 30-40 minutes of activity, level based on customer’s preferences.
2
Follow the lead of the guide, and enjoy the songs and dances.
Japanese guide fee, English translator fee, special private performance, traditional performing arts experience, interaction with Dengakuza member.
Transportation to/from the meeting point, insurance (please purchase travel insurance in your own country), anything else not specified in “what is included” above.
(The bank transfer fees are responsibility of the participants)
N/A
[Cancellation at customer’s convenience]
-2 – 7 days prior 25%
-Day before 50%
-Same day/No show 100%
[Cancellation at the discretion of the organizer]
-If stormy weather is forecasted, the activity may be canceled. In this case, contact will be made by
the evening of the day before and there will be no cancelation fees.