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Dainichido Bugaku 大日堂舞楽
Dainichido Bugaku (Japanese: 大日堂舞楽, meaning: Vairocana Temple Dance and Entertainment) is a yearly set of nine sacred ritual dances and music, named for the imperial palace ensemble performances, "bugaku", and from the palace's ensemble's visit to Hachimantai, Kazuno District, Akita Prefecture, during the reconstruction of the local shrine pavilion, "Dainichido", in the early eighth century, and their teaching of dances to the locals.
| Location | Kazuno, Akita (鹿角市 秋田県) |
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| When | January (Winter — exact dates change every year) |
| Coordinates | 40.14425, 140.80578 · Open in Google Maps |
| Type | Japanese festival (matsuri) |
| Official website | http://dainichido.p1.bindsite.jp/bugaku/ |
Planning to go? The Dainichido Bugaku is held in January, but the exact dates, times and any entry fees are set year by year. Check the official website for this year's schedule before you travel.
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