Nagasaki Traditional Performing Arts Museum
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Nagasaki Traditional Performing Arts Museum
長崎伝統芸能館(長崎くんち)
Overview
The Nagasaki Traditional Performing Arts Museum was built in 2004 as a place to display floats and items used during the Nagasaki Kunchi Festival.
This museum was built to house the floats and artifacts from the Nagasaki Kunchi Festival, held every October 7 to 9. During the festival, neighborhoods carry large boat-shaped floats through the city and perform votive dances at various stops. The festival began in 1634 with a comic Noh performance at Suwa Shrine, and over the centuries absorbed the Dragon Dance from Nagasaki's Chinese community and a stylized Dutch-caricature dance from the era of Dejima trading post. Video exhibits and a gift shop round out the visit. Neighborhoods still participate in a seven-year rotation that dates to the festival's founding.
Practical info
- Japanese name
- 長崎伝統芸能館(長崎くんち)
- Nearest station
- Oura-Tenshudo-mae Station (10 min walk)
- Payment
- Cards accepted
- Reservations
- Walk-in fine for most visits. Check hours online as smaller museums may close on certain weekdays or holidays.
Accessibility
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