Chuo City Trip Overview
How many people have had the pleasure of seeing a live Shintō ritual?
At this experience you can meet a real Shrine Maiden (miko) and attend a ceremonial dance (mikomai) right here in our studio in Tsukiji, Tokyo.
Originally, it was thought that the god descended on the dancing miko by expressing itself in the form of an oracle.
Then, the Shrine Maiden became one with the god and therefore with nature.
Gods (kami) and nature are an essential bond of the Shintō religion and the miko plays an essential role in the Japanese tradition.
The Shrine Maiden also perfectly expressed the concepts of “respect for deity” and “beautiful manners” that the Japanese people have always cherished since ancient times.
Additional Info
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
Starts: Chuo City, Japan
Trip Category: Classes & Workshops >> Dance Lessons
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How many people have had the pleasure of seeing a live Shintō ritual?
At this experience you can meet a real Shrine Maiden (miko) and attend a ceremonial dance (mikomai) right here in our studio in Tsukiji, Tokyo.
Originally, it was thought that the god descended on the dancing miko by expressing itself in the form of an oracle.
Then, the Shrine Maiden became one with the god and therefore with nature.
Gods (kami) and nature are an essential bond of the Shintō religion and the miko plays an essential role in the Japanese tradition.
The Shrine Maiden also perfectly expressed the concepts of “respect for deity” and “beautiful manners” that the Japanese people have always cherished since ancient times.
Itinerary
1. Introduction
2. Shrine Maiden’s Ceremonial Dance Performance
3. Lecture on Origin, History and Meaning of Shrine Maiden’s Ceremonial Dance
4. Lecture on Toyosakamai and Urayasumai
5. Ceremonial Dance Practice
Discover the Beauty of Mikomai
In this experience, a former professional Shrine Maiden instructor will carefully teach the ABC of the ceremonial dance.
After an introductory performance by the instructor, you will delve into the origin and history of the Shrine Maiden dance, its meaning and variants (Toyosakamai, Urayasumai).
The lesson is recommended at all those who:
· Are interested in Shrine Maiden’s Ceremonial Dance.
· Want to learn the Japanese “beautiful manners”.
· Want to experience the fascination of Japanese culture.
· Like shrine and tradition.
· Want to know more about Shintō.
· Want to meet directly a real Shrine Maiden.
Anyone interested in learning more about Japanese culture and spirituality is welcome!
Multilingual support!
This experience is supported by an interpreter guide.
Languages available: English, Korean, Italian.
