Japanese Dance Lessons at Ashiya Civic Center for Children Ages 3 to 15

It looks like “Let’s Try Japanese Dance!,” part of the Agency for Cultural Affairs’ FY2026 Traditional Culture Parent-Child Class Program, will be held at the Ashiya Civic Center starting Sunday, November 8.
(Information provided by Ako)

Let’s Try Japanese Dance!

When is it?

There will be six sessions in total, starting at 10:00 a.m. for Group A and 11:00 a.m. for Group B.
① Sunday, November 8: How to put on a yukata
② Sunday, November 22: Basic movements of Japanese dance
③ Sunday, December 13; ④ Sunday, December 20; ⑤ Sunday, January 10: Let’s dance with a folding fan (the hauta song “Kyo no Shiki”)
⑥ Sunday, January 24: Recital (from 10:00 a.m. / Venue: Ashiya Shrine, tentative)

Where will it be held?

Japanese-style Room 303, Ashiya Civic Center

Here it is on the map ↓

The address is 8-24 Narihira-cho, Ashiya, Hyogo.

What will participants do?

• Learn how to put on a yukata 👘
• Practice the basic movements of Japanese dance 💃
• Dance to the hauta song “Kyo no Shiki” using a folding fan 🎐
• Finish with a recital at Ashiya Shrine ⛩️

The instructor is Nishikawa Eiren, a certified master of the Nishikawa school of Japanese dance. The event is organized by Kodomo Nichibu Ren no Kai, with support from the Ashiya City Board of Education.

How much does it cost?

Participation is free. A separate fee of ¥3,000 is required to cover prop rental and recital expenses. Yukata rental is available for an additional ¥1,000.

How many spots are available?

10 participants each for Groups A and B. Applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis and will close once all spots are filled.

Who can participate?

Children from the first year of kindergarten through the third year of junior high school.

How to apply

Apply through the official LINE account. The application deadline is November 8, and places are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Click here to access the LINE account for applications.

Finally

Apparently, this popular class is being held for the fourth consecutive year. Starting with learning how to put on a yukata and ending with a recital at Ashiya Shrine—it sounds like the real deal! It’s rare to get an experience this comprehensive for free aside from the necessary expenses, so if you’re interested, be sure to apply soon.

※Thank you, Ako, for the information!!
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