Iwami is said to be the birthplace of Kagura, a lively dance dedicated to the gods and now practiced as a type of folk entertainment. With magnificent costumes and stirring music, the fast-paced dances depict heroic battles between deities and demons. The most famous story depicts the battle between Susanoo and the eight-headed serpent called Yamata-no-Orochi. You can see these performances as part of other events and celebrations all year round.
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