Taro Kappa

Kagura (Tono City)

It has been passed down through the lineages of Shinto Kagura and Yamabushi Kagura. Shinjin-ha has a slow tempo and grace, while Yamabushi-ha has a fast and lively feel. Kagura is said to have originated from rituals to pray for the souls of gods, and its performance at festivals is a vestige of ancient beliefs.

Amagamori Glass Museum

Opened in April 2015 on a small hill on the north side of Amagamori. Inside the mountain hut-style building, there are about 180 vivid glass paintings painted with oil paint on the back of the glass.

Tono Local Doll Folk Art Village

You can also see and experience making Tsukubagyu dolls, a traditional craft made from Japanese paper and Tono soil, which were popular in the Tsukubagyu area during the Edo period. It is run by Tono's only remaining maker of Fukubagyu dolls.