kagura-den
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thumb|275 px|Tsurugaoka Hachiman-gū's kagura-den
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- religious building
- Part of
- Shinto shrine
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- Kagura
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- Kagura-den
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- 神楽殿
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thumb|275 px|Tsurugaoka Hachiman-gū's kagura-den
The , also called or with reference to the bugaku traditional dance, is the building within a Shinto shrine where the sacred dance (kagura) and music are offered to the kami during ceremonies. It was originally just a temporary stage; first mentioned in a 9th-century text describing a maidono built in front of Hirano Shrine. In about a century, it had become a permanent shrine feature, and its use was extended until its function as a worship hall prevailed over the original. It is used also for weddings and Noh plays. Some scholars believe the haiden, or hall of worship, has its origins in the kagura-den.
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