Watch the traditional dancers performance at Somaro

In Sakata City, Yamagata Prefecture, there is a century-old wooden building called Soma House, originally called "Soma House" in ancient times. The first floor houses an art gallery, a rest area where you can view a Japanese garden, a dance practice field, etc. Watch a short video first, then the dance performance starts at 2pm, - one day per day, the performance lasts about 20 minutes. Dancers are part of the culture of the restaurant, using songs and dances to heat up the atmosphere during banquets and business entertainment. There are not many places for viewing now. In ancient times, you had to pay a very high remuneration to have the opportunity to watch traditional arts such as dancer's singing and dancing performances. To become a dancer, the age must be between 18-25 years old, dancers in Kyoto are younger and have to retire once they reach the age. When you come to Soma House, you can choose to visit purely, or add and dine, but be sure to make a reservation first. But the combination of history and art, Soma Tower, is still unique, at least outside of Kyoto you can see maiko performances so close, so it is recommended to visit Yamagata Prefecture, to Soma Tower to feel the former Sakata style. #Samalou Address: 1 Hiyoshi-cho, Sakata, Yamagata Prefecture Business Hours: 10:00 - 17:00 (Last admission 4:30 p.m.) Closed Wednesdays Admission: 1,000 yen for adults, 500 yen for middle school and college students, free for elementary school students