Introduction of The Festival
| Habu Matsuri | Wakayama Pref |
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Habuhachiman-jinja-no Okashira-shinji
The festival features “Soto no Odori Shishi” (literally, dancing lion with two heads) performed by four dancers. They dance without instrument but only with the sign of presence from Hoko (long-handled Chinese spear) and Sasara (bundle of thinly cut bamboo pieces) each held by a male and female devil.
Category |
lion dance・Portable shrine・Dance |
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Location(s) |
Habu, Hidakagawa Cho, Wakayama Prefecture, Habuhachiman Shrine |
Date(s) of Matsuri |
The third Sunday in October |
Contact |
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Access |
Fifteen minutes walk from JR Dojoji Station |
URL |
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Conservation Group |
Habuhachiman-jinja Okashira Hozonkai |
Note |
Important intangible folk cultural assets designated by the prefecture |