Introduction of The Festival
| Hirohachiman Shrine Autumn Festival | Wakayama Pref |
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Hirohachimanjinja-no-dengaku
The festival features Dengaku (ritual music and dancing), named Shippara Odori, and unique Shishimai (lion dances). One lion consists of three piggyback dancers so as to make a tall lion. It is said to have started in the early Edo period.
Category |
lion dance・Parade・For a good harvest |
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Location(s) |
Kaminakano, Hirogawa Cho, Wakayama Prefecture, Hirohachiman Shrine |
Date(s) of Matsuri |
September 30 – October 1 |
Contact |
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Access |
Five minutes drive from JR Yuasa Station |
URL |
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Conservation Group |
Hirokawacho Kotengeino Hozonkai |
Note |
Important intangible folk cultural assets designated by the prefecture・Selection of prefectural intangible folk cultural properties that need measures such as making records |