Introduction of The Festival
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This is also called yumi matsuri (Bow Festival) held at the Keitokuji temple. The origin of the festival is the martial training of the descendants of remnants of the Taira clan for the restoration. They were defeated by the Minamoto clan at the end of the 12th century and resided in Kawai village.
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Folkways |
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Location(s) |
Kamikitayama, Nara Prefecture Keitokuji |
Date(s) of Matsuri |
January 8 |
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Conservation Group |
Kawai-ku |
Note |
Intangible folk cultural assets designated by the prefecture |