Introduction of The Festival
| Ikawadani Sosha Autumn Festival | Hyogo Pref・Kobe City |
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Ikawadani Sosha no Shishimai
Almost all Shishimai (lion dance) in Kobe City is Kagura school. a form of music and dance dedicated to Shinto deities. Kagura style lion dances visit houses in the village for exorcism and purification, which is considered to be originated from Ise dai-kagura, lion dances for dai-kagura plays dedicated to Ise-jingu Shrine.
Category |
Protection from evil・lion dance・For a good harvest・Dance |
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Location(s) |
Nishi Ward, Kobe City Sosha Shrine |
Date(s) of Matsuri |
The first Saturday in October and the next day |
Contact |
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Access |
Fifteen minutes taxi ride from Subway Ikawadani Station |
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Conservation Group |
Sosha Syusai Shishimai Hozonkai |
Note |
Intangible folk cultural assets designated by the city |