Introduction of The Festival
| Shishimai in Misaka, Dasai and Shimahime Shrines of Kande Town | Hyogo Pref・Kobe City |
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Almost all Shishimai (lion dance) in Kobe City is Kagura style, a form of music and dances 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) |
Kandecho Kita, Nishi Ward, Kobe City Shimahime Shrine, Misaka Shrine, Dasai Shrine |
Date(s) of Matsuri |
A day before the second Monday in October (Dasai Shrine), two days before the second Monday in October (Shimahime Shrine) |
Contact |
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Access |
Twenty minutes taxi ride from Subway Seishinchuo Station |
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Conservation Group |
Kandecho Shishihozonkai |
Note |
Intangible folk cultural assets designated by the city |