Introduction of The Festival
| Tsuinashiki in Myooji | Hyogo Pref・Kobe City |
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Tsuinashiki (a ceremony of driving out evil spirits) in the Myooji temple features three adult devils (a grandparent devil, a Taro devil and a Jiro devil) as well as four child devils. The child devils beat oak sticks to the sound of Taiko (Japanese drums) and jump while dancing. Adults devils dance holding a hammer (by Taro), an axe (by Jiro) and a spear and a torch (both by the grandparent devil.
Category |
Protection from evil・Dance |
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Location(s) |
1900 Myodanicho, Tarumi Ward, Kobe City Myooji |
Date(s) of Matsuri |
January 4 |
Contact |
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Access |
Twelve minutes taxi ride from Subway Myodani Station |
URL |
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Conservation Group |
Myooji Tsuinashiki Hozonkai |
Note |
Intangible folk cultural assets designated by the city |