Introduction of The Festival

Shishimai in Maura Hyogo Pref

Two long-nosed goblins together with Kylin lion dancers and musical instrument performers are on board and Shishimai (lion dances) are performed on two Danjiribune, which are miniature scale shrine boats equipped with sacred object, stage, steps to the stage, paper-covered lanterns and any other decorations.

Category
 lion dance・Dance
Location(s)
 571 Ieshimacho Maura, Himeji City Ieshimajinja
Date(s) of Matsuri
 July 24-25
Contact
Access
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Conservation Group
 Maura Shishimai Hozonkai
Note
 Intangible folk cultural assets designated by the prefecture