Introduction of The Festival
| Ako Hachimangu Autumn Festival | Hyogo Pref |
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Shishimai, Daikokumai
The festival features a couple of wild lion dancers, a male and a female. They wake up with the sound produced by Taiko, Japanese drum. Then they proceed performing dances of exorcism and purification, and move to the shrine lead by a long-nosed goblin.
Category |
Protection from evil・Portable shrine・Dance |
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Location(s) |
Ako City Hachimangu |
Date(s) of Matsuri |
The third Sunday in October |
Contact |
Ako Hachimangu (0791-42-2268 ) |
Access |
Twenty minutes walk from JR Banshuako Station |
URL |
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Conservation Group |
Ako Hachimangu Shishimai Hozonkai |
Note |
Intangible folk cultural assets designated by the prefecture |