Introduction of The Festival
| Obama Shrine Annual Festival | Fukui Pref |
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Unpin-jishi
Unpin-jishi is the name of the lion dance performed at Obama Shrine. When Sakai Tadakatsu was assigned the lord of Obama City in 1634, he brought lion dancers from his former territory and had them stay in Unpin in Obama City. This is why the dance was named Unpin-jishi.
Category |
lion dance・Performing art |
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Location(s) |
Ichibancho, Obama City Obama Shrine |
Date(s) of Matsuri |
May 2-3 |
Contact |
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Access |
Twenty minutes walk from JR Obama Station |
URL |
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Conservation Group |
Unpin-jishi Hozonkai |
Note |
Intangible folk cultural assets designated by the prefecture |