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Kiyugawa Tenpo Shrine Autumn Festival

Sun, Nov 1, 2026 · Kiyokawa Tenpo Shrine, Minabe · Wakayama

Dates

  • Sun, Nov 1, 2026

About this event

Summary
Experience the magnificent Namanuchi Lion Dance at Kiyokawa Tenpo Shrine's Autumn Festival, a prefectural intangible folk cultural asset.

Highlights
• Northernmost lion dance in the prefecture inheriting Ise Daikagura traditions
• Dynamic performance by two people to flute and drums
• Four distinct pieces including procession, offering, wild lion, and sword dances
• Designated as a prefectural intangible folk cultural asset in March 1976

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