Matsuri Festivals
Tsuchiose Shrine Festival
Sun, Oct 18, 2026 · Habu Hachiman Shrine, Hidakagawa · Wakayama
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Dates
- Sun, Oct 18, 2026
About this event
SummaryA traditional festival featuring a rare double-headed lion dance performed without music.
Highlights
- Unique two-headed lion performance
- No musical accompaniment (no flutes or drums)
- Lion responds to spears and staffs
- Designated prefectural intangible folk cultural property
Details
This festival showcases a distinctive cultural performance where a double-headed lion dances solely in response to the movements and sounds of spears (hoko) and staffs (zao) held by male and female figures. Unlike traditional lion dances that utilize flutes or drums, this event relies entirely on the visual and auditory cues provided by the performers wielding these specific instruments. The dance is a significant example of intangible folk cultural heritage recognized by the prefecture.
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