Location: Yokooka-Ōmori, Kisakata-machi, Nikaho City Site(s) of performance: Shinmei Shrine and other places in the community Date(s): 3rd Monday of July Category: Dai-kagura Ōmori Daidai-Kagura seems to be derived from Ise Dai-Kagura. Even if its beginning is unknown, from the facts that Shinmei Shrine is the main shrine of the community and that the pilgrimage …
Location: Hadachi, Tobune, Futatsui-machi, Noshiro City Site(s) of performance: Atago Shrine, the cemetery, and other places in the community Date(s): July 24 and August 13 Designation: Prefecture-Designated Intangible Folkloric Cultural Property Category: Dai-Kagura Hadachi Dai Kagura is believed to have been started by an excellent performer who visited here a long time ago. What is …
Location: Matsugasaki, Yurihonjo City Site(s) of performance: Hachiman Shrine Date(s): 1st Sunday of July Category: Ō-Kagura This kagura dance was started under the influence of the school of the Ise-Ō-Kagura (also pronounced Ise-Dai-Kagura) dance. It is executed by two performers, one carrying the lion head on his head and the other dancing as the body …