Hamanoue Usu Daiko Odori (Mortar Drum Dance)

Category Name:Furyu (Mortar Drum Dance)

This dance consists of 15 people. There are various theories about its origins, such as it was held to encourage martial arts and inspire morale in the former Sagara Domain, that it was a reenactment of the Genpei War, or that it was a prayer for an abundant harvest.

Municipality

Asagiri Town

Category

Furyu (Mortar Drum Dance)

Specific Location

Hama-no-ue(Sue, Asagiri Town)

Cultural Property Designation

Asagiri Town Intangible Folk Cultural Property April 1, 1983

Performance Date(s)

Performance Location

Preservation Society

Hamanoue Usu Daiko Odori Preservation Society