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