Kumanoza Shrine Kagura
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Category Name：Rites and Festivals (religious belief)
This Kagura is performed at the autumn festival of the Kumanoza Shrine in the Tategami area. There are upper, middle and lower shrines in Tategami-kyou, and the lower shrine is Kumanoza Shrine. The shrine was founded in the 13th year of Emperor Keiko (aprox 84AD). The grand festival is held on the 9th of October and the Kagura is performed by the people of the Tachigami area.
Municipality
Hikawa Town
Category
Rites and Festivals (religious belief)
Specific Location
Tategami, Hikawa Town (former Miyahara Town)
Cultural Property Designation
Hikawa Town (former Miyahara Town Intangible Folk Cultural Property, March 13, 1969)
Performance Date(s)
October 9
Performance Location
Kumanoza Shrine
Preservation Society
Tategami Kumanoza Shrine Kagura Preservation Society