Minami’s Lion
Category Name:Lion Dance / Tiger Dance / Bull Dance (Lion Dance)
This lion dance is performed on the 17th day of the 8th lunar month, the anniversary of the death of "Kannon-san" (Shiunzan Myokakuji Temple). This lion dance is considered to be a temple lion dance (Tera-jishi) , which is rare in the prefecture. It is said that Mr. Kihachiro Izumida (1813 - 1894) went to Juzenji Temple in Kawajiri to learn how to perform it.
Municipality
Mashiki Town
Category
Lion Dance / Tiger Dance / Bull Dance (Lion Dance)
Specific Location
Fukuhara-Minami, Mashiki Town
Cultural Property Designation
Performance Date(s)
August 17 (Lunar calendar)
Performance Location
Shiun-zan Mokakuji Temple
Preservation Society
Minami Distirict