Nobara Hachiman-gu Shinto Rituals / Setto Events

Active

Category Name:Rites and Festivals (folk belief)

A child on horseback is led by a companion called a 'chugen' who holds the horse's reins and leads the horse to the shrine. They are accompanied by attendants shouting "Heyroy Hahroy". The parade is a dedication to the Nobara Hachiman-gu Grand Festival, together with the "Furyu" taiko dance. This event was originally performed in Nobaranosho, which became a samurai district when the land was divided in 1262, but since 1885, three districts from the 28 districts of Arao City and Nagasu Town, including Togo, have dedicated it every year. Composition: 1 sacred horse, 1 bugyo, 1 setto (young child), 1 otomo-nin (young child), 1 nakama-kashira, 4 nakama, 1 flag bearer

Municipality

Arao City

Category

Rites and Festivals (folk belief)

Specific Location

former Noharanosho (currently Arao City and part of Nagasu Town) excluding Komoya, Nobara, and Kawanobori

Cultural Property Designation

Arao City Designated Intangible Folk Cultural Property March 16, 1976

Performance Date(s)

October 15

Performance Location

Nobara Hachiman-gu Shrine and the area to be dedicated that year

Preservation Society

Furyu Setto Preservation Society