Sanjingu Miko (Maiden) Kagura

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Category Name:Kagura Dance

Miko Kagura (Shrine maiden kagura) is a form of kagura that has only recently been performed at the shrine. In 1988, the "Miyahara Sanjingu Shrine Maiden Preservation Society" was formed in the Shimo-miya district, and the "Taru-mikoshi" (Carrying of a large sake barrel), which had been performed by children, was replaced by "Kodomo Kagura" for boys and "Miko Kagura" for girls.

Municipality

Hikawa Town

Category

Kagura Dance

Specific Location

Shimomiya, Hikawa Town (former Miyahara Town)

Cultural Property Designation

Hikawa Town (former Miyahara Town Intangible Folk Cultural Property, March 1, 2003)

Performance Date(s)

July 28 & 29, October 12 & 13, January 1st

Performance Location

Sanjingu Shrine

Preservation Society

Sanjingu Shrine Maiden Kagura Preservation Society