Sugimizu Koshi Kagura

Category Name:Kagura

It is said that Hirakawa Kagura was introduced to this area in 1902. In the past, the eldest child of each household were taught as successors, but in order to maintain the tradition, the recipients have been expanded to include local elementary school children. The number of leaders is aging, but there are no trained successors as of now. The number of kagura dances are also decreasing, but festival performances are continuing. 《programs and composition》 Hoken (1 dancer), Niken (2 dancers), Nihei (2 dancers), Shiken (4 dancers), Kagura Uta (1 dancer), Mai Uta (1 dancer), Jichin (1 dancer).

Municipality

Ozu Town

Category

Kagura

Specific Location

Sugimizu Ozu, Ozu Town

Cultural Property Designation

Performance Date(s)

November 25

Performance Location

Imamura Sugawara Shrine Sugimizu Sugawara Shrine

Preservation Society

Sugimizu Koshi Kagura Preservation Society