Tomioka Ja-Odori (Snake Dance)
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Category Name：Lion Dance, Tiger Dance, Bu;; Dance (Tiger Dance)
Tomioka Castle is famed for its role in the historical Amakusa-Shimabara Rebellion. The castle is also known as the "Reclining Dragon Castle" because the topography of the Tomioka Peninsula resembles a green serpent. In this castle town, a brave and masculine culture has been handed down, which is shown in the Dek-imachi Snake Dance.
Municipality
Reihoku Town
Category
Lion Dance, Tiger Dance, Bu;; Dance (Tiger Dance)
Specific Location
Tomioka, Reihoku Town
Cultural Property Designation
Performance Date(s)
Irregular
Performance Location
each district
Preservation Society
Deki-machi Folk Performance Preservation Society