Uefukada Usu Daiko Odori (Mortar Drum Dance)

Category Name:Furyu (Mortar Drum Dance)

In ancient times, this dance was mainly a religious Shinto shrine dedication for rain, an abundant harvest, and victory. It was also performed at various other celebratory or prayer-fulfilled events.

Municipality

Asagiri Town

Category

Furyu (Mortar Drum Dance)

Specific Location

Shoya (Fukada-higashi, Asagiri Town)

Cultural Property Designation

Asagiri Town Intangible Folk Cultural Property October 5, 1993

Performance Date(s)

Performance Location

Preservation Society

Uefukada Usu Daiko Odori Preservation Society