Sanno Festival山王祭（日吉神社例祭)
The festival, which has been held for 800 years, is a grand event that lasts for three days. Visitors can witness the release of Oni drums from Hiyoshi Shrines in the Inai, Funashimo, Ono, and Niibo districts. The highlight of the festival is the sight of seven Sanno shrines and seven Mikoshi shrines in the Niibo Hiyoshi Shrine worship hall. On the final day, at the Niibo Hiyoshi Shrine, the ritual of Yabusame horses and demon drums, as well as a performance by boy archers releasing down feathers, will take place. Additionally, there will be a performance of a traditional song and dance.
Highlights
Rituals and performance
Song and dance performance
Traditional attire
Traditional drums
Venue
- Sado City
Address
1008 Kaminiibo, Sado City, Niigata Prefecture
Links
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