Kyoto Prefecture・Kamigyo Ward, Kyoto City
Kitano Tenmangu Setsubun Festival
Kitano Tenmangu’s Setsubun Festival, with kyogen, dance, and bean throwing following prayers to ward off misfortune
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Kyoto Prefecture・Nantan City
Maki Jinja Shinkosai
Maki Jinja’s Shinkosai, featuring a mikoshi, ritual sumo, and yabusame
Osaka Prefecture・Kaizuka City
Kaizuka Higashi Bon Odori
Chants passed down at Enkoji Temple and graceful Bon Odori dancing
Hyogo Prefecture・Yabu City
Yabu’s Nettei Sumo
Okumiji’s hono sumo, preserving tradition through sasa dancing and leaps
Wakayama Prefecture・Katsuragi Town
Amano Ota Festival
An agricultural ritual in Kamitennō featuring performances from rice planting through harvesting
Wakayama Prefecture・Hidaka River Town
Niu Festival
A cheerful festival of legends in Hidaka River, led by calls of “Laugh, laugh!” and the ringing of bells
Wakayama Prefecture・Yura Town
Kobiki Doji Sumo
Children take center stage in the doji sumo passed down at Ena Hachiman Jinja
Shimane Prefecture・Matsue City
Ritual sumo
Memories of the ancient festival and ritual sumo passed down at Sada Shrine
Shimane Prefecture・Tsuwano Town
Yakko Procession
A traditional procession bringing yakko parades passed down in Tsuwano’s castle town to the streets