Prayers to the mountain deity, passed down in Takazawara, Misato-cho
Takazawara Yama no Kami
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Location
- Takazawara
- Area
- Mie Prefecture・Tsu City(From Tokyo: approx. 2 h 30 min–3 h · bullet train + connecting train)Prefecture-level estimate to a main station or airport, not the venue. Airport access, check-in and onward travel are extra; remote areas and islands can take much longer.
- Features
- Last updated
- 2026/10/19
Takazawara Yama no Kami is a local ritual passed down in Takazawara, Misato-cho, Tsu City. It is registered as a Tsu City-designated intangible folk cultural property and is preserved by the Takazawara District.
About Takazawara Yama no Kami
Takazawara Yama no Kami is a local festival passed down in Takazawara, Misato-cho, Tsu City.
It is listed as “Takazawara Yama no Kami” in Tsu City’s list of designated intangible folk cultural properties. Its location and address are given as Takazawara, Misato-cho, and its owner and administrator as the Takazawara District.
This event offers a glimpse into local beliefs surrounding the mountain deity and how the community preserves its cultural heritage.
Source: 市指定文化財（一覧表）｜津市公式ウェブサイト－Official Website of Tsu City / 総合文化誌「津市民文化」バックナンバー 販売中｜津市公式ウェブサイト－Official Website of Tsu City
Festival highlights
One highlight is that it has been passed down as a Tsu City-designated intangible folk cultural property.
The festival’s name includes “Yama no Kami” (“mountain deity”) and is associated with the mountainous area of Takazawara.
Information about specific performances and the day’s schedule is limited, but this community-rooted ritual offers a chance to learn about local beliefs and preservation efforts.
Prayers to the mountain deity, passed down in Takazawara, Misato-cho
Location and access
- Venue and address
A local event in Takazawara, Misato-cho, Tsu City.
Source: 住所（町名一覧）｜津市公式ウェブサイト－Official Website of Tsu City
Address Takazawara, Misato-cho, Tsu City, Mie Prefecture
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Nearby attractions
The Takazawara area has a route to Mount Kyogamine along the Takazawara trail.
It is described as a route from the entrance to Takazawara village via the Ashitani forest road to the trailhead, where parking is available for 3 cars.
The venue’s location in relation to the trail and whether the parking can be used on the festival day should be confirmed separately.
Source: 経ヶ峰ハイキングコース｜津市公式ウェブサイト－Official Website of Tsu City
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Origins and History of Takazawara Yama no Kami
The detailed origins and history of Takazawara Yama no Kami are not known.
It was designated as a Tsu City intangible folk cultural property in Heisei 17December 13.
The Takazawara District is still recorded as its owner and administrator, confirming a framework for its preservation by the local community.
Official information
Takazawara Yama no Kami is listed as an intangible folk cultural property in Tsu City’s official “City-Designated Cultural Properties (List).”
Its location is given as Takazawara, Misato-cho, and its owner and administrator as the Takazawara District.
Based on this listing alone, it is not possible to determine whom to contact for information about the date or event-day guidance.
Takazawara Yama no Kami at a Glance
Takazawara Yama no Kami is a ritual honoring the mountain deity, passed down in Takazawara, Misato-cho, Tsu City. It is a Tsu City-designated intangible folk cultural property.
The Takazawara District is recorded as its owner and administrator, showing that the event has been passed down locally.
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Article updated: 2026/10/19
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