Shizuoka Prefecture・Hamamatsu City
The Shishiuchi Rite of Tōtōmi
A traditional Tōtōmi event where participants shoot at boar and deer targets and pray for a good hunt
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Shizuoka Prefecture・Gotemba City
Numata no Yudate Kagura
A kagura tradition from Gotemba in which a lion calms and purifies the hot water
Shizuoka Prefecture・Atami City, Ito City, and Higashi-Izu Town
Kashima Odori in the Higashi-Izu region
A dedication performance from Higashi-Izu, brought together by gohei wands, fans, song, and drums
Shizuoka Prefecture・Kakegawa City
Neri Events of the Mikumano Shrine Grand Festival
Three days of neri carrying on Edo’s refined style as they parade through Yokosuka
Aichi Prefecture・Aisai City, Ama City
The Okowa Festival of western Owari
A festival in western Owari where prayers and tradition meet around okowa offerings
Aichi Prefecture・Shinshiro City, Tōei Town
Shitara no Shikauchi Event
An auspicious ritual passed down in Oku-Mikawa, entrusting wishes to a deer target
Aichi Prefecture・Toei Town, Toyone Village, and Shitara Town
Hana Matsuri performing arts
A traditional performing art that brings winter in Oku-Mikawa to life with demon masks and dance around a giant cauldron
Mie Prefecture・Ise City
Ise’s Shiraishimochi event
An event carrying white stones and bringing Ise’s prayers to a new sanctuary
Mie Prefecture・Owase City
The New Year’s observances of Owase Kukiura
A New Year’s observance where prayers of a fishing town live on through a great bonfire, kagura, and archery