Muramatsucho Lion Dance Muramatsucho no Shishimai
Date: Saturday, February 8, 2025
Lion dances are performed within the grounds of shrines and shrine parishioners to exorcise evil spirits and pray for good health. In the Miyagawa basin, it has been held in various places for a long time under the name ``Oto Shinto ritual''.
The essence of Muramatsu-cho's Shishimai festival is the seven-waking dance, and in the afternoon the dance is performed at various crossroads in the town.
The act of wielding a long sword called ``heibai'' is used to exorcise evil spirits. At night, a large bonfire is lit, and around it the young people who are in charge of the festival and the head of the festival engage in fierce jostling.
Detailed information
13：30～
From National Route 23 towards Matsusaka, turn right at the intersection "Muramatsucho 4" for about 5 minutes.
*Information current as of September 2024. Schedules, fees, etc. may have changed, so please check with the relevant department before visiting.
