Festival
Kinomoto Lion Dance
Japanese name:木ノ本の獅子舞
📅 Sat, Oct 17, 2026 - Sun, Oct 18, 2026
About this event
The Kinomoto Lion Dance (Shishimai) is a traditional festival held at Kinomoto Hachimangu Shrine in Wakayama City, Wakayama Prefecture. It takes place from October 17 to 18, 2026. This lion dance is said to have a history of over 600 years and is dedicated as the annual festival of Kinomoto Hachimangu Shrine. Multiple lion dance repertoires are performed with heroic dances. During the festival period, various events are expected to take place in addition to the lion dance dedications. It is a valuable opportunity to experience local traditional culture.
Source website (Japanese) ↗Venue
Kinomoto Hachimangu Shrine
1 Nishisho, Wakayama, Wakayama 640-0112
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