Festival
Maro Susa Shrine Annual Festival (Maro Lion Dance)
Japanese name:万呂須佐神社例祭（万呂の獅子舞）
📅 Sun, Nov 22, 2026 - Mon, Nov 23, 2026
About this event
A distinctive lion dance dedicated to the festival of Maro Susa Shrine, designated as an Intangible Folk Cultural Property by Tanabe City. The highlight is that the Tengu appearing in the Sleeping Lion and Flower Dance holds a bamboo ritual streamer called "hana," while Otafuku holds a phallus-shaped rod. Viewers can watch Tengu and Otafuku dancing, hopping around the lion, or performing expressive gestures. As a traditional performing art rooted in the local community, this lion dance delights audiences with its unique expressions and humorous staging.
Source website (Japanese) ↗Venue
Susa Shrine
5 Nakamaro, Tanabe, Wakayama 646-0003
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