Kenketo Dance

Kenketo Dance

Event Overview

On November 30, 2022, the "Fuyu Odori [Furyu Odori]", including the Kenketo dance of Takinoki Shrine, was listed as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Site. Six boys, about seven to 12 years old, wear vivid costumes and dance on drums and daib. It is a traditional one that has been danced since the middle of the Muromachi period, and is now designated as a national Selected Intangible Folk Cultural Property.

Info

JR Takanogawa Station → Bus 25 minutes, Bus stop: Timaeno ride, 3 minutes walk
0.5km 5 minutes from Shin Meishin High Speed Koga Tsuchiyama IC
20 units/free

Event Period

Price

Free

Event Category

Traditional performing arts and dances

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