Kimei Shinto (Nenbutsu Dance)

On his return from Sanhan, Empress Shinko tells the delivered dance to the Susa Shrine, and the "Nenbutsu Odori", which is said to be a mixture of medieval Nenbutsu, is dedicated to the summer festival of the Susa Shrine, "Kirimei Shrine". A dancer dressed in Hanagasa singing to the whistle and whistles beside a large flower (Shinto flower) with artificial flowers of cherry blossoms. It is said that after the ritual, this ritual flower is brought back and set up in a field or field to prevent insect damage. Image courtesy: Susa Shrine








