Shishimai (Lion Dance) of Soni Village
- Address：
- Imai, Soni-village, Uda-county, Nara-prefecture
- Parking：
- Soni village office
This is an autumn festival held at Kadofusa Shrine, a historic shrine which is said to have existed since the reign of Emperor Yuryaku, about 1,600 years ago.
Shishimai (Lion Dance) (early October)
This is a folk performing art inherited by people since more than 300 years ago, and a famous program 'Soni-no-shishimai (Lion Dance of Soni)' is offered to a deity. There is a particular atmosphere when it is performed in the middle of a circle surrounded by lots of visitors.
Shishimai (Lion Dance) (early October)
This is a folk performing art inherited by people since more than 300 years ago, and a famous program 'Soni-no-shishimai (Lion Dance of Soni)' is offered to a deity. There is a particular atmosphere when it is performed in the middle of a circle surrounded by lots of visitors.
