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Naginata Odori in Ryuo. 長刀仕舞振り（長刀芸）120 views
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On the day of the festival on May 3, the Kenketo and naginata dance are held at multiple shrines in the area including neighboring Higashi-Omi. This is Higashi Hiyoshi Shrine (short walk from Suginoki) where a kenketo procession was to arrive and dance.108 views
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The main path to Suginoki Shrine in Ryuo where the Kenketo and naginata procession will come through. The Kenketo Matsuri festival is held annually on May 3. It features the naginata dance and more.98 views
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Kenketo Matsuri poster97 views
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Back at Suginoki Shrine.92 views
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Another path to the shrine decorated with paper lanterns.90 views
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Suginoki Jinja Shrine. A short walk from Yamanoue 山之上 bus stop from JR Omi-Hachiman Station. 杉之木神社 MAP89 views
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Naginata dance 長刀仕舞振り（長刀芸）88 views
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This kenketo-naginata dance has been inscribed as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2022 as one of Japan's furyu-odori (風流踊) ritual dances.87 views
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The boys had these small bells on their back.87 views
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The procession arrived Higashi Hiyoshi Shrine at about 2:15 pm.81 views
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Stone monument commemorating Suginoki Shrine as the birthplace as the Naginata Matsuri festival. 薙刀踊り発祥の宮（石碑） 杉之木神社78 views
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Suginoki Shrine 77 views
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Suginoki Shrine Honden Hall75 views
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Grounds of Suginoki Shrine and main venue for the Kenketo Festival in Ryuo.72 views
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