Jindai Odori (Dance) 【June 25th of lunar calendar (around Jul-Aug)】

The Jindai Odori of Nishi-Iya is a folk performing art of the Nishi-Iya Mountain Village in Miyoshi City, Tokushima Prefecture.
In 1976, it was registered as a nationally designated Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property, and in 2022, it was registered as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage along with 41 other Furyuodori dances throughout Japan.

The origin of Jindai Odori is believed to be a ritual to pray for rain more than 1,100 years ago.
Unlike the dance rituals for keeping away evil spirits and repelling insects that have been handed down in various parts of Japan, the Jindai Odori is a flamboyant and heroic dance.

Name of Facility	善徳天満宮　Zentoku Tenmangu (Shrine)
Address	〒778-0102 徳島県三好市西祖谷山村善徳１２０４ 1204 Zentoku, Nishiiya-Yamamura, Miyoshi-shi, Tokushima 778-0102, Japan
Access	Near the Kazura Bridge, you will find a store “「射場商店」”. Across from the store is a path leading up to Zentoku Tenmangu Shrine, with signs reading “西祖谷の神代踊 Nishi-Iya no Jindai Odori” and “善徳天満宮 Zentoku Tenmangu Shrine 6km".
TEL	三好市役所社会教育課 Miyoshi City Hall Social Education Department：0883-72-3900
URL	https://miyoshi-tourism.jp/en/spot/54/
Start time	June 25 of every lunar year 10:00-13:00
Precautions	1. There are sections where the road is very narrow. If you are not confident about driving, please take a cab. 2. Parking space is limited, so please ride together with your friends as much as possible.

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