Ayari Daigongen

Ofunato City

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The dancing Daigongen created in 1996 by the Ayari Daigongen Preservation Society is the largest in Japan with a lion's head measuring 2 meters square and weighing 200 kg, and has been passed down as a traditional dance in the region. It is a symbol of Gongenmai. The giant lion's head is operated by two people using an excavator, and its dynamic movements captivate the audience. It is held once every five years in the Ayari area, and is demonstrated at the five-year festival and New Year's Day.

Location: 〒022-0211 Ryori, Sanriku-cho, Ofunato City, Iwate Prefecture
Inquiries: Ayari Daigongen Preservation Society
Phone number 0192-42-2650
Website: https://www.city.ofunato.iwate.jp/

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