Yutokoro Shrine
084/Tottori City Yutokoro Town
| ■Date of the Festival | April-27, 28, and 29 |
| ■Time for the Kirin Dance at the Shrine | Eve of the festival on April-27: 7 p.m. at the shrine Festival day on April-29: 9 a.m. in front of the local houses |
| ■Origin | Mid-Edo period (Tenmei 8 (1788)) |
| ■Characteristics | This Kirin head is the oldest among the ones with a specified production year. The Kirin dance resumed in 1995 after a 40 year long halt. The dance is not performed on April-28. The Kirin’s head was crafted in 1788. |
| ■Area | Tottori City Yutokoro Town |
Basic Information
- Address (Japanese)
- 680-0007 鳥取県鳥取市湯所町1丁目135