Japan Heritage
The Kirin Dance of Inaba-Tottori Prefecture-

The Lion dance performed with a mask of the sacred Kirin made its first appearance at a festival at the Toshogu Shrine, which was built by the first feudal lord of Tottori.

This serene musical dance has been passed on in the villages of the Inaba area, with the Kirin being considered a sacred beast that brings happiness.Dancing while holding in their hearts a prayer for safety during the harsh windy seasons, as well as their gratefulness for overcoming these hard times, the Kirin brings happiness to the people living in and travelling these lands.