Important Intangible Folk Cultural Properties of Saga

The only dengaku still performed in Saga Prefecture, staged each 18-19 October at Shirahige Shrine. Costumed local boys dance six slow pieces in a bamboo enclosure.

A vigorous folk sword dance of Takeo, Saga, born of a 16th-century samurai victory. Nationally designated in 1977, it is danced at three shrines each autumn equinox.

Mishima no Kasedori is a 350-year-old Little New Year rite in Saga. Two young men dressed as sacred birds visit each house by night, beating bamboo to ward off evil.

Saga’s registered properties across designations, with featured heritage and travel notes.

The complete kokuhō catalogue — browse by prefecture, period, and category.

Nationwide jūyō bunkazai — architecture, sculpture, painting, crafts, and documents.