This hoko float made a remarkable comeback to the parade in 1987 after 117 years of absence. It continued participating in the parade even after the 1864 battle fire, but from 1872, it ceased participation and the equipment was scattered and lost.
It was revived with the help of the Mibu Rokusai chant and dance group as Ayagasa Hoko also was. This hoko maintains the original shape of the umbrella-type hoko of the Ohnin era (1467-1469), with a flowery umbrella consisting of a huge arabesque-designed umbrella with a colorfully dyed silk canopy. The procession of rod bearers wearing the Shaguma Oni brown bear devil mask, dancers, and musicians is rather simple, but pleasant.
By T.S. on 3rd Jul., 2008
It was revived with the help of the Mibu Rokusai chant and dance group as Ayagasa Hoko also was. This hoko maintains the original shape of the umbrella-type hoko of the Ohnin era (1467-1469), with a flowery umbrella consisting of a huge arabesque-designed umbrella with a colorfully dyed silk canopy. The procession of rod bearers wearing the Shaguma Oni brown bear devil mask, dancers, and musicians is rather simple, but pleasant.
By T.S. on 3rd Jul., 2008
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