【大阪Vlog】泉南・樽井やぐら祭り｜太鼓とやぐらの熱気

【大阪Vlog】泉南・樽井やぐら祭り｜太鼓とやぐらの熱気

I’m standing in Sennan City , south of Osaka. It’s a coastal town close to Kansai Airport. I came here today to watch the Yagura Parade. These enormous wooden Yagura weigh several tons. They’re called “Mawase” and are one of the highlights of the Yagura Festival. It’s raining again today, but the members of the Youth Group are truly reliable. The deep bass of the Taiko drums resonates through my body, and the chants echo throughout the city. Each district in Sennan City has its own unique chants and Yagura decorations, which are fun to watch. The Yagura, which originated in the Gion Festival, is said to have spread from Kyoto to Nara to Wakayama to the Senshu region. Unlike danjiri, they were made into two-wheeled Yagura for easier pulling due to the hilly terrain. There are now approximately 50 Yagura in Sennan City, Hannan City, Misaki Town, Izumisano City, and parts of Tajiri Town. Yagura are said to have originated in the latter half of the Edo period, so you can really feel the history. From here, enjoy the yagura of each town. Now, the entrance is over. The yagura enter Sennan City Hall and take a rest. Each yagura has a drum at the back, and instruments are played behind it. The four yagura in the Tarui district are played with a slightly larger drum. The powerful sound of the drums is very captivating. From here, the yagura return to their respective huts. This is the first day’s trial pull, so this is the end. Next, we’ll come to see the yagura in the evening of the festival. We came to see the Tarui district’s yagura for the main festival. The road is narrow, so we must be extremely careful when passing through. Today, the Miyairi ceremony will be held at Kayanui Shrine, where four yagura from the Tarui district enter. The lantern lights are beautiful and soothing. Each yagura leaves the shrine and heads to the main attraction. Apparently, they have to support each other as they go downhill. It’s quite a challenge. Now, this is the highlight of the Tarui district’s main Yagura Festival. The impressive “Mawase” (spinning) is performed by spinning the floats in a circle on one side of the wheel (koma) as a fulcrum. The heroic and elegant spectacle captivates the eyes of onlookers. If the fulcrum of the top shifts even slightly, there’s a risk of the Youth Group’s battery colliding with a spectator. From here, enjoy the Yagura’s spinning on the evening of the festival! Each Yagura then returns to its hut. This concludes the Yoimiya. It was a truly dynamic day! Finally, we arrive at the main festival. First, the four floats are pulled in a line to the temporary shrine known as “Hama.” Here, each group performs the “Mawase” at the front and back. There’s also a Miyakumiyaku (a traditional Japanese dance). This is something you can only see in 2025. So cute. Thanks to the people of the community, the tradition will be passed down. The Kayanagi Shrine portable shrine and children’s procession also follows, and the portable shrine is purified to pray for a bountiful harvest, and the children are purified to pray for good health. The lion group’s tower is pulled by other groups as well. It’s great! Next, let’s move to the bank in the evening. The “mawase” in front of the bank in the evening is recommended as there are fewer people and it’s easier to see. Finally, we head to the main shrine, the nighttime tower parade. At the main shrine, each group enjoys a slightly longer afterglow before heading to the main square in front of the bank. The powerful sound of the drums is so cool! The Miyamoto group, who we thought had gone home, has returned to the bank! The Hamanaka group also leaves the main bank. Because it’s a slope, they attach a rope to the platform and pull it together. It’s fast! There’s enough space on top of the tower for an elementary school-aged child to ride. It’s a festival that children can enjoy, too. It’s great! The carvings, lanterns, metalwork, and more are all made by local artisans. Apparently, the festival concludes here with a hand-beating performance by all four groups. This time, I experienced the charm of the yagura firsthand. The sound of the drums ringing out even in the rain. The scent wafting from the wood of the yagura itself. And the sight of the young men supporting the yagura with their whole bodies. It seemed as though the town’s history and pride were embodied in every sound. This tradition, passed down for hundreds of years, is more than just a festival; it embodies the very soul of the people who live in this land. The weight of the sounds, the smell of the air, the heartbeat resonating on your skin—these are sensations you can’t fully understand unless you’re actually standing here. I hope I was able to convey even a little of this town’s charm and power. Thank you for watching until the end!

秋の大阪で出会ったのは、🍂
雨の中でも前を向く、青年たちの情熱でした。🔥

泉南市のパレードでは、🌧️
雨に濡れた道を進むやぐらと、
力強く支える青年団の姿に心を打たれました。💪

そして夜。🌙
提灯の灯りが街を照らす。🏮✨
太鼓の響きと笑顔があふれるその光景に、
祭りの魂を感じました。🎐🔥

昼と夜、それぞれに宿る“秋祭りの熱”を映像に込めました。🎥🍁

⌛️Timestamps:
00:00 Opening

00:38 泉南市やぐらパレード (Sennan City Yagura Parade)
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28:03 茅渟神社宮入 (Chinu Shrine Entry Ceremony)
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40:19 宵宮/夜の銀行前 (Yoi-Miya (Festival Eve) – At the Bank Street at Night)
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59:48 浜入り (Hama-iri / Yagura Gathering at the Beachside Lot)
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01:11:13 夕方銀行前 (Evening at Bank Street)
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01:27:47 本宮/夜 (Main Festival Night)
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01:33:56 本宮/夜の銀行前 (Main Festival Night – Bank Street)
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02:08:04 本宮/夜 小屋へ (Main Festival Night – Yagura Returning to the Shed)
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02:16:28 エンディング (Ending)

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