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A brilliantly decorated kaidenmasen, complete with kengai performing elegantly in the bow.
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An onnagata zaifuri dances charmingly in the stern of a boat.
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Chanted directions guide the kaidenmasen among the many other boats on the Ōhashi River.
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The kengai and zaifuri excite the spectators.
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Spectators line the riverbank near Kunibiki Bridge as a kaidenmasen goes by.
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Kengai put on a manly show on the black-hulled boat Fukutomi.
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The kengai are themselves dressed in a variety of costumes. The Ōmisaki crew stand out among the gaudy colors of others’ costumes with their more restrained, basic black look.
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The kaikaki rowers shout out in response to the calls of the ondotori.
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The kengai of Ōi, in their florid costumes, are popular with spectators for their thrilling dance moves.
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The kengai of Makata proudly issue their cries from atop the inoichi mark on their vessel.
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The Hōran En’ya Memorial Hall, near the Hori River, is marked by banners of the Five Lands to welcome visitors.
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The exhibit room has life-size mannequins of the kengai and zaifuri of the Five Lands.
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Visitors can study the bright costumes and dramatic poses at their leisure.
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Visitors are welcome to climb aboard the replica kaidenmasen in the central yard.
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The Inoichi Makata tows the palanquin boat.
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The casket of the spirits is transferred from the boat to the land at the Kitazume jetty of the Matsue Bridge.
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The casket of spirits is carried through the castle town of Matsue.
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The Five Lands representatives show signs of fatigue as they join the land procession, but at Jōzan Inari Shrine, they regroup and perform their final devotional Kaidenma-odori dance.
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