The festival’s highlight is the large crowd of dancers dancing in groups to the powerful rhythm of taiko drums and flutes.
The parade for the Sansa Odori takes place in the center of Morioka, and is lead by the Miss Sansa Odori Dancers and the Sansa Taiko Group, who give a dazzling performance and are followed by various different groups. Don’t miss the massive parade of majestic and splendid dances.
Event Dates | Early August every year (tentative) |
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Event Details | Please see the official website. |
Official site | http://www.sansaodori.jp/foreign/english.php |
Location (venue) | Morioka-shi Chuo-dori Street and elsewhere |
Address | Morioka-shi, Iwate |
Region | Hokkaido Tohoku |
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Category | Processions and parades, Dance |
Event organizers may change the date and time. Please check the official website.
update: Aug.23.2022