“Come, watch, be fascinated, and join in!”
Mass dancing is the highlight at the “world’s greatest taiko parade,” performed in time to the powerful rhythms of the taiko and melodies from the flute. The Morioka Sansa Odori Parade is held in the heart of the city, with the Miss Sansa Odori Dancers and Sansa Taiko Group leading the procession with spectacular dance performances. The grand parade of gallant and splendid dances performed by group after group, is a must-see. A circle dance is held after the parade ends, when the dancers and tourists come together to enjoy the sansa odori.

Event Dates	Every year from August 1 to 4
Event Details	August 1 to 4, 2026
Official site	https://sansaodori.jp/foreign/english.php
Location (venue)	Morioka-shi Chuo-dori Street and elsewhere
Address	Morioka-shi, Iwate

Region	Hokkaido Tohoku
Category	Processions and parades, Dance

Event organizers may change the date and time. Please check the official website.

update: May.26.2026