Festivals of Japan

Experience traditional culture and seasonal celebrations by attending a Japanese festival!

Sansa Odori Festival - Iwate

“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, 2024
Official site http://www.sansaodori.jp/foreign/english.php
Location (venue) Morioka-shi Chuo-dori Street and elsewhere
Address Morioka-shi, Iwate
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Region Hokkaido Tohoku
Category 踊り, Processions and parades

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

update: May.22.2024

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