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Furyu-odori
Calculated

Ama no Furyu Oodori Koodori

Japanese name: 阿万の風流大踊小踊（あまのふりゅうおおおどりこおどり）

Minamiawaji (Ama-kamimachi, Kameoka Hachiman Shrine), Hyogo

2027

  • Sun, Sep 12

    Furyu Oodori Koodori (Kameoka Hachiman Shrine)

Check with the organizers or local government
ABOUT

About the festival

These dances are offered in the worship hall of Kameoka Hachiman Shrine in Ama-kamimachi, Minamiawaji, during its autumn grand festival. They are said to have begun as thanks for answered prayers for rain, and are also called Hyakkoku Odori. Two kinds of dance that took shape at different times are handed down: the slow Oodori and the lively Koodori.

  • Oodori, with children dancing mae-odori in front and adults with large fans dancing naka-odori

  • Lively Koodori, with costumes and props changing for each piece

  • Song lyrics resembling kouta songs of the late Muromachi to early Edo periods survive

VIDEO

Videos

Videos published by local governments, preservation societies and others.

Video: 兵庫県立淡路文化会館 (YouTube)

DETAILS

Key facts

Category
UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage: Furyu-odori dances
Location
Minamiawaji (Ama-kamimachi, Kameoka Hachiman Shrine), Hyogo
Main venue
Kameoka Hachiman Shrine (Ama-kamimachi, Minamiawaji)

Sources

This description was written by Matsuri Biyori based on public information. Dates and details may change. Please check the organizers' latest information before you go. Translated from the Japanese original.

FAQ

FAQ

When is Ama no Furyu Oodori Koodori held in 2027?
In 2027, it is scheduled for Sun, Sep 12 (Calculated from the usual rule).
Where is Ama no Furyu Oodori Koodori held?
It is held in Minamiawaji (Ama-kamimachi, Kameoka Hachiman Shrine), Hyogo. The main venue is Kameoka Hachiman Shrine (Ama-kamimachi, Minamiawaji).
How are the dates of Ama no Furyu Oodori Koodori set?
Every year on the Sunday closest to September 15 (Kameoka Hachiman Shrine autumn grand festival)