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Furyu-odori
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Dai no Saka

Japanese name: 大の阪（だいのさか）

Uonuma, Niigata

2027

  • Sat, Aug 14 – Mon, Aug 16

    Bon dance

Check with the organizers or local government
ABOUT

About the festival

Dai no Saka is a bon dance of Horinouchi in Uonuma, Niigata. Also called the nenbutsu dance, it is performed in memory of ancestors. Tradition says it was brought to this post town on the Mikuni Kaido road by chijimi cloth merchants who traveled to and from the Kamigata (Kyoto-Osaka) region. Two groups of lead singers trade verses slowly to the beat of a drum on a tower built in the grounds of Hachimangu Shrine.

  • A dance tower about 6 m tall built of logs, with a hexagonal lantern

  • Call-and-response singing, with each verse taking over two minutes

  • Drop-in dancers are welcome, and any clothing is fine, not just yukata

VIDEO

Videos

Videos published by local governments, preservation societies and others.

Video: 新潟県魚沼市公式チャンネル (YouTube)

DETAILS

Key facts

Category
UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage: Furyu-odori dances
Location
Uonuma, Niigata
Main venue
Grounds of Hachimangu Shrine (Horinouchi, Uonuma)
Getting there
About 5 minutes on foot from Echigo-Horinouchi Station on the JR Joetsu Line.

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 Dai no Saka held in 2027?
In 2027, it is scheduled for Sat, Aug 14 – Mon, Aug 16 (Calculated from the usual rule).
Where is Dai no Saka held?
It is held in Uonuma, Niigata. The main venue is Grounds of Hachimangu Shrine (Horinouchi, Uonuma).
How are the dates of Dai no Saka set?
Every year, August 14-16 (grounds of Horinouchi Hachimangu Shrine)