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Scene from Gujo Odori
Photo: 郡上市観光課 / CC BY-SA 3.0 (Wikimedia Commons)
Furyu-odori
Calculated

Gujo Odori

Japanese name: 郡上踊（ぐじょうおどり）

Gujo, Gifu

2027

  • Sat, Jul 10 – Sat, Sep 4

    Opening festival to closing dance (estimated)

  • Fri, Aug 13 – Mon, Aug 16

    All-night dancing (Tetsuya Odori)

Check with the organizers or local government
ABOUT

About the festival

Gujo Odori is a bon dance held in the streets of Hachiman, Gujo, Gifu, at venues that change from night to night. Tradition says it began in the Kan'ei era of the Edo period, when the lord of the castle encouraged it to promote harmony among samurai, farmers, artisans and merchants. Dancers perform ten pieces, such as Kawasaki and Harukoma, to music played from a yakata float. Visitors can join the rings of dancers alongside local people.

  • Anyone can join; yukata and geta sandals are recommended

  • The sound of stamping geta is one of the dance's features

  • Dancers who pass an evaluation receive a certificate

PHOTOS

Photos

Scene from Gujo Odori
Photo: tsuda / CC BY-SA 2.0 (Wikimedia Commons)
Scene from Gujo Odori
Photo: tsuda / CC BY-SA 2.0 (Wikimedia Commons)
DETAILS

Key facts

Category
UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage: Furyu-odori dances
Location
Gujo, Gifu
Main venue
Central Hachiman, Gujo (the venue changes each night)
Getting there
The nearest station is Gujo-Hachiman Station on the Nagaragawa Railway.

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 Gujo Odori held in 2027?
In 2027, it is scheduled for Sat, Jul 10 – Sat, Sep 4 (Calculated from the usual rule).
Where is Gujo Odori held?
It is held in Gujo, Gifu. The main venue is Central Hachiman, Gujo (the venue changes each night).
How are the dates of Gujo Odori set?
More than 30 nights from mid-July to early September (in 2026, from the second Saturday of July to the first Saturday of September). The all-night dancing (Tetsuya Odori) is held every year on August 13-16.