Nishimonai no Bon Odori
Japanese name: 西馬音内の盆踊（にしもないのぼんおどり）
Ugo, Akita
2027
Mon, Aug 16 – Wed, Aug 18
Bon dance
About the festival
This bon dance is handed down in Nishimonai, in the town of Ugo, Akita. On Honmachi Street, lit by bonfires, the ondo is danced early in the evening and the jinku later at night. The jinku is also called the dance of the dead. Together with hoods that represent the dead, it keeps the character of a memorial dance performed alongside the returning spirits at Obon.
Patchwork hanui kimono sewn from scraps of cloth, and hikosa hoods or woven straw hats that hide the face
Flute, drums, shamisen, tsuzumi and bells played on a specially built stage
Paid seating is available; without a ticket, viewing is standing room between the seats
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Key facts
- Category
- UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage: Furyu-odori dances
- Location
- Ugo, Akita
- Main venue
- Honmachi Street, Nishimonai, Ugo
- Getting there
- Take a local bus bound for Nishimonai from Yuzawa Station on the JR Ou Line (about 25 minutes).
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.
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FAQ
- When is Nishimonai no Bon Odori held in 2027?
- In 2027, it is scheduled for Mon, Aug 16 – Wed, Aug 18 (Calculated from the usual rule).
- Where is Nishimonai no Bon Odori held?
- It is held in Ugo, Akita. The main venue is Honmachi Street, Nishimonai, Ugo.
- How are the dates of Nishimonai no Bon Odori set?
- Every year, August 16-18