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Furyu-odori
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Omiya Odori

Japanese name: 大宮踊（おおみやおどり）

Maniwa (Hiruzen area), Okayama

2027

  • Sun, Aug 15

    Fukuda Shrine (after the Hiruzen Fireworks Festival)

  • Fri, Aug 13 – Thu, Aug 19

    Obon venues

Check with the organizers or local government
ABOUT

About the festival

Omiya Odori is a bon dance of the villages of Hiruzen, Maniwa City, danced during the Obon season at shrines, temples and roadside halls, moving to a different one each day. It takes its name from Fukuda Shrine, known as Omiya-sama, where the dance is the grandest. To a slow song, dancers form a ring and stamp the floor in geta, with graceful movements that pay careful attention to the whole body.

  • Three dances: Aoi, Shisshi and Maneki

  • Costumed tenko figures appear near the end and liven things up

  • A dance ground hung with a large lantern and shirige paper cutouts

VIDEO

Videos

Videos published by local governments, preservation societies and others.

Video: 晴れの国おかやまチャンネル (YouTube)

DETAILS

Key facts

Category
UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage: Furyu-odori dances
Location
Maniwa (Hiruzen area), Okayama
Main venue
Fukuda Shrine (Omiya-sama) and other places around Hiruzen
Getting there
Fukuda Shrine is about 10 minutes by car from Hiruzen IC on the Yonago Expressway.

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 Omiya Odori held in 2027?
In 2027, it is scheduled for Fri, Aug 13 – Thu, Aug 19 (Calculated from the usual rule).
Where is Omiya Odori held?
It is held in Maniwa (Hiruzen area), Okayama. The main venue is Fukuda Shrine (Omiya-sama) and other places around Hiruzen.
How are the dates of Omiya Odori set?
From mid-July to August 19, moving each day among shrines, temples and roadside halls around Hiruzen. The core period is August 13-19, and the largest is at Fukuda Shrine on August 15 (after the fireworks festival).