Tokuyama no Bon Odori
Japanese name: 徳山の盆踊（とくやまのぼんおどり）
Kawanehon, Shizuoka
2027
Sun, Aug 15
Bon dance at the Sengen Shrine annual festival
About the festival
This performing art takes place at the annual festival of Tokuyama Sengen Shrine in Kawanehon, Shizuoka, and has long been known locally as the bon dance. On the dance stage, the Hiiyai dance, a kouta dance by girls, alternates with kyogen plays, and between them young men dressed as deer perform the Shikanmai. It is said to preserve the character of old kabuki dance from the early Edo period.
The Shikanmai, in which young men dressed as deer leap while crouching low
Kyogen plays such as Raiko, Konbu-uri and Shin Soga
A procession to the shrine after a purifying dance at the toya host's house
Photos
Key facts
- Category
- UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage: Furyu-odori dances
- Location
- Kawanehon, Shizuoka
- Main venue
- Tokuyama Sengen Shrine (Tokuyama, Kawanehon)
- Getting there
- About 10 minutes on foot from Suruga-Tokuyama Station on the Oigawa Railway. Some sections of the line may be suspended, so please check the latest service status.
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.
Nearby and similar festivals
FAQ
- When is Tokuyama no Bon Odori held in 2027?
- In 2027, it is scheduled for Sun, Aug 15 (Calculated from the usual rule).
- Where is Tokuyama no Bon Odori held?
- It is held in Kawanehon, Shizuoka. The main venue is Tokuyama Sengen Shrine (Tokuyama, Kawanehon).
- How are the dates of Tokuyama no Bon Odori set?
- Every year on August 15 (Tokuyama Sengen Shrine annual festival)