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Furyu-odori
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Utogi no Bon Odori

Japanese name: 有東木の盆踊（うとうぎのぼんおどり）

Shizuoka, Shizuoka

2027

  • Sat, Aug 14 – Sun, Aug 15

    Bon dance

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ABOUT

About the festival

This bon dance is held in the grounds of Tounji temple in Utogi, Aoi Ward, Shizuoka City. Men's dances and women's dances are separate, and the dancers themselves sing as they dance to the beat of shimedaiko drums. Records from the Meiji and Taisho eras preserve more than 100 song texts, some resembling popular songs of the Muromachi to early Edo periods.

  • Handmade props such as fans, kokiriko sticks, sasara and small naginata halberds

  • The naka-odori, in which a five-tier lantern is held up overhead

  • 23 dances in all: 10 for men and 13 for women

VIDEO

Videos

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Video: 静岡県文化財課 (YouTube)

DETAILS

Key facts

Category
UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage: Furyu-odori dances
Location
Shizuoka, Shizuoka
Main venue
Grounds of Tounji temple (Utogi, Aoi Ward, Shizuoka City)

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 Utogi no Bon Odori held in 2027?
In 2027, it is scheduled for Sat, Aug 14 – Sun, Aug 15 (Calculated from the usual rule).
Where is Utogi no Bon Odori held?
It is held in Shizuoka, Shizuoka. The main venue is Grounds of Tounji temple (Utogi, Aoi Ward, Shizuoka City).
How are the dates of Utogi no Bon Odori set?
Every year on August 14 and 15 (grounds of Tounji temple, from around 6:30 p.m.)