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Scene from Wago no Nenbutsu Odori
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Furyu-odori
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Wago no Nenbutsu Odori

Japanese name: 和合の念仏踊（わごうのねんぶつおどり）

Anan, Nagano

2027

  • Fri, Aug 13 – Mon, Aug 16

    Nenbutsu dance

Check with the organizers or local government
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About the festival

This nenbutsu dance of Wago, in Anan, Nagano, is mainly a memorial at Obon for those who have died in the past year. It is described as a blend of the kake-odori of the Shimoina region and the nenbutsu dance, and it proceeds in three parts: niwairi, nenbutsu and wasan. Centered on the drum, it is danced at Rinshoji temple and Kumano Shrine.

  • Many roles, including lanterns, banners, hitchiki poles, sasara and yakko

  • A memorial dance at Rinshoji, with the memorial tablets of the newly deceased gathered together

  • Free to watch, with parking for about 20 cars

DETAILS

Key facts

Category
UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage: Furyu-odori dances
Location
Anan, Nagano
Main venue
Rinshoji temple and Kumano Shrine (Wago, Anan)
Getting there
About 45 minutes by car from Tenryukyo IC on the Sanen-Nanshin 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 Wago no Nenbutsu Odori held in 2027?
In 2027, it is scheduled for Fri, Aug 13 – Mon, Aug 16 (Calculated from the usual rule).
Where is Wago no Nenbutsu Odori held?
It is held in Anan, Nagano. The main venue is Rinshoji temple and Kumano Shrine (Wago, Anan).
How are the dates of Wago no Nenbutsu Odori set?
Every year on the nights of August 13-16 (Rinshoji temple and Kumano Shrine)