Morioka Sansa Odori
MatsuriTohoku(Iwate)
Annual eventDates
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Venue
Chuo-dori Street, Morioka City Center
Admission
Free
Crowd Level
Crowded
Photos
Morioka's drum and dance festival, the world's largest taiko drum parade.
Morioka Sansa Odori holds the Guinness World Record for the largest taiko drum parade. Thousands of dancers and drummers parade through the city center in a spectacular display of coordinated movement and thunderous rhythms. The festival features groups performing their own variations of the Sansa dance, creating an exhilarating atmosphere of sound and motion.
At a Glance
- Type
- Matsuri
- Dates
- 2026-08-01 – 2026-08-04
- Venue
- Chuo-dori Street, Morioka City Center
- Status
- Ended
- Crowd Level
- Crowded
- Admission
- Free
- Annual event
- Annual
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I confirm the official status of Morioka Sansa Odori?
Use the official source for the latest schedule, route changes, and cancellation updates: https://www.sansaodori.jp/.
What is the current status of Morioka Sansa Odori?
The current listing status is ended. Last checked: 2026-03-10.
How crowded is Morioka Sansa Odori?
The typical crowd level is high.
What are the highlights of Morioka Sansa Odori?
Guinness World Record taiko drum parade with thousands of drummers; Colorful coordinated Sansa dance performances; Wa-odori (group dance) where spectators can join in
Highlights
Guinness World Record taiko drum parade with thousands of drummers; Colorful coordinated Sansa dance performances; Wa-odori (group dance) where spectators can join in
Access
JR Morioka Station, 15 min walk to the festival area on Chuo-dori Street. From Tokyo, take the Tohoku Shinkansen to Morioka (about 2 hours 15 min).
Tips for Visitors
The parade runs from 6 PM to 9 PM each evening. After the main parade, a wa-odori circle dance is held where anyone can join. The first night is usually the grandest opening performance.
Location
📍 Chuo-dori Street, Morioka City Center
