When does Owara Kaze no Bon take place?

Owara Kaze no Bon takes place from 2026-09-01 to 2026-09-03.

Where is Owara Kaze no Bon held?

Owara Kaze no Bon is held at Owara District, Yatsuo Town in Toyama, Japan.

Where can I confirm the official status of Owara Kaze no Bon?

Use the official source for the latest schedule, route changes, and cancellation updates: https://www.owara.jp/.

What is the current status of Owara Kaze no Bon?

The current listing status is scheduled. Last checked: 2026-08-04.

Is Owara Kaze no Bon free to attend?

Yes, Owara Kaze no Bon is free to attend.

What is the admission fee for Owara Kaze no Bon?

The admission fee for Owara Kaze no Bon is ¥0.

How crowded is Owara Kaze no Bon?

The typical crowd level is high.

What are the highlights of Owara Kaze no Bon?

Graceful bon dance performed in elegant kimono and deep straw hats; Haunting music of shamisen and kokyū (bowed string instrument); Late-night street dancing through the atmospheric old town

How do I get to Owara Kaze no Bon?

Take JR Takayama Line to Etchu-Yatsuo Station (25 min from Toyama Station). During the festival, shuttle buses operate from Toyama Station.

What should I know before attending Owara Kaze no Bon?

The festival is most atmospheric after 11 PM during the unscheduled machi-nagashi street dancing. The town is very small and gets extremely crowded; consider visiting on the pre-festival nights (Aug 20-30) for a quieter experience. Bring warm clothes as mountain evenings are cool.

Owara Kaze no Bon 2026 — Toyama Festival Guide

Name: Owara Kaze no Bon
Start: 2026-09-01
End: 2026-09-03
Location: Owara District, Yatsuo Town

Elegant evening dance festival in Toyama's Yatsuo district.

Owara Kaze no Bon is a hauntingly beautiful folk dance festival in the mountain town of Yatsuo in Toyama Prefecture. Dancers in elegant traditional costumes and deep straw hats perform graceful, melancholic dances through the streets to the sounds of the shamisen and kokyū. The festival has an ethereal atmosphere, particularly enchanting during the late-night dancing through the old town.

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