Gion Odori
One of the only geisha performance event to take place in fall, and just as the leaves begun to change color.
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Okinawa Zento Eisa Festival
Three days of dancing and celebration as Okinawans gather to welcome their ancestors.
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Gujō Odori Dance Festival
Experience the Gujo Odori dance festival, one of Japan's top three bon dance festivals and now a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage. Rich in tradition with plenty to see, this event is a …
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Owara Kaze no Bon Dance Festival
Haunting night dances, traditional melodies, and a festive local vibe steeped in centuries-old traditions.
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Minami-Mido Osaka Bon Dance
Osaka's biggest bon dance festival is back — and lovable mascot Button-kun will be making an appearance, too!
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Shinjo Festival
Elaborate floats, portable shrines, judo, archery, and traditional dances — Yamagata's three-day Shinjo Festival is worth attending.
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Domannaka Festival 2025
The Domannaka Festival is the largest dance festival in central Japan.
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Hakodate Port Festival
The annual Hakodate Port Festival draws visitors wih lively fireworks, colorful parades, and the famous Squid Dance.
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Morioka Sansa Odori Dance Festival
Keen to see one of Tohoku's liveliest festivals? Get all the details here on the Morioka Sansa Odori Dance Festival.
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Kyoto Honganji Temple Bon Dance
Modern music meets traditional at this Bon Odori dance just north of Kyoto Station.
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Mantō Mitama Festival
As the sun goes down, feast your eyes on thousands of lanterns and a traditional Japanese dance performed by 100 shrine maidens in red and white.
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Miyako Odori
Celebrate spring in Kyoto with the annual Miyako Odori, a performance by Kyoto's geisha.
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Kyo Odori
A performance by the geiko and maiko of Kyoto's Miyagawachō district to welcome spring.
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Kitano Odori
The first of Kyoto's annual spring geisha performances, performed by the geiko and maiko of Kamishichen.
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Saikū Takigi Noh Play with Commentary in English
This is a past eventEnjoy the art of a traditional Noh theater play and learn about the history of the Saikū Palace in Mie.
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Miyako no Nigiwai
This is a past eventSee dancers from all five of Kyoto's hanamachi (geisha districts) on stage together.
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Worldwide Eisa Festival
This is a past eventDance, they say, like nobody is watching. If that’s not your jam, go watch somebody else dance instead. Head down to Naha in Okinawa and experience the Worldwide Eisa Festival. This dance …
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