
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.
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.
Celebrate spring in Kyoto with the annual Miyako Odori, a performance by Kyoto's geisha.
A performance by the geiko and maiko of Kyoto's Miyagawachō district to welcome spring.
The first of Kyoto's annual spring geisha performances, performed by the geiko and maiko of Kamishichen.
An enchanting festival with a dark backstory. Witness beautiful plum blossoms and a solemn dance at the Hanezu Odori Dance Festival in Kyoto.
One of the only geisha performance event to take place in fall, and just as the leaves begun to change color.
Three days of dancing and celebration as Okinawans gather to welcome their ancestors.
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 …
Haunting night dances, traditional melodies, and a festive local vibe steeped in centuries-old traditions.
The Domannaka Festival is the largest dance festival in central Japan.
Osaka's biggest bon dance festival is back — and lovable mascot Button-kun will be making an appearance, too!
Elaborate floats, portable shrines, judo, archery, and traditional dances — Yamagata's three-day Shinjo Festival is worth attending.
Kansai’s biggest Awa Odori event takes over Osaka’s Tenjinbashisuji Shopping Street in late August.
Celebrate Obon the traditional way at the Shitennōji Bon Odori Festival, taking place in Osaka this August.
The annual Hakodate Port Festival draws visitors wih lively fireworks, colorful parades, and the famous Squid Dance.
Keen to see one of Tohoku's liveliest festivals? Get all the details here on the Morioka Sansa Odori Dance Festival.
Modern music meets traditional at this Bon Odori dance just north of Kyoto Station.
Enjoy the art of a traditional Noh theater play and learn about the history of the Saikū Palace in Mie.
See dancers from all five of Kyoto's hanamachi (geisha districts) on stage together.