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 Geiko Performance
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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Kyoto Hanezu Dance and Plum Festival
An enchanting festival with a dark backstory. Witness beautiful plum blossoms and a solemn dance at the Hanezu Odori Dance Festival in Kyoto.
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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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Domannaka Festival 2025
The Domannaka Festival is the largest dance festival in central Japan.
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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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Tenjin Tenma Awa Odori Dance Festival
Kansai’s biggest Awa Odori event takes over Osaka’s Tenjinbashisuji Shopping Street in late August.
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Osaka Shitennōji Bon Festival
Celebrate Obon the traditional way at the Shitennōji Bon Odori Festival, taking place in Osaka this August.
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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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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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