Straw-hatted dancers move through Yatsuo to song, shamisen and kokyu. Lantern-lit streets and neighbourhood performances suit a visit focused on music and dance rather than large floats.
Owara Kaze no Bon dates
Usually September 1–3
Usual annual timing
Dates and times use JST. Usual timing is not a confirmed next-edition schedule. Read the organiser’s programme for start times, tickets, postponements and cancellations.
Where to watch
Toyama / Yatsuo · 富山・八尾
Several neighbourhoods in Toyama’s old Yatsuo district
八尾旧町一帯
The venue is Yatsuo's old-town neighborhoods. Each has its own streets and performance times; there is no common festival start or finish.
The directions below use one representative location, not every venue entrance or the complete procession route. Use the official venue map for your ticket or programme.
Getting there by train or bus
Take the JR Takayama Main Line from Toyama to Etchu-Yatsuo. Read the edition’s approach and temporary transport instructions for the old town.
Planning your visit
Travel light and give one neighbourhood’s performance time to unfold. Use the timetable before moving to another street.
This is an editorial travel suggestion, not a claim of a personal visit or a guarantee of the programme. When travelling from Canada, use your Japan arrival date to select the festival day.
What to look for
- Owara dancing
- Live folk music
- Old-town street scenes
History and traditions
Accounts link it to a town celebration about 300 years ago, later joined with prayers to calm the wind and secure the harvest.
Photo: 田附宏秀 · CC BY 3.0. Original or supplied reduced image; no additional edits. See the original file for its date and context.
Nearby places to consider
Yatsuo Hikiyama Exhibition Hall · 八尾曳山展示館
Displays of Yatsuo's hikiyama floats and local traditions.
Visit by day for context on the town's festival culture before the evening dance programs.
The description and suggested visit refer to the first attraction listed. Other links are separate nearby options; festival traffic and opening hours may affect your plans.
Owara Kaze no Bon questions
When is Owara Kaze no Bon?
Usually September 1–3. Usual annual timing is not confirmation of the next edition.
How do I reach Owara Kaze no Bon by public transport?
Take the JR Takayama Main Line from Toyama to Etchu-Yatsuo. Read the edition’s approach and temporary transport instructions for the old town.
Is there dancing in every alley all evening?
No. Neighbourhoods have different performance times. Choose a district and arrive for its published programme.
Official programme and sources
- Official reference · www.owara-gyoujiunei.com ↗
- Official reference · www.japan.travel ↗
- Official reference · www.info-toyama.com ↗
Shared source records reviewed October 3, 2026. Some official pages are in Japanese. JapanLiveNow’s English guide is independently edited; the organiser’s latest announcement takes precedence.