About the festival
Owara Kaze no Bon brings restrained folk dancing and live music to Yatsuo's old streets. Performances take place neighborhood by neighborhood rather than as one continuous parade.
Who is it for?
Visitors drawn to quieter dance traditions and intimate street performances.
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Dates and times
Usually 1–3 September
Usual season; next dates not confirmed. Times use JST. See the official programme for session times and changes.
Venue and parade route
Toyama / Yatsuo · 富山・八尾
The venue is Yatsuo's old-town neighborhoods. Each has its own streets and performance times; there is no common festival start or finish.
八尾旧町一帯
The map pin marks a reference venue, rather than every entrance or the full parade route.
Getting there by train or bus
- Take the JR Takayama Line from Toyama to Etchu-Yatsuo. Follow the edition's access guide for the old town and temporary transport.
What to see
- Owara dancing
- Live folk music
- Old-town street scenes
History and origins
Accounts link it to a town celebration about 300 years ago, later joined with prayers to calm the wind and secure the harvest.
Planning your visit
Our editorial suggestions for planning your trip.
Choose one neighborhood's program and stay long enough to notice the dancers' small movements and the music.
Places to visit nearby
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.
These stops and the suggested order are editorial recommendations. Check each venue's opening hours and festival-day road closures before travelling.
Owara Kaze no Bon: common questions
When is Owara Kaze no Bon?
Usually 1–3 September This is the usual season, rather than a confirmed timetable for the next edition. Times are Japan Standard Time (JST).
Where does Owara Kaze no Bon take place?
The venue is Yatsuo's old-town neighborhoods. Each has its own streets and performance times; there is no common festival start or finish.
How do I get to Owara Kaze no Bon by public transport?
Take the JR Takayama Line from Toyama to Etchu-Yatsuo. Follow the edition's access guide for the old town and temporary transport.
Can I follow one parade through all the neighborhoods?
The neighborhoods hold their own performances. Use the district timetable rather than expecting a single procession.
Official sources
- Festival and visitor guide 1 (www.owara-gyoujiunei.com) ↗
- Festival and visitor guide 2 (www.japan.travel) ↗
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