Hat-wearing dancers move through Yatsuo to shamisen, kokyu and song. Its neighborhood performances reward listening and watching in one place, rather than searching for a large central stage.
Photo: 田附宏秀 · CC BY 3.0
Original date label: Taken on 29 August 2008. Original or supplied resized image; no additional editing.
Owara Kaze no Bon dates
Usually September 1–3
Usual annual season · exact next dates not confirmed
Event dates and times use Japan Standard Time (JST). Usual annual dates are not a confirmed booking schedule for the next edition. Check the organizer’s notices for daily times, admission and weather-related changes.
Where to watch
Toyama / Yatsuo · 富山・八尾
Yatsuo’s old-town neighborhoods
八尾旧町一帯
The map marks one reference point, not the entire route or every entrance. For village rites or moving processions, use the organizer’s venue map.
View reference location on Google Maps ↗Getting there by train or bus
From Toyama Station, take the JR Takayama Line to Etchu-Yatsuo. Check the current festival access guide for the walk to the old town and temporary transport.
History and traditions
Local accounts trace the celebration back about 300 years and connect it with prayers to calm the wind and protect the harvest.
Nearby places to consider
These sights can help you plan the rest of your visit. Check each location’s opening hours and access separately; festival road closures may affect the journey.
Yatsuo Hikiyama Exhibition Hall
八尾曳山展示館
Before you visit Owara Kaze no Bon
When is Owara Kaze no Bon?
Usually September 1–3. These are the usual seasonal dates, not a confirmed schedule for the next edition. Check the linked organizer for times and changes.
How do I get to Owara Kaze no Bon by public transportation?
From Toyama Station, take the JR Takayama Line to Etchu-Yatsuo. Check the current festival access guide for the walk to the old town and temporary transport.
What should I plan before visiting Owara Kaze no Bon?
Carry little luggage and watch one neighborhood’s performance through. Dance times vary by district; do not expect every street to be performing simultaneously.
These planning suggestions are JapanLiveNow’s editorial advice. Admission and operating arrangements follow the organizer’s current program.
Official program and visitor information
- www.owara-gyoujiunei.com — official festival or destination information ↗
- www.japan.travel — official festival or destination information ↗
- www.info-toyama.com — official festival or destination information ↗
This guide uses the shared festival source register reviewed on October 3, 2026. Official notices take priority over archive photos and previous editions.