Owara Kaze no Bon Festival
Also written: おわら風の盆 · 越中八尾风之盆
A traditional event held every September in the Yatsuo district of Toyama, noted for its graceful dances and haunting, melancholic music.
An Illustrated Japan / Toyama / Culture & Tradition
About this place
Owara Kaze no Bon Festival in Toyama – A traditional event held every September in the Yatsuo district of Toyama, noted for its graceful dances and haunting, melancholic music. In Tokyo/Kanto, big chains and independents coexist, price from ¥100 to luxury. Seasonal twist: cherry blossoms, summer matsuri, winter illum, pedestrian paradise on weekends. 2h walk yields shopping + rest. Etiquette: keep to side for photos, don't block registers, use cashless to speed. Access: Yamanote, metro, 5-min walk from nearest station, Suica tap.
