A Bon Odori passed down in Kimita-cho and designated as an Intangible Folk Cultural Property
Bon Odori Iwakichi
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Area
- Hiroshima Prefecture・Miyoshi City(From Tokyo: approx. 3 h 50 min–4 h 20 min · bullet train)Prefecture-level estimate to a main station or airport, not the venue. Airport access, check-in and onward travel are extra; remote areas and islands can take much longer.
- Highlights and activities
- Last updated
- 2026/11/11
Iwakichi is a Bon Odori passed down in Kimita-cho, Miyoshi City, and recorded as a municipal Intangible Folk Cultural Property.
About Bon Odori Iwakichi
Bon Odori Iwakichi is a Bon Odori passed down in Kimita-cho, Miyoshi City, Hiroshima Prefecture.
It is listed as a Miyoshi City-designated Intangible Folk Cultural Property and recorded as a folk performing art passed down in the region.
Festival highlights
The main attraction is the Bon Odori itself, passed down in Kimita-cho.
Its registration as a municipal Intangible Folk Cultural Property shows that it is regarded as one of the region’s annual traditions and performing arts.
Details such as the specific dances and when they are performed are not available in the sources that could be verified.
A Bon Odori passed down in Kimita-cho and designated as an Intangible Folk Cultural Property
What to expect
The name confirms that Bon Odori is the main feature.
It has also been designated by the city as a folk performing art of Kimita-cho.
The materials that could be verified do not describe the dance’s structure, music, timing, or how the event proceeds on the day.
Location and access
- Address
Miyoshi City
Host municipality 広島県三次市
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Nearby attractions
広島県立みよし風土記の丘
広島県三次市にある風土記の丘
湯本豪一記念日本妖怪博物館
広島県三次市にある博物館
Origins and History of Bon Odori Iwakichi
Bon Odori Iwakichi was recorded as a Miyoshi City Intangible Folk Cultural Property in Heisei 5October 25.
The materials confirm that it was designated as a folk performing art located in Kimita-cho, but do not reveal its origins or how it has changed over time.
Bon Odori Iwakichi at a Glance
Bon Odori Iwakichi is a Bon Odori passed down in Kimita-cho, Miyoshi City, and is designated as a municipal Intangible Folk Cultural Property.
A designation record from Heisei 5October 25 remains.
The materials that could be verified do not include information on the date, venue, or how to take part.
Sources and references
Japanese Festivals.jp Editorial Team
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Article updated: 2026/11/11
