Kawaminami Bon Odori

This follows a tradition danced in the Takanabe Domain and passed down in districts throughout Kawaminami Town. The work of preservation groups safeguards local dances, which have also been designated as intangible folk cultural properties of the town.

About Kawaminami Bon Odori

Kawaminami Bon Odori is a Bon Odori tradition passed down in Kawaminami Town. It is an intangible folk cultural property that carries on a tradition danced in the Takanabe Domain.

It was widely danced before the war, declined for a time after the war, and gradually revived in districts throughout the town.

Preservation groups are active in areas such as the Taga and Chuo districts, passing down the Bon Odori traditions of each community.

Source: 川南町の文化財 - 川南町

Festival highlights

A highlight is the chance to enjoy Bon Odori passed down in districts throughout Kawaminami Town through the work of local preservation groups.

In the Taga district, an enthusiasts' group was formed around Showa 30 and later developed into a preservation group together with the Bon Odori of the Ouchi district.

In the Chuo district, a preservation group was also formed around Showa 47, and people have danced around a tower.

Kawaminami Town's Bon Odori, carrying on the tradition of the Takanabe Domain

What to expect

Bon Odori is performed by preservation groups, which take the lead in presenting dances passed down in districts throughout the town.

In the past, people in the Chuo district danced around a yagura tower set up in places such as the town office parking lot.

Today, the Kawaminami Town Bon Odori Preservation Association organizes the event, holding Bon Odori on day 15 of lunar month 8.

Location and access

Address: Kawaminami Town

Host municipality 宮崎県川南町

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Dates and season

Season: day 15 of lunar month 8
Frequency: Every year

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Origins and History of Kawaminami Bon Odori

Kawaminami Bon Odori carries on the tradition of Bon Odori danced in the Takanabe Domain and has been passed down in districts throughout Kawaminami Town.

It was widely danced before the war, but declined for a time after the war and was later revived in various places.

In Showa 55, Kawaminami Bon Odori and Taga Bon Odori were designated as intangible folk cultural properties of the town. In Heisei 20, the Kawaminami Town Bon Odori Preservation Association was formed to bring together preservation groups from each district.

Official information

On the official Kawaminami Town website, under “Cultural Properties of Kawaminami Town,” Kawaminami Bon Odori and Taga Bon Odori are introduced as town-designated intangible folk cultural properties.

The Cultural and Sports Section of the Kawaminami Town Board of Education is the contact point for inquiries about cultural properties.