Bon Odori culture passed down in Arakaya-cho, Izumo City
Arakaya Bon Odori
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Location
- Arakaya-cho
- Area
- Shimane Prefecture・Izumo City(From Tokyo: approx. 1 h 20 min–1 h 40 min · flight time only)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
Arakaya is a Bon Odori tradition and intangible folk cultural property passed down in Arakaya-cho, Izumo City.
About Arakaya Bon Odori
Arakaya Bon Odori is a Bon Odori tradition passed down in Arakaya-cho, Izumo City, Shimane Prefecture.
It is listed as an intangible folk cultural property in Izumo City's list of designated cultural properties.
The Arakaya Bon Odori Preservation Society is listed as the preservation group, showing that this festival has been passed down in the local community.
Location and access
- Venue and address
Arakaya-cho (Izumo City)
Address Arakaya-cho, Izumo City, Shimane Prefecture
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Nearby attractions
出雲大社
島根県出雲市にある神社
出雲大社宝物殿
島根県出雲市にある出雲大社の展示施設
出雲文化伝承館
島根県の博物館・美術館のスポットです。
出雲科学館
島根県出雲市にある科学館
宍道湖自然館ゴビウス
島根県出雲市にある水族館
島根県立古代出雲歴史博物館
島根県出雲市にある博物館
Origins and History of Arakaya Bon Odori
Arakaya Bon Odori is listed as an intangible folk cultural property of Izumo City in Showa 34August 1.
Its location is recorded as Arakaya-cho, and its holder as the Arakaya Bon Odori Preservation Society.
The source does not explain its origins before then or how it has changed since.
Official information
Arakaya Bon Odori is listed as an intangible folk cultural property in Izumo City's official list of designated cultural properties.
The listed details are the name, designation date, location, and holder.
This is not an official page with the event date or information for the day of the event.
Arakaya Bon Odori at a Glance
Sources and references
Japanese Festivals.jp Editorial Team
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Article updated: 2026/11/11
