An early-morning event for children, passed down in eight districts
Obuchi no Sanaburi
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Season / frequency
- Early morning in early summer
- Location
- 8 Obuchi districts
- Area
- Shizuoka Prefecture・Kakegawa City(From Tokyo: approx. 1 h–1 h 30 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.
- Last updated
- 2026/11/12
Obuchi no Sanaburi is an event held by children in Obuchi, Kakegawa City, early in the morning in early summer. Different chants have been passed down in each of the 8 Obuchi districts.
About Obuchi no Sanaburi
Obuchi no Sanaburi is an event held by children in Obuchi, Kakegawa City, early in the morning in early summer.
A distinctive feature is that the chants differ among the 8 Obuchi districts, offering a glimpse of the traditions passed down in each area.
It is designated as intangible folk cultural property by Kakegawa City and passed down by the 8 districts within Obuchi.
Festival highlights
The main attraction is the event itself, “Obuchi no Sanaburi,” held by children.
The chants differ among the 8 Obuchi districts, so the way the tradition is expressed varies from area to area.
It is also said to be held early in the morning in early summer, a characteristic of sanaburi associated with the rice-planting season.
An early-morning event for children, passed down in eight districts
What to expect
The event takes place early in the morning in early summer, with children taking the lead.
Each of the 8 Obuchi districts has its own chant, and different versions have been passed down in each district.
The specific order and duration of the event have not been provided, but it is described as a local event led by children.
Location and access
- Venue and address
Obuchi, Kakegawa City (8 Obuchi districts)
Address Obuchi, Kakegawa City
Dates and season
- Season
Early morning in early summer
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Origins and History of Obuchi no Sanaburi
Obuchi no Sanaburi is an event for children that has been passed down in Obuchi, Kakegawa City.
According to Kakegawa City records, it was designated as intangible folk cultural property in Heisei 16January 28.
The eight districts of Obuchi are listed as its holders, and different chants are passed down in each district.
Official information
Kakegawa City lists “Obuchi no Sanaburi” as intangible folk cultural property designated by the city.
The overview says that it is an event held by children early in the morning in early summer, and that the chants differ among the 8 Obuchi districts.
The location is listed as Obuchi, and the holders as the 8 districts within Obuchi.
Obuchi no Sanaburi at a Glance
Obuchi no Sanaburi is an event held by children in Obuchi, Kakegawa City, early in the morning in early summer.
The chants differ among the 8 Obuchi districts, reflecting the traditions of each area.
It was designated as intangible folk cultural property by Kakegawa City in Heisei 16January 28, and is passed down by the 8 districts within Obuchi.
Sources and references
Japanese Festivals.jp Editorial Team
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Article updated: 2026/11/12
