A local Bon Odori passed down through the summers in Tano Town
Ono Bon Odori
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Season / frequency
- Summer
- Area
- Kochi Prefecture・Tano Town(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
- 2026/11/13
Ono is a local Bon Odori held in summer in the Ono district of Tano Town. It is connected to activities that promote the Ono Plateau and foster ties among residents, and helps preserve traditional culture.
About Ono Bon Odori
Ono Bon Odori is a local Bon Odori passed down in the Ono district of Tano Town, Kochi Prefecture.
The Ono Club works to hold it as part of its activities to promote the Ono Plateau and cherish the residents’ “mutual fellowship.”
Held in summer, the event also plays a role in passing local traditional culture on to the next generation.
Festival highlights
One highlight is that this Bon Odori, designated a Tano Town protected intangible folk cultural property, continues as an activity that fosters a sense of community.
It is connected to the Ono Club’s efforts to promote the Ono Plateau and also contributes to stronger bonds among district residents and an increase in visitors from outside the area.
As a summer event, it provides a place to pass on local traditional culture.
A local Bon Odori passed down through the summers in Tano Town
What to expect
Ono Bon Odori is a local event held in summer.
Alongside hands-on tourism, making locally processed goods, hosting elementary school extracurricular lessons and homestays, and setting up stalls at events inside and outside the town, the Ono Club holds this Bon Odori.
Through a wide range of activities, including Bon Odori, it supports the preservation of local traditional culture and connections among residents.
Location and access
- Address
Tano Town
Host municipality 高知県田野町
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Dates and season
- Season
Summer
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Origins and History of Ono Bon Odori
The origins and year of establishment of Ono Bon Odori have not been confirmed, but it is described as a Tano Town protected intangible folk cultural property.
Founded in Heisei 18February, the Ono Club has worked to promote the Ono Plateau and cherish the residents’ “mutual fellowship,” while undertaking activities such as hands-on tourism and making locally processed goods.
As one of its activities, it holds Ono Bon Odori and helps preserve local traditional culture.
Ono Bon Odori at a Glance
Ono Bon Odori is a local Bon Odori held in summer in Tano Town, Kochi Prefecture.
It is described as an event that works to preserve local traditional culture and is designated a Tano Town protected intangible folk cultural property.
It is also connected to the Ono Club’s efforts to promote the Ono Plateau and foster ties among residents.
Sources and references
Japanese Festivals.jp Editorial Team
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Article updated: 2026/11/13
