Tanigumi’s traditional performing art, with drums and phoenix-feather shinai in motion
Tanigumi Odori
The 2026 edition of Tanigumi Odori has ended.
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Dates
- 2026/02/18Ended
- Season / frequency
- Every year in February 18, early April, and early November / Every year
- Location
- In front of the former Meitetsu Tanigumi Station, the Tanigumi Monzen parking lot, and in front of the Niomon Gate at Tanigumisan Kegonji Temple
- Area
- Gifu Prefecture・Ibigawa Town(From Tokyo: approx. 2 h–2 h 30 min · bullet train + connecting 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.
- Features
- Highlights and activities
- Wishes behind the festival
- Required number of participants
- 1 group of 12 people
- Last updated
- 2026/10/19
A traditional performing art from Tanigumi, Ibigawa Town, in which dancers beat large drums held against their chests and dance while carrying “shinai” shaped like phoenix feathers on their backs. It is performed at events such as the Bumper Harvest Prayer Festival, with powerful dances accompanied by drums, conch shells, and flutes.
About Tanigumi Odori
Tanigumi Odori is a local performing art passed down in Tanigumi, Ibigawa Town, Gifu Prefecture.
In addition to the Bumper Harvest Prayer Festival, it is dedicated and performed at the spring cherry blossom festival and the autumn leaves festival.
A distinctive feature is the sight of dancers carrying “shinai” made from bamboo about 4 meters long and dancing while beating large drums.
In Showa 33, it was designated the first Gifu Prefecture Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property.
Festival highlights
A highlight is the scene in which 12 dancers hold large drums against their chests and dance in unison, swaying the large “shinai” on their backs.
The shinai are made by splitting bamboo into thin strips, bundling them in a fan shape, and decorating them with cut paper.
In addition to drums, gong drums, conch shells, transverse flutes, clappers, singing, and festival music accompany the dance.
A powerful traditional performing art, bringing together large decorations and a rich variety of sounds.
Source: 谷汲踊[たにぐみおどり] - 岐阜県公式ホームページ（文化伝承課）
Tanigumi’s traditional performing art, with drums and phoenix-feather shinai in motion
What to expect
At the Bumper Harvest Prayer Festival, Tanigumi Odori is performed at 3 locations in Tanigumi Village.
In 2026, performances were scheduled for 11 a.m. in front of the former Meitetsu Tanigumi Station, 1 p.m. at the Tanigumi Monzen parking lot, and 2 p.m. in front of the Niomon Gate at Tanigumisan Kegonji Temple.
The dancers beat large drums and sway their shinai as they dance, while flutes, conch shells, clappers, and other sounds ring out around them.
Source: 揖斐川町観光協会 谷汲支部
How to take part
必要人数：12人1組
Location and access
- Venue and address
In front of the former Meitetsu Tanigumi Station, the Tanigumi Monzen parking lot, and in front of the Niomon Gate at Tanigumisan Kegonji Temple.
The address is Tokuzumi, Tanigumi, Ibigawa Town, Ibi District, Gifu Prefecture.
- Train and bus
From JR Ogaki Station, take the Tarumi Railway to Tanigumiguchi Station, then take the Ibigawa Town Hanamomo/Fureai Bus for about 10 minutes and get off at the “Tanigumisan” stop.
Another route is to take the Yoro Railway from JR Ogaki Station on the Tokaido Main Line to Ibi Station, then take the Ibigawa Town Community Bus Yokokura Line to “Tanigumisan.”
- By car
About 35 kilometers via National Routes 258, 417, and 303 and Prefectural Route 251 from the Ogaki IC on the Meishin Expressway.
- Parking
The Tanigumi Monzen parking lot is one of the venues.
It is listed as having space for about 550 cars, with a fee of 500 yen.
Source: 谷汲踊（豊年祈願祭）｜イベント｜岐阜県観光公式サイト 「岐阜の旅ガイド」
Address Tokuzumi, Tanigumi, Ibigawa Town, Ibi District, Gifu Prefecture
Dates and season
2026 event information (the dates listed have passed)
Tanigumi Odori is usually performed at the Bumper Harvest Prayer Festival in February 18, as well as at the Tanigumi Cherry Blossom Festival in early April and the Autumn Leaves Festival in early November.
The 2026 Bumper Harvest Prayer Festival was held on February 18 (Wednesday), with performances scheduled at 3 locations: in front of the former Meitetsu Tanigumi Station, at the Tanigumi Tourist Parking Lot, and in front of the Niomon Gate at Tanigumisan Kegonji Temple.
The event may be canceled due to weather.
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Tips for your visit
The 2026 Hōnen Kigan-sai is performed at 3 locations, so it’s best to check the times and venues in advance.
The schedule is split between the former Meitetsu Tanigumi Station, Tanigumi Tourist Parking Lot, and the Niōmon Gate of Tanigumizan Kegonji Temple.
The event may be canceled due to weather, so be sure to check its status on the day.
Check the parking information for fees and capacity before using a lot.
Nearby attractions
Around Tanigumisan Kegonji Temple, one of the performance venues, there are sights such as the autumn leaves at Tanigumisan Kegonji Temple and the cherry blossoms in front of Tanigumisan.
Tanigumisan Kegonji Temple is also listed as a festival venue, and the cherry blossoms in front of the temple are紹介 as a related springtime attraction.
The area offers opportunities to visit temples in Tanigumi and enjoy the seasonal scenery alongside the festival.
三輪神社
岐阜県揖斐川町にある神社
徳山民俗資料収蔵庫
岐阜県揖斐川町にある民俗資料収蔵展示施設
藤橋城
岐阜県揖斐川町にあるプラネタリウム
Origins and History of Tanigumi Odori
Tanigumi Odori is said to have originated as a warrior dance celebrating the Genji clan’s victory over the Heike clan, and is said to have once been called “Kamakura Odori.”
During the Edo period, following a severe drought, it came to be called a rainmaking dance, and later a bumper harvest dance.
It was discontinued sometime after the mid-Taisho period, but a preservation society was formed in 1952, and it was revived in 1953.
Gifu Prefecture states that the founding legend cannot be considered historical fact and describes the dance as a type of dance.
Official information
For venue and date information, as well as details about the performance, see the tourism information on the official Ibigawa Town website and the event listing on the official Gifu Prefecture tourism website.
The Gifu Prefecture official website describes Tanigumi Odori as an Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property.
For inquiries, contact the Ibigawa Town Tourism Plaza.
Tanigumi Odori at a Glance
Tanigumi Odori is a traditional performing art from Ibigawa Town. Dancers carry bamboo “shinai” about 4 meters long on their backs and dance while beating large drums.
The 2026 Bumper Harvest Prayer Festival was scheduled to feature performances on February 18 in front of the former Meitetsu Tanigumi Station, at the Tanigumi Monzen parking lot, and in front of the Niomon Gate at Tanigumisan Kegonji Temple.
Enjoy the powerful dance, accompanied by drums, conch shells, and flutes, and the history passed down through the community.
Japanese Festivals.jp Editorial Team
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Article updated: 2026/10/19
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