Toyama Prefecture · Toyama City (From Tokyo: approx. 2 h 10 min–2 h 40 min · bullet train)

Yatsuo’s street procession, enveloped in bonbori lantern light and wistful melodies

Etchū Yatsuo Owara Kaze no Bon

Name: Etchū Yatsuo Owara Kaze no Bon
Start: 2026-09-01
End: 2026-09-03
Location: Yatsuo, Toyama City (11 neighborhoods in the old town and station area)

Drums and music Dance and Bon Odori

An illustration inspired by Etchū Yatsuo Owara Kaze no Bon

The 2026 edition of Etchū Yatsuo Owara Kaze no Bon has ended.

Festival information

EVENT INFORMATION

Dates: 2026/09/01 〜 2026/09/03Ended
Season / frequency: Every year, September 1–3 / Every year
Location: Yatsuo, Toyama City (11 neighborhoods in the old town and station area)
Area: Toyama Prefecture・Toyama City(From Tokyo: approx. 2 h 10 min–2 h 40 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.
Features: Open to general participation Held at night Paid
Highlights and activities: Perform music Dance
Wishes behind the festival: Good harvests and abundant crops
Participation / viewing: Open to public participation / spectators welcome
Participation fee: Street processions and circle dances are free. The performance competition costs ¥4,000 per seat (tax included).
Official website / social media: Official website
Last updated: 2026/10/19

Dancers in braided hats move slowly through Yatsuo’s lantern-lit streets to the sounds of shamisen, kokyū, and . A traditional event with a history of more than 300 years, where you can encounter the songs and dances passed down in each of the 11 neighborhoods.

About Etchū Yatsuo Owara Kaze no Bon

Etchū Yatsuo Owara Kaze no Bon is a traditional event held every year from September 1 to 3 in Yatsuo, Toyama City.

Against a backdrop of streets lit by thousands of bonbori lanterns, dancers wearing braided hats move through the town to shamisen, kokyū, taiko, and song.

This event brings together prayers to calm the destructive winds and wish for a good harvest with songs and dances passed down in Yatsuo.

Source: 越中八尾おわら風の盆2026｜見どころ・日程・会場マップ・アクセス - 富山市公式観光サイト / 越中八尾おわら風の盆 - 富山市公式観光サイト

Festival highlights

Highlights include the distinctive songs, dances, costumes, and streetscapes of each of the 11 neighborhoods.

During the street procession, dancers in braided hats move slowly through the streets, showcasing the strength of the men’s dance, the grace of the women’s dance, and the gestures of the harvest dance.

Thousands of bonbori lanterns illuminate the streets of lattice-fronted houses, white-walled storehouses, and stone-paved slopes, while the sounds of shamisen and kokyū echo through the town at night.

Yatsuo’s street procession, enveloped in bonbori lantern light and wistful melodies

What to expect

From dusk into the night, enjoy street processions, with dancers and musicians moving along each neighborhood’s streets, as well as circle dances.

The usual way to experience the event is to walk around the 11 neighborhoods spread across the old town and station area while listening to shamisen, kokyū, taiko, and song.

Indoor performances also feature groups from several districts, offering a stage-style presentation of Owara that differs from the street processions.

How to take part

The event is mainly enjoyed by watching the street processions and circle dances, but visitors may be able to join during the circle dances.

In Kamishinmachi and Fukushima, large circle dances are held every year, and visitors are advised that they can participate.

The times and opportunities to participate in 2026 may vary according to each neighborhood’s schedule, so please follow the instructions given on the day.

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Location and access

Venue and address

Yatsuo, Toyama City, Toyama Prefecture (the old town and station area).

The event takes place across 11 neighborhoods, with no single main venue.

Train and bus

The JR Takayama Main Line takes about 25–30 minutes from Toyama Station to Etchū-Yatsuo Station.

It is about a 30-minute walk from the station to the center of the old town.

It takes about 50–60 minutes by Toyama Chitetsu bus from the south exit of Toyama Station.

By car

It takes about 40–60 minutes from the Toyama or Toyama-nishi IC exits of the Hokuriku Expressway.

Traffic restrictions are planned during the event.

Parking

Temporary parking is available at Yatsuo Sports Arena and Konagaya Parking Lot.

The parking contribution is ¥3,000 per vehicle. There is no shuttle bus from Konagaya Parking Lot.

Source: 越中八尾おわら風の盆:アクセス · Parking

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Dates and season

2026 event information (the listed dates have passed)

The 2026 event was announced as scheduled to run from September 1 (Tuesday) to September 3 (Thursday).

On September 1 and the 2nd, it runs from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.; on the final day, September 3, it runs from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Outdoor street processions and circle dances may be rescheduled, interrupted, or end early depending on the weather, crowding, or the decisions of each neighborhood.

Source: 越中八尾おわら風の盆｜富山市公式ウェブサイト

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Tips for your visit

Since the venue is mainly made up of local roads with slopes and stone paving, comfortable walking shoes and easy-to-move-in clothing are recommended.

The streets are narrow and places to rest are limited, so avoid bringing large bags and keep a distance that does not obstruct the dancers.

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Origins and History of Etchū Yatsuo Owara Kaze no Bon

Owara Kaze no Bon is an event with a history of more than 300 years, believed to have begun around Genroku 15 (1702).

It is said to have started when people paraded through the town for three days and three nights to celebrate regaining a permit needed for the development of Yatsuo.

Since then, it has been passed down as an event to calm the wind deity on the unlucky day for winds, 210 days after the beginning of spring, and pray for a good harvest.

Official information

The event is organized by the Owara Kaze no Bon Event Management Committee.

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You can also check the 2026 schedule, venue, and transportation information on the official Toyama City tourism website and Toyama City website.

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Etchū Yatsuo Owara Kaze no Bon at a Glance

Etchū Yatsuo Owara Kaze no Bon is a traditional event held across 11 neighborhoods in Yatsuo, Toyama City, where you can enjoy dance, music, bonbori lanterns, and historic streetscapes.

The 2026 event was announced as scheduled to run from September 1 through the 3rd, with street processions, circle dances, and indoor performances.

Given the slopes, stone paving, crowds, and traffic restrictions, it’s a good idea to allow plenty of time and energy for your visit.

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