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A tradition of dance, music, and kyogen alive in the villages of Kashiwazaki
Explore Japanese festivals matching Niigata Prefecture · Dance and Bon Odori. Find dates, highlights and travel information for your visit.
A tradition of dance, music, and kyogen alive in the villages of Kashiwazaki
An autumn festival in Katakai, where the town’s traditions and dedicated fireworks light up the night sky
An autumn festival in Tainai, where flower floats and dashi dance to festival music
Six dashi thunder through the castle town in a summer festival passed down through generations
A festival that brings Suibara’s summer to life with kagura, folk dances, and the sounds of lanterns
Ojiya’s summer festival, brought to life by mechanized Mando floats and fireworks funded by local residents
A Sengoku-era pageant unfolds on Mount Kasuga, with armored warriors charging forward
A procession and river crossing that celebrate the port town’s history, and grand summer fireworks
A Kubiki summer festival featuring activities for children and local performing arts