Wago no Nenbutsu Odori

The Wago area is located in one of the most secluded parts of Anan Town. The houses built on steep slopes and the rice paddies that have been passed down through generations resemble the landscapes found in Japanese folktales. Visitors will surely feel a sense of nostalgia. This festival, which has been handed down for about 300 years, was designated as an Important Intangible Folk Cultural Asset by the country on March 10, 2014. The sight of the hitchiki (pairs of dancers) dancing to the sound of drums and bells exudes a solemn atmosphere.

Date & Time

8/13(Wed) 8/14(Thu) 8/15(Fri) 8/16(Sat)

Note

Held in the evenings from August 13 to 16. From around 8 PM to around 10 PM.

Venue

Rinsouji Temple, Kumano Shrine

Address

521 Wago, Anan City, Nagano Prefecture, Shimoina District

parking

Use nearby parking lots

Access

Approximately 45 minutes from the 'Tenryu Gorge' IC on the San'en Nanshin Expressway

Access (Public)

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Contact

0260-22-4055 （Anan City Hall Promotion Division）

URL

http://www.town.anan.nagano.jp/tourism/wagou_nenbutsuodori/