Ohana Dance

The 'Ohana Dance' features young men with drums on their chests and hoods on their backs, dancing surrounded by children in yukatas and adults in white juban. The origin of the dance is unclear, but it is said to be a story of the tragic fate of a beauty named Ohana, who lost her life for breaking a promise with the dragon god due to the villagers' wish for water, which transformed into a rain-seeking dance. It expresses the joy of the villagers who were blessed with gentle rain. A series of five types of dances such as 'Bahiro' and 'Michi-kusa' come together to form the performance.

Map & Location

Details about Ohana Dance

Date & Time

8/21(Thu)

Note

Every year on August 21st

Venue

Hiyoshi Shrine

Address

Kita-Ora, Kora Town, Inukami District, Shiga Prefecture

Access (Public)

About a 5-minute walk from the Omi Railway bus stop 'Gakkomae' at JR Biwako Line 'Kawase' station

Contact

0749-38-2035 （Kora Town Tourism Association）

URL

https://www.biwako-visitors.jp/event/detail/329/