Shiratori Dance

The Shiratori Dance is characterized by its exhilarating tempo and the hanging of Kiriko lanterns under which people dance. The Kiriko lanterns, which are hung during Obon, have a deep connection to Buddhism. It is said that they began being displayed at the worship hall of Nagataki Hakusan Shrine during the syncretic era of Shinto and Buddhism, and this tradition has been passed down to shrines across the country, highlighting the depth of Hakusan faith. The dance is performed from mid-July to late August, especially during Obon on August 13, 14, and 15, when celebrations continue until around 4 AM.

Date & Time

7/19(Sat) 08:00～23:007/20(Sun) 08:00～23:007/25(Fri) 08:00～23:007/26(Sat) 08:00～23:007/27(Sun) 08:00～23:008/1(Fri) 08:00～23:008/2(Sat) 08:00～23:008/3(Sun) 08:00～23:008/9(Sat) 08:00～23:008/10(Sun) 08:00～23:008/13(Wed) 08:00～23:008/14(Thu) 08:00～23:008/15(Fri) 08:00～23:008/16(Sat) 08:00～23:008/17(Sun) 08:00～23:008/23(Sat) 08:00～23:009/20(Sat) 08:00～23:00

Note

The event dates are July 19, 20, 25-27, August 1-3, 9, 10, 13-17, 23, September 20. The venues are different each time, so please check the official website for details in advance. *On weekdays and Sundays, until around 22:00, Saturdays until around 23:00. *From August 13 to 15, the all-night dance until about 4:00 the next morning.

Venue

‘Ekimae Dori’ and other areas in Shiratori town, Gujo city

Address

Shiratori Town, Gujo City, Gifu Prefecture

parking

Free parking

Access

About 2 km via National Route 156 from Shiratori IC on the Tokai Hokuriku Expressway

Access (Public)

Immediately after getting off at 'Mino Shiratori' Station on the Nagaragawa Railway

Contact

0575-82-5900 （Shiratori Tourist Association）

URL

http://www.shirotori-gujo.com/html/odori.htm