Yokote Bon Odori Festival Supporting Fireworks Display

The Bon Odori Festival is said to have started about 300 years ago in the mid-Edo period when Yokote was frequently afflicted by famines. To commemorate the deceased, the local community in Yanagimachi (present-day Chuo-machi) made yakatabune (houseboats), adorned them with willow branches, and hung strips of paper with the names of the deceased. They would then go out to the Janasaki Riverbank. Alongside the procession of yakatabune, fireworks are a must-see. The collaboration of the large fireworks launched from Castle Mountain and the yakatabune is truly spectacular.

Date & Time

8/16(Sat) 19:30～21:00

Note

Scheduled around 19:30. (In accordance with the operation of the yakatabune) *Time may change due to weather conditions

Venue

Janasaki Riverbank, etc.

Address

Janasaki-cho, Yokote City, Akita Prefecture

parking

Parking is available around the Yokote City Hall main building. However, as congestion is expected on the day, please use public transportation.

Access

About 5 km (about 10 minutes) via National Route 13 from Yokote IC on the Akita Expressway

Access (Public)

About a 15-minute walk from Yokote Station

Contact

0182-33-7111 （Yokote City Tourism Association）

URL

https://www.yokotekamakura.com/