Shimonoseki Bukan Festival

"Shimonoseki Bukan Festival" is a festival held for many years as a sign of the end of summer for Shimonoseki citizens. It features many events such as a Yosakoi competition, taiko drumming, and the highlight, Heike Odori and Heike Odori General Dance Tournament, attracting more than 400,000 visitors, making it one of the largest festivals in Yamaguchi Prefecture. At the climax of the Bukan Festival, the 'Heike Odori General Dance' fills the venue with about 4,000 dancers, allowing spectators to feel the power of the taiko's rhythm just by watching.

Map & Location

Details about Shimonoseki Bukan Festival

Date & Time

8/23(Sat) 8/24(Sun)

Note

Starting times vary depending on the contents

Venue

JR Shimonoseki Station - Various locations in Karato

Address

Takesaki-cho, Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi Prefecture

parking

It's crowded, so please use public transportation

Access (Public)

About a 5-minute walk from JR 'Shimonoseki' Station

Contact

083-231-1350 （Shimonoseki City Tourism Policy Division）

URL

https://shimonoseki.travel/