Owara Kaze no Bon Festival & Nousaku Craft from Kanazawa

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9 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

Limited-time tour on September 1st and 2nd only

Experience Owara Kaze no Bon, one of Japan’s most elegant traditional festivals. Held in the historic streets of Yatsuo, Toyama, this 300-year-old celebration features thousands of dancers in woven hats moving gracefully to the haunting sounds of kokyū, shamisen, and Etchū Owara folk songs.

Enjoy a private tour with an English-speaking guide and private vehicle from Kanazawa. Discover the nostalgic charm of Yatsuo’s historic streets, where local neighborhoods showcase their unique dances and traditions.

The tour also includes a visit to Nousaku, a renowned maker preserving Takaoka’s 400-year-old metal casting heritage. Enjoy a factory tour and a hands-on 30-minute chopstick rest-making workshop.

Highlights:
・Experience the 300-year-old Owara Kaze no Bon Festival
・Private vehicle and English-speaking guide included
・Explore historic Yatsuo with traditional evening dances
・Visit Nousaku and join a metal craft workshop

What's Included

Private transportation
Bottled water
English guide

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Kanazawa Station

Kanazawa-kou Exit can be seen in front of the West side of JR Kanazawa Station (Opposite side of Tezutsu-Mon Gate） guide will be waiting out side of Kanazawa-kou Gate

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 9 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1

    Discover the Craftsmanship of 400-Year-Old Takaoka Metal Casting Founded in 1916, Nousaku preserves the 400-year tradition of Takaoka metal casting while bringing it into modern life. Combining traditional techniques with innovative design, Nousaku creates elegant lifestyle products, including its signature flexible tableware crafted from 100% pure tin.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
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    Owara Kaze no Bon Festival: A Timeless Dance Festival Welcoming Autumn in Toyama Held every year from September 1st to 3rd, the Owara Kaze no Bon Festival marks the arrival of autumn in Yatsuo, Toyama City. Men and women in traditional attire, wearing woven hats that shade their faces, gracefully dance through the historic streets to the haunting melodies of kokyū, shamisen, and Etchū Owara folk songs. With a history spanning over 300 years since the Edo period, this elegant dance tradition is preserved by 11 local neighborhoods known collectively as “Kyūchō” (Old Town). Each district showcases its own unique dance style, yukata designs, and lyrics during evening processions starting around 5:00 PM. As dancers move through the town’s charming sloped streets, the festival creates a captivating atmosphere filled with beauty, emotion, and the refined spirit of traditional Japanese culture.

    4 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Day Trips
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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