[Tourists Welcome!] There are two practice days to help you remember the dances you may have forgotten and so you can enjoy the dancing to the fullest on the day of the Bon Odori. Practice in a cool, air-conditioned room:)

Preparations begin with the construction of the yagura tower by the Shuzenji temple craftsmen around 8 AM.

Local specialty products and food stalls will be open, along with retro-style game booths unique to traditional Japanese festivals. Starting at 5:00 PM, there will also be a reading event featuring literary works set in this region

[General Viewing Welcome] This is a traditional Buddhist memorial service where offerings are made to the spirits of the unknown dead, as well as to the ancestors of temple parishioners and many other departed souls. Please remain quiet during the viewing.

We'll gather around the yagura and dance various bon odori together in circles. The dances are simple and repetitive, so anyone can easily master them! Let's dance together and enjoy a fun summer night.

Please enjoy a night stroll through the Shuzenji Onsen area. We recommend the Bamboo Forest Path, which is illuminated with works by a paper-cutting artist from Shuzenji. You can also enjoy the footbath within the onsen area until 11 PM.