Ohara Matsuri
(おはら祭)
So what are you waiting for? Come join in the Ohara Matsuri!
Ohara Matsuri, a dance festival held at Tenmonkan in downtown Kagoshima, is attended by about 20,000 people.
It is also the largest festival of its kind in southern Kyushu.
Dancing in unison to traditional music such as the Ohara-bushi (a popular tune of Kagoshima)and the likes.
The participants come dressed in traditional Yukata (summer style Kimono), Happi (festive overcoat), and some even wear home-made costumes.
Spontaneous participation is also greatly encouraged!
Basic Information
Address | 892-0842 鹿児島県鹿児島市東千石町 |
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Telephone Number | 099-808-3333(鹿児島市総合案内コールセンターサンサンコールかごしま) |
Business Days/ Hours | Event Days 2 Nov - 3 Nov |
Directions | 15 minute walk (towards Tenmonkan) from JR Kagoshima Chuo Station Take the city tram and alight at Takamibaba station |
Website | Visit Website Monitoring Tour |