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Gujo Bon Odori 2026 (Gifu)
8 Bon Odori · Listed by date
8 Bon Odori (Japanese summer festival dances) are listed for Gujo, Gifu, from Jul 11 (Sat) to Oct 25 (Sun) in the 2026 season. Event names stay in Japanese so you can search them on a map; the dates, venues and nearest stations are translated. Organizers announce next year's dates later, so check the official page before you go.
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Jul 2026
- Jul 11 (Sat) ~ 20:00郡上おどりGujo-Hachiman Old Town 郡上八幡旧市街 · Nagaragawa Railway: Gujo-Hachiman Sta. 長良川鉄道 郡上八幡駅
- Jul 18 (Sat) ~ 20:00白鳥おどり 2026Shirotori-cho City Center & Shirotori Shrine (All-night Dance, Aug 13-15) 白鳥町市街地・白鳥神社（徹夜おどり8/13-15）
Aug 2026
- Aug 13 (Thu) ~ 20:00白鳥おどり（徹夜おどり）Shirotori-cho City Center (Shinsakae-cho, Ekimae-dori, Hashimoto-cho) 白鳥町市街地（新栄町・駅前通り・橋本町） · Mino-Shirotori Sta. 美濃白鳥駅
- Aug 13 (Thu) ~ 20:00郡上おどり 徹夜おどりGujo-Hachiman Old Town 郡上八幡旧市街 · Nagaragawa Railway: Gujo-Hachiman Sta. 長良川鉄道 郡上八幡駅
Sep 2026
- Sep 11 (Fri)郡上おどり 安養寺 昔をどりの夕べ安養寺
- Sep 19 (Sat) 19:30白鳥おどり 第80回変装踊りコンクールShiratori Sta. Front Street 白鳥駅前通り · Shiratori Kogen (Highland) Sta. 白鳥高原
- Sep 20 (Sun) 20:00白鳥の拝殿踊り（おどり納め）Shirotori Shrine Worship Hall 白鳥神社 拝殿 · Shiratori Kogen (Highland) Sta. 白鳥高原
Oct 2026
How to enjoy a Bon Odori
- Yukata: a light cotton summer kimono is welcome but not required. Wear comfortable summer clothes and shoes you can walk in.
- Joining in: most events let anyone dance for free. Step into the outer ring of dancers, copy the people in front of you, and keep walking with the music. Many events start with a short lesson.
- Food stalls: yatai sell grilled noodles, shaved ice, takoyaki and drinks. Bring cash, as many stalls do not take cards.
- Rain: some events are held in light rain, many are cancelled in heavy rain or moved indoors. Check the organizer's page or social media on the day.
Beginner's guide →
All Bon Odori in Gifu
Details in Japanese →