In to Ohara Matsuri Festival 2024! DANCE DANCE DANCE with Locals ; 2nd&3rd November

We will organize a dancing group again this year! Sing up NOW!!

Join the biggest festival of Kagoshima city “Ohara Matsuri（おはら祭）”, which has been held for over 70 years. Be one of the locals and experience the authentic culture of Japan! 
*All images are from last year's scene.

Highlight

• Are you only watching? Why don't you experience dance together at the biggest festival in Kagoshima?
• Ohara Matsuri is loved by locals and it's been held since 1949. Join the 72nd festival with your family/ friends and spend a special moment.
• Feel the energy and the culture of the local people at "Yo-matsuri", the pre-night of the festival by walking tour, that you can access closer to the core of the festival.
• A professional cameraman will join the group and capture an unforgettable moment.

Details

Date: 
Pre-night event "Yo-matsuri" (夜まつり）
  6:30pm-8:30pm, Saturday 2nd November 2024

Main festival "Hon-matsuri"（本まつり）
  8am-2pm, Sunday 3rd November 2024

Price:

Three courses are on offer for this cultural celebration. 

*Free for children up to 14 years old.
There is no children's clothing available. Please dress up what your kids like!

Includes:
- Pre-night event "Yo-matsuri" Walking Tour
- Ohara Matsuri festival entry charge
- Matsuri Costume*
- Drinks for the dance session
- Onigiri Lunch on 3rd Nov 
- Professional Cameraman
- English-speaking escort

Not included:
- Dinner
- Personal Expense 

*Matsuri Costumes on "Hon-matsuri" on 3rd Nov

Premium PLUS course - Yukata and Original T-shirts
*Yukata: More casual and lighter than Kimono. The locals wear Yukata for the summer festival. 

Premium course - Happi coat and Original T-shirt
*Happi: Originally worn by craftsmen during the EDO-period (1600-1868), Happi has evolved into a traditional Japanese festival garment. HAPPI makes you happy!

Executive course - Original T-shirt

Meeting Point:
Pre-night event "Yo-matsuri" (夜まつり）/ Main festival "Hon-matsuri"（本まつり）; Kagoshima City Hall


Attendee Requirement:
Minimum 10 to Maximum 30

Itinerary

Pre-night event "Yo-matsuri" (夜まつり）
6:30pm  Meet your guide at the meeting point.
7:00pm  Walk to the core spot of "Yo-matsuri" to enjoy the performance
8:30pm  Finish the walking tour 
*Ask us where are good spots for feeling the Kagoshima vibe for your dinner   

Main festival "Hon-matsuri"（本まつり）
8am  Get to the meeting point for costume fitting and preparation
* Practice session while you are waiting for the preparation 
10am  Walk to the starting point of the festival
10:45-11:45am  Dance session
12:30pm-  Kagoshima local special lunch 

Your Kagoshima trip continues...

Note

Book before
One week before OR until the tour is sold out

Please check our cancellation policy.– If the tour is canceled due to bad weather conditions or not enough attendees, a notice will be sent by email before 6 PM (JST) 1 day prior to the tour.