Bon Dance Cultural Experience: Toyooka Theater Festival 2026
Step into a lively Japanese summer festival and celebrate like a local.
Enjoy traditional Bon Dance with local residents and experience the joy of dancing together to folk music passed down through generations—no matter your age. By joining the dance in a yukata, you can feel the history and strong community spirit of the area.
Bon Dance is a beloved summer tradition held across Japan during the Obon season, with each region having its own unique style. This experience includes yukata rental and dressing, along with an introduction to the cultural background by a local guide. You will also receive simple dance instructions, making it easy for everyone to join.
Please note that this tour is part of a pilot program for future festival development, and participation in a post-tour survey is required.
DETAILS
- REGISTRATION START
- 2026/09/25
- REGISTRATION ENDS
- 2026/09/26
- RESERVATION DEADLINE
- 7 days before activity
- SCHEDULE
(Some times may differ) -
16:15 Meet at Machi no Kichi Antenna
register and briefing
16:30 Dressing up into Yukata
17:00 Enjoy Bon Dance with locals
17:30 Finish of Bon Dance
18:00 Put off yukata to returning
- ACCOMPANYING GUIDE
(INCLUDED OR NOT) - Included
Local English Speaking Guide
- MINIMUM NUMBER OF PEOPLE
- 1
- MAXIMUM NUMBER OF PEOPLE
- 6
- MEETING PLACE
- Machi no Kichi Antenna
- IMPORTANT INFORMATION
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For a smooth and comfortable yukata dressing experience, we recommend wearing open-neck shirts or tops and short pants.
- A post-tour survey is mandatory. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
- The schedule is subject to change depending on weather and other conditions.
- MUST READ NOTES
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- Please note if you need a 3-5L male yukata, JPY 3,300 additional charge will apply.
- A deposit of 3,000 JPY in cash for each guest is required when renting a yukata.
- Your deposit also will not be returned if yukata is highly damaged or soiled.
- Price listed for your rental fee is a BASE AMOUNT. It may be higher depending on your yukata selection.
- PRICES
(Per person unless otherwise noted) -
Price per peron 1-6 person 5,000 yen
- INCLUDED IN THE PRICING
- Yukata rental fee, dressing up fee
- CANCELLATION FEES
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Day of Cancellation (based on JST) Cancellation Fee (% of activity price) No Show/After 17:00 1 weekday before 100% 1 weekday before by 17:00 50% 2-7 weekdays before 30% more than 8 weekdays before 0%
- ACCEPTED PAYMENT TYPES
- Pay by credit card (VISA, MASTER, JCB, AMEX, DC) via an activity confirmation link in an e-mail that we will send to you following your reservation.
- OPERATOR NAME
- Toyooka Theater Festival