Dekansho Festival
The "Dekansho Festival," a traditional event representing summer in Tanba Sasayama, is known as one of the largest folk song festivals in western Japan. You can enjoy the "Dekansho Dance," which is performed to the tune of "Dekansho-bushi," a song that has been passed down since the Edo period.
The "Dekansho Festival" is a traditional folk song festival held annually in Tanba Sasayama, Hyogo Prefecture. It has been cherished for many years as an event where people can enjoy local culture and interactions, centered around Bon Odori dances performed to the "Dekansho-bushi", which has been passed down since the Edo period. The festival attracts many tourists each year, and its popularity is also due to the availability of beginner dance workshops, making it easy for visitors to participate. In the evening, fireworks are launched, adding to the summer scenery of Tanba Sasayama.
Activity Overview
- Event dateHeld in August every year
※ We will inform you as soon as the event is confirmed.
※ Please check the official website for the latest information. - VenueShinoyama Castle Ruins, San-no-Maru Square Area
〒669-2332
31 Kitashinmachi, Tamba-Sasayama City, Hyogo Prefecture - AccessAbout an 8-minute walk from the hotel.
Highlights
Surrounded by one of Japan's largest wooden yagura, the 'Yagura Sōodori' dance performed to the folk song 'Dekansho-bushi' is an impressive spectacle. It is the main event that attracts over 1,000 dancers each year. The venue is filled with multiple circles of dancers, allowing anyone to participate, enabling both local residents and tourists to enjoy the festival together.
In addition, a variety of events will be held, including dance competitions, junior presentations, food stalls, and fireworks. Please enjoy a special summer moment woven with tradition and liveliness at the historic site of Shisoyama Castle.