Reviving Tradition: Nagoya’s Local Vibrant Bon Odori Festival Returns After 4 Years in Chikusa-ku’s Ueno Park!

When summer arrives in Japan, Bon Odori festivals light up the entire country, and Nagoya is no exception. Originating as a religious dance to welcome and honor ancestral spirits, Bon Odori is a dance for everyone to participate in, expressing their thoughts and offering prayers to their ancestors. With over 1000 years of history, “Bon Odori” plays a vital role as a memorial event and a means of fostering community connections. The local Bon Odori festival held at Ueno Park in Nagoya’s Chikusa-ku was back after a four-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic! So we decided to infiltrate and experience the festivities firsthand!

 

 

 

Revel in the Joy and Excitement of the Long-Awaited Bon Odori Festival Among the Locals

Local residents dancing Bon Odori at Ueno Park in Nagoya.
The local womens’ Bon Odori team.

 

 

 

Local residents gather, infusing the summer festival with growing excitement at Ueno park in Nagoya.
As local people gather, the summer festival comes alive with increasing excitement.

 

 

 

Kids enjoy crushed ice
At summer festivals, crushed ice is a must-have delight that brings joy to children!

 

 

 

Night atmosphere of the summer festival in Nagoya
As night falls, the atmosphere of the festival becomes even more enchanting.

 

 

 

Ueno summer festival Nagoya
Indeed, Japanese people truly love summer festivals.

 

 

 

Night ueno park
Visitors can join in the festivities while playing at the park.

 

 

 

Slider at Ueno park
The festival gradually comes to an end.

 

 

 

The festival committee
The festival organizing committee expresses gratitude for this year’s successful event.

 

 

 

Ueno Park （上野公園）

2-16-16 Ueno, Ueno Park, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya

 

 

 

LOCATION

Leave a comment