Ohara Festival

About this event

Southern Kyushu's largest autumn festival, held annually on November 2-3 around Tenmonkan. Since its inception in 1949, Ohara Festival celebrates Kagoshima's cultural heritage with traditional folk dances and music. The festival features "Sōdori" (group dancing) to iconic local songs, Ogojo drum performances, marching bands, and the "Ohara 21" dance. Illuminated flower trams run through the streets, and dancers in vibrant costumes parade through the Tenmonkan district.

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