[Limited to 20 People] The Most Luxurious 'Owara' Experience Before the Main Festival

The Toyama Tourism Organization, in collaboration with the Owara Kaze no Bon Event Executive Committee (Yatsuo-machi, Toyama City), has launched a limited plan offering a luxurious "Ozashiki Owara" (parlor-style Owara) experience just before the traditional "Owara Kaze no Bon" festival.

In contrast to the hustle and bustle of the main festival, which attracts approximately 200,000 visitors annually, this premium experience is limited to just 20 people, allowing guests to encounter the "essence of Owara" in complete tranquility.

From "Watching" to "Feeling" — The Charm of Ozashiki Owara

While the main festival (held annually from September 1st to 3rd) often involves enjoying the dreamlike dances from a distance, the "Ozashiki Owara" offered in this plan is "traditional performing arts breathing right before your eyes."

The sound of the kokyu and shamisen, the footwork gliding across the tatami mats, and the graceful movements felt through the straw hats—

"Ozashiki Owara" is a special viewing style where the distance between the audience and the performers is extremely close, unlike the street-dancing (machi-nagashi) style.

It is not just about watching; it is about the sensation of "entering the space." You can more deeply savor the elegance, melancholy, and grace of Owara, a dance that has been passed down for approximately 300 years.

Set in a Former Ryotei in "Kagami-machi," Once a Flourishing Geisha District

The venue is "Sanpuso," a historic former ryotei (traditional Japanese restaurant) where the local elite once gathered.

The quiet space of this historic building blends with the worldview of Owara, creating an immersive experience that feels as if you have stepped back in time.

A Special Time Only Possible Before the Main Festival

This project is a limited plan held just before the main "Owara Kaze no Bon" festival in Etchu-Yatsuo.

Unlike the excitement of the main festival, the great appeal here is the ability to face Owara while wrapped in a mellow atmosphere within the quiet streets of Yatsuo.

Furthermore, you may encounter practice sessions throughout the town, allowing you to experience not just as a tourist, but to feel the "Owara that breathes within the region."

■ Key Points of the Plan

◎ Limited to a Maximum of 20 People

A luxurious and immersive viewing experience made possible only by the small group size.