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Murata Obon Dance Venue (Central Community Hall Parking Lot) (むらた盆踊り会場)

Flow of the course

Previous stop: Let Children Play Freely at a Spacious Park and Cool Off

About 45 min from the previous stop

About 210 min here

About this spot

A community Obon dance gathering held in the parking lot of the Central Community Hall in Murata Town's historic warehouse district. Local organizations set up food stalls around the venue, allowing visitors to enjoy light snacks and refreshments between dances. Concentric circles of dancers form around the central yagura platform, with townspeople of all ages joining in a warm, community-spirited celebration. Being held just steps away from the historic warehouse district, you can reminisce about the daytime scenery as you enjoy the evening festivities.

Festival details

Name: むらた盆踊り(復活村田音頭)

Date & time: 8/9 (Sun) 17:00–20:50(17:00開会オープニング／17:40盆踊り練習／18:10太鼓演奏／18:30盆踊り／19:00ライブパフォーマンス(DJ)・ステージイベント／20:00抽選会／20:30フィナーレ／20:50終了)

Venue: 柴田郡村田町・村田町中央公民館駐車場(雨天時=村田町民体育館／来場者駐車場=塩内公園)

Food stalls

Food stalls: Yes

※Announced for 2026. Stall lineups change year to year. Please check the official site for the latest details.

Turn this into a day plan with stall time included

Source: town.murata.miyagi.jp

Tips

Since the parking lot serves as the venue, walking or biking is smooth and convenient. Food stalls have limited quantities, so visit early if you're hungry. Insects are more prevalent at night, so insect repellent is recommended for comfort.