Bon Dance Weaving Together Graceful "Local Dance" and Lively "Choreographed Dance"
About this spot
Sometimes counted among Japan's three major Bon dances, this dance festival represents Takahashi City's summer. Two dance styles alternate all night: the graceful "local dance" performed to shamisen and flute, and the lively "choreographed dance" in quick tempo, each with distinct character. Along the boulevard before JR Bicchu-Takahashi Station, the elegant dance circles under lantern light create an atmosphere uniquely refined compared to other Bon dances.
Season & hours
Name: 備中たかはし松山踊り
Date & time: 8/14 (Fri)–8/16 (Sun) 19:00–22:20
Venue: 高梁市・JR備中高梁駅前大通り
Tips
Dances run from 7 p.m. to 10:20 p.m., so choose a comfortable time slot for viewing. Evening temperatures drop, so a light cardigan is recommended. Check official information for cancellation due to bad weather.
Best time to visit
From the 7 p.m. opening. The festival atmosphere peaks from 8 p.m. onward as the dance circles expand.
Access & map
Takahashi City, Okayama Prefecture, JR Bicchu-Takahashi Station Front Boulevard
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2026 Bicchu-Takahashi Matsuyama Odori Full-Day Experience Course
Okayama
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