Relax with a warm bath before the night of dancing
About this spot
A municipal day-trip hot spring facility in Ugo town, just minutes by car from Nishi Maone's center. You can soak in the large bath to wash away sweat, then rest on tatami mats in the relaxation area. Before the all-night Nishi Maone Bon Odori performance, bathing here will refresh you and ensure comfort during the evening viewing. Surrounded by quiet countryside, it's a perfect spot to take a break amid the festival hustle.
Season & hours
Name: 西馬音内盆踊り
Date & time: 8/16 (Sun)–8/18 (Tue) Time TBA
Venue: 雄勝郡羽後町中心部
2026年の西馬音内盆踊りは8月16日(日)から18日(火)まで、羽後町中心部を会場に開催されます。阿波おどり、郡上おどりと並んで日本三大盆踊りのひとつに数えられ、国の重要無形民俗文化財にも指定されている由緒ある盆踊りです。編み笠や彦三頭巾で顔を隠した踊り手たちが、かがり火に照らされながら流れるように舞う姿は、他の盆踊りとは一線を画す幽玄な美しさで知られています。日中に会館や道の駅うご 端縫いの郷で羽後町の魅力にふれた1日の締めくくりに、この地に700年近く受け継がれてきた踊りをじっくり味わいましょう。
Tips
会場周辺は交通規制がかかり、駐車場も早い時間から混み合います。夜は屋外での立ち見が長くなるため、羽織ものと歩きやすい靴が安心です。荒天時の実施可否は事前に確認しましょう。
Food stalls
Food stalls: Yes
※Based on previous years. Stall lineups change year to year. Please check the official site for the latest details.
Turn this into a day plan with stall time includedTips
Just minutes by car from Nishi Maone Bon Odori Hall. Towels are available for purchase or bring your own. On festival day, it may get busy, so allow extra time.
Best time to visit
About 1 hour 10 minutes. It's ideal to refresh here before the evening Bon Odori performance
Access & map
〒012-1115 Akita Prefecture Ogachi District Ugo Town Ashida Gorinsaka Shita 43-4
Model course featuring this spot
2026 Nishi Maone Bon Odori 1-Day Perfect Course
Akita
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