Browse local produce and specialty items while resting
About this spot
This roadside station in Ugo features a direct sales shop with fresh local agricultural products and specialty items inspired by the Bon Odori's haniui costumes. It also functions as a tourist information center where you can gather information about Nishi Maone Bon Odori and other regional attractions. After refreshing at the hot spring, it's a convenient place to rest and also to stock up on drinks and light snacks before heading to the evening venue.
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
Spacious parking makes access by car easy. Popular items at the direct sales shop may run low in the late afternoon, so check early if something interests you.
Best time to visit
About 50 minutes. Late afternoon before evening rush allows relatively relaxed shopping
Access & map
〒012-1131 Akita Prefecture Ogachi District Ugo Town Nishi Maone Nakano 200
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