AkitaLeisure

Ugo Town Center (Nishi Maone Bon Odori Venue)

Flow of the course

Previous stop: Early dinner at the shopping street

About 10 min from the previous stop

About 210 min here

About this spot

The 2026 Nishi Maone Bon Odori runs August 16-18 in Ugo town center. Recognized alongside Awa Odori and Gujo Odori as one of Japan's three great Bon Odori dances, and designated as an Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property, this ancient dance has been passed down for nearly 700 years. Dancers with covered faces in woven hats and Hiko-san headwear move fluidly under bonfire light, displaying an ethereal beauty that sets this dance apart from others. After experiencing Ugo's attractions at the hall and roadside station during the day, conclude your 1-day journey by savoring this historically significant dance.

Season & hours

Name: 西馬音内盆踊り

Date & time: 8/16 (Sun)–8/18 (Tue) 16日・17日 19:30–22:30、18日 19:30–23:00(雨天時は羽後町総合体育館で19:30–21:30に短縮)

Venue: 雄勝郡羽後町西馬音内字本町地内・西馬音内本町通り

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 included

Source: town.ugo.lg.jp

Tips

Traffic restrictions are in place around the venue, and parking fills quickly. Evening viewing involves standing outdoors, so bring a light jacket and comfortable shoes. Check weather conditions beforehand.