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Dancers performing the Kagoshima Ohara-bushi in the streets during the Ohara Festival

Photo: Sakoppi · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 3.0 · Image from an earlier edition of this event.

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The decorated hana-densha tram running during the Ohara Festival in Kagoshima

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Ohara Festival 2026

Traditional mass dancing, Ogojo taiko performances, marching and dance performances fill the Tenmonkan area during the evening and main festivals. ([kagoshima-kankou.com](https://www.kagoshima-kankou.com/event/50229))

Dates and time

November 2, 2026 · 18:50–20:30

Time zone: Asia/Tokyo

Held annually on November 2 and 3.

Location

Tramway streets connecting Takamibaba, Izuro and Sanbashi-dori

東千石町, 鹿児島市, 鹿児島県

Kagoshima, Kagoshima, Kyushu

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Source and verification

Source reviewed: Kagoshima Prefectural Visitors Bureau — Kagoshima no Tabi

Last verified: September 22, 2026

Kagoshima Prefectural Visitors Bureau — Kagoshima no Tabi