Odorunya – 22nd Kishu Yosakoi Festival 2026

period: October 31, 2026 (Sat) - November 1, 2026 (Sun)
cost: No viewing fee is listed on the official site
location: Around Wakayama Castle (Sunanomaru, Nishinomaru, Keyaki-odori Avenue)

There are 12 car parks within a 12-minute walk of Around Wakayama Castle (Sunanomaru, Nishinomaru, Keyaki-odori Avenue), and 8 public restrooms within 8 minutes. The map shows each with its walking time.

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Why You Should Visit

For two days in autumn, yosakoi dance teams clacking naruko clappers take over the grounds around Wakayama Castle. Now in its 22nd year, the 2026 festival runs under the slogan "Dance, shine, spirit of Kishu." The Sunanomaru and Nishinomaru stages inside the castle park run on both days, and on November 1 a third stage opens on Keyaki-odori Avenue, so you can watch big group routines against the castle walls or down a city boulevard. The festival is citizen-led and privately funded, run by dancers, volunteers and local sponsors together.

NOTE

Stages

Sunanomaru competition stage: Oct 31 (Sat) & Nov 1 (Sun)
Nishinomaru stage: Oct 31 (Sat) & Nov 1 (Sun)
Keyaki-odori Avenue stage: Nov 1 (Sun) only

※Performance times and teams are announced on the official site and social media

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FAQ

Which day has the most stages?

Sunday, November 1 adds the Keyaki-odori Avenue stage to Sunanomaru and Nishinomaru, for three stages in total. Saturday, October 31 has the two castle stages.

Where can I find the performance times and teams?

They are announced on the Odorunya official website and its social media (Instagram, Facebook, etc.).