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Yosakoi Soran Festival
YOSAKOIソーラン祭り
Hokkaido
A large annual festival held in early June in Sapporo featuring the yosakoi dance style originating from Kochi, performed to soran fishermen's chants. It gathers over 30,000 dancers and three million spectators in a tournament format with a grand finale on stage.
- Dates
- June 9–13Dates follow the event's usual annual pattern — confirm with the organizer before you travel.
- Location
- Hokkaido
- Nearest station
- Ōdōri Station (Sapporo Subway) · 5 min walk
- Crowd level
- National attendance
- Entry
- Free entry
- Official site
- odori-park.jp
Happens every year
What to expect
The streets of Sapporo come alive with vibrant costumes and energetic yosakoi dance performances, set to the rhythmic chants of soran bushi. The air buzzes with excitement as teams compete with dynamic choreography.
Best viewing tips
For the best experience, position yourself near Odori Park where the main stage is set. Evening performances offer dramatic lighting effects, so bring a camera to capture the vibrant costumes against the night sky.
How to get there
From Sapporo Station · ~2h 58m by car
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