- Before taking your reserved seat for Morioka Sansa Odori Festival, enjoy a guided walking tour through Morioka’s charming city streets.
- You’ll be guided to your seat by an English/Chinese speaking staff ensuring a smooth and worry-free Sansa Odori Festival experience.
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The Highlight
・The parade will be held as scheduled even in the event of light rain. ・Venue: approx. 500m-long street parade route on Chuōdōri street (in front of the Iwate Prefectural Government Building), Morioka City ・Sansa parade starts at 6 pm and ends at 9 pm.
The Experience
A long time ago, in Morioka castle town, an oni (demon) named ‘Rasetsu’ was terrorizing the local people. Being at a total loss as what to do, they prayed to the deity Mitsuishi-kami to rid them of the demon. Mitsuishi-kami heard their prayers, caught the demon and made him pledge to never trouble the people again by making the demon leave his handprint on the rocks located at Mitsuishi Shrine. This legend ‘Oni no tegata’ or ‘Demon’s handprint on the rocks’ explains the origin of the name Iwate (rock・hand). In addition, the locals rejoicing at the dispelling of the demon danced around the Mitsuishi Stones shouting ‘Sansa, Sansa’, which is also said to be the beginning of the ‘Sansa Odori’ dance.
Guide Services
Languages Spoken by Guides
- English
- Mandarin Chinese
Itinerary
- 15:15Meet your guide in front of Crossterace Morioka
- 15:30Morioka Walking Tour (Approx. 2 Hours) Explore Morioka’s rich heritage on this guided tour. Discover the historic "Wall Street of Morioka" and Morioka Castle Ruins Park, famed for its seasonal beauty. Experience the city’s deep-rooted coffee culture at local cafes and visit a workshop featuring traditional crafts like Nanbu Tekki ironware. The itinerary is flexible based on your preferences, but please strictly adhere to all meeting and departure times.
- 18:00Sansa Odori Festival
- 21:00The tour will end at the spot. You are free to leave from there.
Price Details
How to Use
- Voucher will be sent via email. Please show your e-voucher at designated location.
Purchase Notice
- Seats cannot be selected.
- Children aged 3 and under who do not occupy a seat are free of charge.
Important Booking Information
The Morioka Sansa Odori Festival will take place in light rain. However, the parade may be canceled in the event of severe weather or unsafe conditions. Please note that if the parade is canceled, tickets are non-refundable and cannot be rescheduled for another date. Refunds will not be issued under any other circumstances.
Please note that due to expected crowds on the day of the festival, the itinerary of the walking tour may change, and we may not be able to accommodate all requested stops. Thank you for your understanding.
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellation made at least 11 day(s) before departure date, Fully refundable (100% refund)
- Cancel during 8 ~ 10 day(s) of departure, will charge 20%
- Cancel during 2 ~ 7 day(s) of departure, will charge 30%
- Cancel on 1 day(s) before departure, will charge 40%
- Cancel on activities date, Non-refundable (0% refund)