Bon Odori Dance: Fun Near Tsutenkaku Tower
5.0
16 Ratings
Osaka

Let’s dance, drink and have fun.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 1-chōme-3-13 Ebisuhigashi - Experience the vibrant Japanese dance culture at Ebisuza. Bon Odori is performed to a lively samba-like beat, making it easy and enjoyable for everyone to join in.
    The session begins with an instructor demonstrating the Bon Odori. Participants will then learn the basic steps. Bon Odori is a dance with minimal rules,…
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What's Included
  • Tea and coffee
  • One free drink (one can of alcohol)
  • Bottled water
Location
1-chōme-3-13 Ebisuhigashi
At the foot of Tsuten-kaku in Shin-sekai area. 4mins from Osaka Metoro EbisuCho Stn (恵美須町駅)
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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J8683gfambert
Apr 24, 2025
A must do in Osaka! - This was an absolutely wholesome experience! I learnt so much about Japanese (specifically Osaka) culture and had a lovely time learning from the three lovely teachers. I'm so glad I did this and would recommend many others to do it too! Thank you all for the amazing class and experience!
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Christian_b
Mar 7, 2025
Great Experience - It was such a nice experience. Some easy steps to learn. Cool place and very nice people. Good chance to embrace some Japanese culture!
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Conic184
May 2, 2024
Introduction to Japanese Culture - Really enjoyed the experience! The organizers were wonderful in showing how to dance in a group and then playing traditional Japanese instruments. It's a great event for first time visitors coming to Japan and to learn about Japanese culture.
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Keiko_n
Apr 28, 2024
So much fun! - I had never participated in a Bon Odori before, so this was my first experience. The instruction was easy to understand and I felt like my heart was united as we all danced in a circle! There were also taiko drums and shamisen, which I was able to touch and really enjoy! Highly recommend it! Thank you very much for the fun time!
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Naoyuki_o
Apr 26, 2024
Enchanting Bon Odori Experience - The Bon Odori experience was absolutely fantastic! The live Shamisen and Taiko drum performances were extraordinary and truly moving. The host's professional mastery of the Shamisen was awe-inspiring. Dancing in synchrony with everyone was incredibly enjoyable, making us feel like one big family. This experience has only intensified my eagerness to participate in an actual Bon Odori festival soon. I had an absolutely wonderful time.
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Michaela
Apr 18, 2024
Dance with fun - Great experience, both were so cute and explained everything to me. They took enough time for practicing and also for breaks. Absolutey perfect evening with food and drinks
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Nishad_j
Apr 11, 2024
BON Dance! - Thank you for your hospitality! Dance moves were slow and easy. Definitely loved it. Also got to try the percussion instruments!
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K6536ms_
Mar 12, 2024
Learning the Bon dance - I felt that Bon Odori was completely different from Maiko's indoor dances and Noh. When I actually learned how to dance, I felt that my body moved naturally and rhythmically. I still see it being danced at summer festivals, but when I actually danced it, it felt like an hour and a half had passed in the blink of an eye.We started dancing in a circle and learned three types of dances, each of which was different, and it was fun to learn the different things. Next time I have a chance to go, I plan to bring my friends as well.
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Gingin26
Mar 10, 2024
Such a great experience. - We had a wonderful time. We were welcomed by very lovely people. We were treated to a live shamisen performance and invited to play the instruments (which my husband and sons loved). We then learned the dance. We were worried about our dancing skills but by the end of class we all managed to pick up the dance. It was so much fun. Everyone enjoyed this class a lot. We highly recommend taking part in this class. It was a great experience.
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_k728gs
Mar 4, 2024
A new sensation - I enjoyed the Bon Odori dance at Shinsekai. I remember my parents taking me there as a child, but I had completely forgotten the dance itself. After listening to a brief explanation of the instruments and the dance, practice began. First, we learned how to move our feet while looking at a diagram of the steps. As we got used to the dance, we remembered the melody of the music and were able to dance happily. That alone was plenty of fun. We then formed a circle and danced behind the dance teacher, watching him, when suddenly the teacher changed the dance. It was strangely fun to dance while imitating the unusual dance from behind. My eyes, head and body are all separate, but it was a new and wonderful feeling to gradually understand and start dancing. That strange feeling still remains with me to this day. I recommend that everyone try it out.
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