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Gujō Odori 郡上おどり

Gō Odori (郡上おどり) is a Bon Festival held every summer in Gujō, Gifu, Japan. The dance festival's origins have been traced back to the Kan'ei era (1624–44), when it is believed to have originated as an exercise in social cohesion; it has been designated an Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property.

Location	Gujō-shi, Gifu (郡上市岐阜県)
When	July · September (Summer — exact dates change every year)
Type	Form of festival

Planning to go? The Gujō Odori is held in July, September, but the exact dates, times and any entry fees are set year by year. Check the local tourist information for this year's schedule before you travel.

Wikipedia (English): Gujō Odori
Wikipedia (Japanese): 郡上おどり
Wikidata: Q6430768

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Gujō Odori 郡上おどり

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