Mizudome Conch Shell Dance

Name: Mizudome Conch Shell Dance
Start: 2026-07-12
End: 2026-07-12
Location: Ōmori

The Mizudome Conch Shell Dance is a traditional ritual held in the Ōmori district of Tokyo's Ota City. Performed to pray for the cessation of rain, the event features unique dances and the blowing of conch shells.

Date: Jul 12, 2026
Location: Ōmori

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Mizudome Conch Shell Dance

Date: Jul 12, 2026
Location: Ōmori

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Highlights

Ritual performance intended to stop rainfall
Traditional conch shell blowing
Historic folk dance in the Ōmori district

The Mizudome Conch Shell Dance, known locally as Mizudome no Mai, is a historic cultural event centered in the Ōmori area of Tokyo. The ceremony serves as a traditional folk ritual intended to stop excessive rainfall and ensure favorable weather.

During the event, participants engage in ritualistic performances that include blowing into conch shells. The 2026 occurrence is scheduled for the afternoon of July 12, typically running for approximately two hours. This traditional dance is open to the public with no admission fee, offering a glimpse into long-standing local customs related to seasonal weather patterns.

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