Published date: September 8, 2025
I Stayed Again During the Owara Kaze no Bon Festival!
Room Type Stayed
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Experience of the stay
Despite it being the high season of the Owara Kaze no Bon, I stayed for just 233 coins (7% off). Typically, it costs over 20,000 yen to stay on that day, so I managed to book a room at a really great deal. This was my second time at this accommodation, and it's very close to Toyama Station, with clean rooms that are really convenient.
I've mentioned the details of the room in my previous story, so I’ll focus on this experience.
Since there are few accommodations in Etchu Yatsuo where the Owara Kaze no Bon takes place, staying at Toyama Station is a strong candidate! During the festival period, there are more bus and train services, making it convenient for those who travel via public transport.
JAL City has excellent access from Toyama Station, and since the rooms are clean and comfortable, I was able to spend my time leisurely. I also appreciate the water dispensers from the Kurobe River on each floor and the coffee machines in the rooms. This time, I enjoyed a morning coffee made with a blend of rusks I bought in Yatsuo.
Experiences during the trip
▼ Sushi Sakae Soukyoku Shop
On the first night's dinner, my friend from Toyama took me there. The sushi toppings were about 1.5 times larger than what I usually eat. They were just huge and delicious!
▼ Owara Kaze no Bon
Thanks to my friend’s guidance, I was able to stay from 3 PM to 1 AM for about 10 hours. Since we drove there, I was able to enjoy the atmosphere of Owara before the tourists arrived and after they left.
Though it was my first time experiencing the Owara Kaze no Bon festival, I had read two novels about it beforehand, and it felt like a pilgrimage, allowing me to fully immerse myself in the town’s scenery, aroma, and sounds.
While many festivals tend to be noisy and lively, Owara Kaze no Bon is a soulful adult festival... The women’s dances are graceful, and the men's are powerful and cool! The songs and music have a slightly poignant feeling; it was a mysteriously enchanting festival that seemed to blend into the town.