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Okutsu Onsen Foot Bathing Laundry Demonstration

Nov 1 – Nov 22, 09:00–09:15 (4 dates) · Okutsu Onsen Okutsu Bridge, Kagamino · Okayama

Dates

  • Sun, Nov 1, 2026, 09:00–09:15
  • Sun, Nov 8, 2026, 09:00–09:15
  • Sun, Nov 15, 2026, 09:00–09:15
  • Sun, Nov 22, 2026, 09:00–09:15

About this event

Summary
Experience the unique "Foot-Stomping Laundry" tradition of Okutsu Onsen, a symbolic cultural performance at the foot of Okutsu Bridge.

Highlights
• Traditional "Foot-Stomping Laundry" (Ashibumi Sentaku) performance
• Historical reenactment of washing clothes in hot springs while guarding against bears and wolves
• Performers in traditional attire: sister's cap (an-ago) and red waist wrap
• Skillful foot-washing technique known as "Laundry Dance"
• Symbolic cultural scene cherished by the local community
• Restored after damage from Typhoon No. 7 in August 2023
• Resumed in May 2025

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