サクヨサの歴史

“Kyoto Sakura Yosakoi” is the Yosakoi Festival that was launched mainly by students with the desire to revitalize Kyoto. Since its birth in 2005, it has expanded year by year and has grown into the largest Yosakoi festival in the Kansai region.


Feb.2004

 Kyoto team “Sarara” , one of the groups perform yosakoi asked to perform for the first time at the 4th “Kamogawa Sakura Festival”

Jan.2005

 Kamogawa Sakura Festival Executive Committee and Kyoto Team “Sarara” co-hosted “Kyoto Sakura Yosakoi” .

Apr.2005

“Kyoto Sakura Yosakoi” was held for the first time

Dec.2005

“Kyoto Sakura Yosakoi” Executive Committee relaunched.
It was decided that the second and subsequent continuations will be held.
Volunteer students from Kyoto City are the main members of the executive committee.
Kyoto team “Sarara” became one of the participating teams.

Apr.2007

The 3rd “Kyoto Sakura Yosakoi” held
It was held for 2 days, Sakuyosa Contest on Saturday and Main Festival on Sunday.

Apr.2011

The 7th Kyoto Sakura Yosakoi Executive Committee Participates in the Aizuwakamatsu Reconstruction Support Event “Samurai Project Sakura”

Nov.2014

Sakuyosa’s new official dance “サクヨッシャー! (sakuyossya!)” was born.

Apr.1,2,2023

The 19th Kyoto Sakura Yosakoi will be held!