Awa Odori Dance Festival
Awa Odori is a representative dance of Japan with a 400-year history. Awa Odori is danced throughout Tokushima Prefecture in August, but it is danced most often over four days from August 12 to 15 during the Awa Odori Dance Festival in Tokushima City. Tourists are also free to take part in the dancing on these days.
More Information about Awa Odori Dance Festival
Street address
- Various regions throughout Tokushima
Access
- Accessible by foot from JR Tokushima Station
Opening Hours
- (Refer to: Awa Odori Dance Festival in Tokushima)
August 12 to August 15
Closed
Best season
- Aug.
Point
- At the Awa Odori Kaikan in Tokushima City, visitors may enjoy Awa Odori performances every day.
Spots around
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Hiwasa Hachiman Shrine Autumn Festival
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Ochiai Shuraku
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Yakuoji Temple
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Naruto Uzushio Whirlpools (Uzu-no-Michi)
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Oku-Iya Niju Kazurabashi
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Iya no Kazurabashi
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Ryozenji Temple, the First Temple of the Shikoku Pilgrimage
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Hiwasa Chelonian Museum Caretta
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Awa Jurobe Yashiki (Puppet Theater and Museum)
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Otsuka Museum of Art
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Hyoutanjima Cruise
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Tairyuji Ropeway
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Naruto Whirlpools
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Oboke and Koboke Gorges (Oboke Gorges Excursion Boat)
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Ai-no-Yakata
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Awa Odori Kaikan
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Tokushima Awaodori Airport