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Limited to all 5 days on August 11th~15th!
Experience the largest dance festival in Japan, Awa Odori from a paid reserved seating area, enjoy Otsuka Museum of Art.
Experience Japan's largest dance festival, Awa Odori
The Awa Dance Festival (Awa Odori) is the country's largest dance festival as part of the Obon festival in Tokushima Prefecture, Japan.
Dancers and musicians known as ren parade through the streets accompanied by traditional instruments, wearing obon dance costumes and chanting. "Awa" refers to the old name of Tokushima Prefecture, and "odori" means "dance".
"Odoru aho ni miru aho, onaji aho nara odoranya sonson" (A fool watches a fool dancing, If they're both fools, let's dance). It's the lyrics sung by the dancers during the festival.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Look for a guide with the HIS logo. Meet at 10:15am. (10:30 Departure)
Please note that we will take the public bus on the way back so no guide from there
Itinerary
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Otsuka Museum of Art is one of the largest museums in Japan! It replicates more than 1,000 pieces of artworks all over the world in actual size. You can immerse the art!
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
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Upon arrival in Tokushima City, immerse yourself in the festival atmosphere of Awa Odori throughout the town. (Free time activity.) * Please arrange your own dinner. There are also many festival food stalls available.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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The world-famous Awa Dance can be viewed all year round at this dance hall. The first floor is home to an information desk and shop area for local products and tourist information. On the second floor is the Awa Dance library and an exhibition hall. The third floor is home to a museum.
45 minutes • Admission ticket included -
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The Awa Dance Festival (Awa Odori) is the country's largest dance festival as part of the Obon festival in Tokushima Prefecture, Japan. Dancers and musicians known as ren parade through the streets accompanied by traditional instruments, wearing obon dance costumes and chanting. "Awa" refers to the old name of Tokushima Prefecture, and "odori" means "dance". "Odoru aho ni miru aho, onaji aho nara odoranya sonson" (A fool watches a fool dancing, If they're both fools, let's dance). It's the lyrics sung by the dancers during the festival. ※The spectator seats will be S-class seats. ※Feel free to enjoy dinner during your free time in Tokushima City before the event starts, where numerous food stalls will be available at the venue.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The rest will be travel time.
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Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The rest will be travel time.
- Due to traffic congestion during an annual holiday in Japan, the tour may not arrive on schedule. In this case, we will take you to the Bizan Ropeway instead of the Uzushio Cruise.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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